MULTITECH SYSTEMS, INC.
MT2834BC/MT2834BCI
Modem Type |
Data (synchronous/asynchronous)/Fax |
Maximum Data Rate |
28.8Kbps |
Maximum Fax Rate |
14.4Kbps |
Data Bus |
16-bit ISA |
Fax Class |
Class I & II |
Data Modulation Protocol |
Bell 103A/212A ITU-T V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V.32bis, V.34 AT&T V.32terbo |
Fax Modulation Protocol |
ITU-T V.17, V.21CH2, V.27ter, V.29 |
Error Correction/Compression |
MNP2-5, V.42, V.42bis |
CONNECTIONS | |||
Purpose |
Location |
Purpose |
Location |
Line-in |
CN1 |
Line-out |
CN2 |
INTERRUPT SELECTION | ||||||||||
IRQ |
JP1/A |
JP1/B |
JP1/C |
JP1/D |
JP1/E |
JP1/F |
JP1/G |
JP1/H |
JP1/I |
JP1/J |
» 3 |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
2 |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
4 |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
5 |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
7 |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
10 |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
11 |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
12 |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
14 |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
16 |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
BASE I/O ADDRESS SELECTION | |||||||
Address |
SW1/1 |
SW1/2 |
SW1/3 |
SW1/4 |
SW1/5 |
SW1/6 |
SW1/7 |
100h |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On |
On |
On |
200h |
On |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On |
On |
300h |
Off |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On |
On |
400h |
On |
On |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On |
500h |
Off |
On |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On |
2E8h (COM4:) |
Off |
On |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
» 2F8h (COM2:) |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
3D8h |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
3E0h |
On |
On |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
3E8h (COM3:) |
Off |
On |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
3F0h |
On |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
3F8h (COM1:) |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Note: A total of 127 memory base I/O address settings are available. The switches are a binary representation of the hexadecimal addresses. Switch SW1/1 is the Least Significant Bit and switch SW1/7 is the Most Significant Bit. The switches have the following decimal values: switch SW1/1=8, SW1/2=16, SW1/3=32, SW1/4=64, SW1/5=128, SW1/6=256, SW1/7=512.Turn off the switches and add the values of the off switches to obtain the correct base I/O address. (on=0, off=1) |
FACTORY CONFIGURED - DO NOT ALTER | |
Switch |
Position |
SW1/8 |
On |
Proprietary Command Set
AUTO-RELIABLE TIME BUFFER CONFIGURATION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $An [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $A1 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Controls the handling of incoming data during auto-reliable time period. |
Command |
Function |
» $A0 |
Data is discarded. |
$A1 |
Data is buffered. |
BIT MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $EBn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $EB1 E1 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects 10- or 11-bit mode. |
Command |
Function |
» $EB0 |
Sets 10-bit mode. |
$EB1 |
Sets 11-bit mode. |
CALLBACK ATTEMPTS | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S16=n [cmds] |
Example: |
ATS16=6 <CR> |
Default: |
4 |
Range: |
1-255 |
Unit: |
1 attempt |
Description: |
Sets the maximum number of login attempts after initial callback connection. |
CALLBACK NUMBER | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] [+/-]DT <#>Nnn |
Examples: |
AT#DB2 +-DT555-1212N10 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the phone number associated with the password at memory location nn. |
Command |
Function |
+DT |
Modem will initiate callback on successful login. |
-DT |
Modem will allow immediate entry on successful login without callback. |
+-DT |
If password is followed by a -, modem will allow immediate entry. If password is followed by a + or nothing, modem will initiate callback. |
CALLBACK PARITY | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Pn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #P0 #DB1 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the parity of the modem when in callback mode. |
Command |
Function |
» #P0 |
No parity. |
#P1 |
Odd parity. |
#P2 |
Even parity. |
CALLBACK PASSWORD | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #CBNnnxxxx |
Example: |
AT#DB2 #CBN09snarf <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the callback password at memory location nn to xxxx. The password must be between 6 and 10 characters, inclusive. |
CALLBACK SECURITY | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #DBn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #DB1 S0=1 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the security level of the callback function. |
Command |
Function |
» #DB0 |
Disables security and clears callback memory. |
#DB1 |
Enables remote security only. |
#DB2 |
Enables local and remote security. |
COMMAND ESCAPE TYPE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %E3 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Sets type and response of command escape sequence. |
Command |
Function |
%E0 |
Command escape disabled. |
» %E1 |
TIES escape (+++AT...) |
%E2 |
<BREAK> AT method. |
%E3 |
Both TIES and BREAK methods. |
%E4 |
OK response to command escape disabled. |
%E5 |
OK response to command escape enabled. |
COMMAND SET | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT &Qn |
Example: |
AT &Q1 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects standard Hayes or custom command sets. |
Command |
Function |
» &Q0 |
Multi-Tech custom command set enabled. |
&Q1 |
Standard Hayes command set enabled. |
COMPRESSION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT &En |
Example: |
AT &E15 #L0 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects data compression. |
Command |
Function |
&E14 |
Data compression disabled. |
» &E15 |
Data compression enabled. |
COMPRESSION MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT #Ln |
Example: |
AT #L2 DT555-1212 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects active compression protocols. |
Command |
Function |
» #L0 |
V.42 negotiation enabled. |
#L1 |
MNP negotiation enabled. |
#L2 |
LAP-M negotiation enabled. |
#L3 |
LAP-M enabled, no negotiation. |
CTS SIGNAL | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &RFn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &RF0 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects the function of the CTS signal. |
Command |
Function |
&RF0 |
CTS is set to RTS. |
» &RF1 |
CTS is independent of RTS. |
DIAL STORED PHONE NUMBER | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] Nn1 [Nn2, Nn3...] |
Example: |
ATM0 N1N3N5 <CR> |
Description: |
Dials stored phone number(s). If the first number is busy, the modem will proceed to the next number in the list. |
DSR SIGNAL | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &SFn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &SF0 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects the function of the DSR signal. |
Command |
Function |
» &SF0 |
DSR is set to CD. |
&SF1 |
DSR is independent of CD. |
DTR DIALING | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $Dn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $D1 DT555-1212 <CR> |
Description: |
Turns DTR dialing on and off. |
Command |
Function |
» $D0 |
DTR dialing disabled. |
$D1 |
DTR dialing enabled. |
DTR TIMEOUT | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S24=n [cmds] |
Example: |
ATS24=40 <CR> |
Default: |
20 |
Range: |
0-255 |
Unit: |
50 ms |
Description: |
Sets the time to drop the DTR signal to hangup. |
ERASE CALLBACK PASSWORD | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #RCBNn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #RCBN05 #RDN05 <CR> |
Description: |
Erases the callback password at the memory location specified. |
ERASE CALLBACK NUMBER | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #RDNn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #RCBN05 #RDN05 <CR> |
Description: |
Erases the callback phone number at the memory location specified. |
ERROR CORRECTION DISABLE ON CONNECT | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $Fn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $F1 DT555-1212 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects whether error correction can be disabled by a <CR> while handshaking. |
Command |
Function |
$F0 |
Error correction handshake interrupt disabled. |
» $F1 |
Error correction handshake interrupt enabled. |
ESCAPE SEQUENCE BUFFER SIZE | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S34=n [cmds] |
Example: |
ATS34=30 <CR> |
Default: |
10 |
Range: |
0-60 |
Unit: |
1 byte |
Description: |
Sets the size of the buffer used to store commands during an escape sequence. |
ESCAPE SEQUENCE - OUT OF BAND | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
<BREAK> AT [cmds]<CR> |
Example: |
<BREAK> AT #F1<CR> |
Description: |
Puts the modem in Command Mode. |
Notes: |
Do not precede this command with AT. <BREAK> refers to the hardware modem break signal. |
ESCAPE SEQUENCE TIMEOUT | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S32=n [cmds] |
Example: |
ATS32=30 <CR> |
Default: |
20 |
Range: |
0-255 |
Unit: |
1 second |
Description: |
Sets the maximum amount of time the modem will wait for a <CR> while executing an escape sequence. |
FACTORY DEFAULTS | |
Type: |
Immediate/Configuration |
Format: |
AT &F[n] |
Example: |
AT &F8 <CR> |
Description: |
Loads factory defaults, or sets write protect on NVRAM. |
Command |
Function |
&F |
Reloads defaults by setting. (Immediate, see below.) |
» &F8 |
Sets &F to read factory defaults from ROM, and disables NVRAM write protect. |
&F9 |
Sets &F to read defaults from NVRAM, and enables write-protect. |
FAILED PASSWORD ATTEMPTS | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S26? |
Example: |
ATS26? <CR> |
Default: |
Read-only |
Range: |
0-255 |
Unit: |
1 attempt |
Description: |
This register stores the number of failed password attempts. |
FALLBACK MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Fn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #F1 O <CR> |
Description: |
Sets direction of fallback. |
Command |
Function |
#F0 |
Fallback disabled. |
#F1 |
Fallback from 28.8Kbps to 2400bps as line quality degrades. |
» #F2 |
Fallback from 2400bps to 28.8Kbps as line quality improves. |
FLOW CONTROL NORMAL MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &E11 O <CR> |
Description: |
Selects normal flow control. |
Command |
Function |
» &E10 |
Normal mode disabled. |
&E11 |
Normal mode enabled. |
FLOW CONTROL TYPE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &E4 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Sets type of flow control used by modem. |
Command |
Function |
&E3 |
Flow control disabled. |
» &E4 |
CTS/RTS flow control enabled. |
&E5 |
XON/XOFF flow control enabled. |
HANDSHAKE ATTEMPTS | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #An [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #A1 #L3 <CR> |
Description: |
Configures the initial handshake phase. |
Command |
Function |
#A0 |
Attempts in order: 28.8Kbps, 24Kbps, 21.6Kbps, 19.2Kbps, 16.8Kbps, 14.4Kbps, 12Kbps, 9600bps, 4800bps, 2400bps, 1200bps, 300bps. |
#A1 |
Attempts only 28.8Kbps. |
#A2 |
Attempts in order: 28.8Kbps, 24Kbps, 21.6Kbps, 19.2Kbps, 16.8Kbps, 14.4Kbps, 12Kbps, 9600bps, 4800bps. |
#A3 |
Attempts in order: 2400bps, 1200bps, 300bps. |
HELP SCREENS | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT $Hn |
Example: |
AT $H1 <CR> |
Description: |
Shows modem help screens. |
Command |
Function |
$H1 |
Shows help screen 1. |
$H2 |
Shows help screen 2. |
$H3 |
Shows help screen 3. |
LIST CONFIGURATION | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT Ln |
Example: |
AT L5 <CR> |
Description: |
Lists modem configuration. |
Command |
Function |
L5 |
Lists all settings. |
L6 |
Lists the values of all S-registers. |
L7 |
Lists extended parameters. |
L8 |
Lists current diagnostics. |
LOCAL SERIAL PORT SPEED | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $SBnnn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $MB9600 $SB19200 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets serial port speed. |
Command |
Function |
$SB300 |
Sets 300baud speed. |
$SB1200 |
Sets 1200baud speed. |
$SB2400 |
Sets 2400baud speed. |
$SB4800 |
Sets 4800baud speed. |
$SB9600 |
Sets 9600baud speed. |
$SB19200 |
Sets 19.2Kbaud speed. |
$SB38400 |
Sets 38.4Kbaud speed. |
$SB57600 |
Sets 57.6Kbaud speed. |
$SB115200 |
Sets 115.2Kbaud speed. |
LOCK SERIAL PORT | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $BAn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $SB57600 $BA0 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets operation of serial port speed. |
Command |
Function |
» $BA0 |
Serial speed locked at rate set by $SB. |
$BA1 |
Serial speed follows connect speed, ignoring $SB. |
LOGIN PASSWORD | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Ixxxx |
Example: |
AT #IMicroHouse <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the login password to xxxx. The password must be between 6 and 10 characters, case sensitive. It defaults to MULTI-TECH. |
MAXIMUM BLOCK SIZE FOR TRANSMISSION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &BSn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &BS1 &MB28800 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the maximum transmittable block size. |
Command |
Function |
&BS0 |
Maximum block size is 64 characters. |
» &BS1 |
Maximum block size is 128 characters for LAP-M, and 256 characters for MNP. |
PACING | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &E13 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects ENQ/ACK pacing. |
Command |
Function |
&E12 |
Disables ENQ/ACK pacing. |
» &E13 |
Enables ENQ/ACK pacing. |
PACING - ENQ/ACK | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &E9 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects ENQ/ACK pacing. |
Command |
Function |
» &E8 |
Enables ENQ/ACK pacing. |
&E9 |
Disables ENQ/ACK pacing. |
REDIAL | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
ATA: |
Example: |
ATA: <CR> |
Description: |
Redials the last number dialed until it is no longer busy. |
REMOTE CONNECT SPEED | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT $MBnnn |
Example: |
AT $MB9600 $SB19200 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets maximum remote connect speed. |
Command |
Function |
$MB75 |
Sets V.23 (1200bps/75bps bi-directional). |
$MB300 |
Sets 300bps connect. |
$MB1200 |
Sets 1200bps connect. |
$MB2400 |
Sets 2400bps connect. |
$MB4800 |
Sets 4800bps connect. |
$MB9600 |
Sets 9600bps connect. |
$MB14400 |
Sets 14.4Kbps connect. |
$MB19200 |
Sets 19.2Kbps connect. |
$MB28800 |
Sets 28.8Kbps connect. |
RETRANSMIT FAIL ACTION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $Rn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $R1 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets whether the modem gives up on a bad connection. |
Command |
Function |
» $R0 |
Hang up after 12 failed retransmissions. |
$R1 |
Do not hang up after 12 failed retransmissions. |
SETUP INACTIVITY TIMER | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S29=n [cmds] |
Example: |
ATS29=5 <CR> |
Default: |
20 |
Range: |
1-255 |
Unit: |
1 minute |
Description: |
Sets the maximum amount of time between commands until the setup password must be re-entered. |
STORE PHONE NUMBER IN NVRAM | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] D <#>Nn [dialstring] |
Example: |
ATD555-1212N1 <CR> |
Description: |
Stores a phone number in the modem’s memory. |
TIME UNTIL HANG UP ON LOW DTR | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S36=n [cmds] |
Example: |
ATS36=5 <CR> |
Default: |
0 |
Range: |
0-255 |
Unit: |
1 second |
Description: |
Sets the maximum amount of time the modem will wait to hang up after the DTR signal goes low. |
TIME UNTIL PICK UP ON HIGH DTR | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S37=n [cmds] |
Example: |
ATS37=5 <CR> |
Default: |
0 |
Range: |
0-255 |
Unit: |
1 second |
Description: |
Sets the maximum amount of time the modem will wait to pick up after the DTR signal goes high. |
TRELLIS MODULATION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Tn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #T1 <CR> |
Description: |
Controls Trellis Coded Modulation. |
Command |
Function |
#T0 |
Disables TCM. |
» #T1 |
Enables TCM. |
UUCP SPOOFING | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] $SPn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT $SP1 O <CR> |
Description: |
Controls the UUCP spoofing function. |
Command |
Function |
» $SP0 |
Spoofing disabled. |
$SP1 |
Spoofing enabled. |
V.32terbo CONTROL | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Vn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #V1 DT555-1212 <CR> |
Description: |
Controls the V.32terbo protocol in answer mode. |
Command |
Function |
» #V0 |
V.32terbo enabled. |
#V1 |
V.32terbo disabled. |
V.42 MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &E0 <CR> |
Description: |
Configures the operation of V.42 mode. |
Command |
Function |
&E0 |
Error correction disabled. |
» &E1 |
V.42 set to auto-reliable. |
&E2 |
V.42 set to reliable. |
XOFF SEND | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Xn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #X1 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects how XOFF signal is sent. |
Command |
Function |
» #X0 |
Single XOFF character sent until ready. |
#X1 |
Multiple XOFF characters sent until ready. |
XON/XOFF PASS-THROUGH | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &E7 O <CR> |
Description: |
Selects whether XON/XOFF signals are sent to remote modem. |
Command |
Function |
» &E6 |
XON/XOFF signals trapped by local modem. |
&E7 |
XON/XOFF passed through local modem. |