ACER, INC.
28.8 EXTERNAL MODEM
Card Type | Modem(synchronous/asynchronous), Fax |
Chip Set | Unidentified |
Maximum Data Rate | 28.8Kbps |
Maximum Fax Rate | 14.4Kbps |
Data Bus | External |
Fax Class | Class I & II |
Data Modulation Protocol | Bell 103A/212A ITU-T V.22, V.22bis, V.32, V.32bis, V.32terbo, V.34 |
Fax Modulation Protocol | ITU-T V.17, V.21CH2, V.27ter, V.29 |
Error Correction/Compression | MNP2-5, V.42, V.42bis |

CONNECTIONS | ||||||
Function | Label | Function | Label | |||
Line in | CN1 | RS-232/422 | CN3 | |||
Line out | CN2 | DC power | CN4 | |||
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | ||
LED | Status | Condition |
MR | On | Power is on |
MR | Off | Power is off |
TR | On | DTR signal is high |
TR | Off | DTR signal is low |
SD | On | Modem transmitting data |
SD | Off | Modem not transmitting data |
RD | On | Modem receiving data |
RD | Off | Modem not receiving data |
OH | On | Modem is off-hook |
OH | Off | Modem is on-hook |
CD | On | Carrier signal detected |
CD | Off | Carrier signal not detected |
AA | On | Auto-answer enabled |
AA | Off | Auto-answer disabled |
EC | On | Error correction in progress |
EC | Off | Error correction inactive |
Proprietary AT Command Set
AUTO ANSWER RING COUNT | |||
Type: | Register | ||
Format: | AT [cmds] S0=n [cmds] | ||
Unit: | 1 ring | ||
Description: | Sets the number of rings allowed before the modem automatically goes off-hook | ||
Note: | If S0=0, automatic-answering is disabled. The A command must be used to go off-hook. | ||
Country | Default | Range | |
Standard | 0 | 0-255 | |
France | 0 | 0,2-3 | |
Germany | 0 | 0-5 | |
Switzerland | 0 | 0,2-9 | |
Italy | 0 | 0,2 | |
Auto-reliable fallback character | |
Type: | Register |
Format | AT [cmds] S29=n [cmds] |
Default: | 0 |
Range: | Unidentified |
Unit: | Unidentified |
Description: | The character used for fallback in auto-reliable mode |
Baud rate set selection | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Nn [cmds] | |
Description: | Sets the type of baud rates the modem uses | |
Note: | This command only functions in the external version | |
Command | Function | |
%N0 | Sets modem to IBM PC DTE baud rates | |
%N1 | Sets modem to NEC PC98 DTE baud rate set 1 | |
%N2 | Sets modem to NEC PC98 DTE baud rate set 2 | |
BIT MAPPED REGISTERS | |
Register | Default |
S14 | 137 |
S15 | 83 |
S17 | 75 |
S19 | 3 |
S20 | 0 |
S21 | 48 |
S22 | 246 |
S23 | 12 |
S24 | 72 |
S27 | 0 |
S28 | 16 |
BLIND DIALING DELAY | |||
Type: | Register | ||
Format | AT [cmds] S6=n [cmds] | ||
Unit: | 1 second | ||
Description: | Duration of delay after modem goes off-hook and before dialing blindly during modes set by X0, X1 or X3 commands. | ||
Country | Default | Range | |
Standard | 2 | 2-255 | |
United Kingdom | 4 | 4-7 | |
Switzerland | 2 | 5-15 | |
CARRIER LOSS RESPONSE TIME | |||
Type: | Register | ||
Format | AT [cmds] S10=n [cmds] | ||
Unit: | .1 second | ||
Description: | Maximum time allowed by the modem after losing the carrier signal and prior to initiating hang-up process. | ||
Country | Default | Range | |
Standard | 14 | 1-255 | |
Germany | 14 | 2-204 | |
COMMUNICATIONS MODE | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] &Qn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects communications mode options |
Command | Mode |
í &Q0 | Asynchronous mode, serial port speed follows connect speed. |
&Q1 | Asynchronous off-line command mode and synchronous connect mode. |
&Q2 | If an off to on DTR transition occurs, modem automatically dials first number in directory, then activates synchronous connect mode. |
&Q3 | Synchronous connect mode on high DTR. |
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] Bn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the communication protocol for data calls |
Note: | The B command allows the simultaneous selection of more than one suffix, enabling multiple protocols. |
Command | Protocol |
B0 | ITU-T V.22 at 1200bps or V.21 at 300 |
B1 | Bell 212A at 1200bps or Bell 103 at 300 |
B2 | In V.23 originate mode receive at 1200bps transmit at 75bps; in answer mode receive at 75bps transmit at 1200bps |
DIAL | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] D<#> [cmds] |
Description: | Dials telephone number according to any modifiers included in the string |
Note: | Any combination of modifiers can be used to produce the desired dial functions in sequence. |
Command | Function |
DP | Pulse dialing enabled |
DR | Answer mode enabled; originate mode disabled following handshake initiation. |
DS=n | Dial stored telephone number n (n= 0 to 3) |
DT | Tone dialing enabled/Pulse dialing disabled |
DW | Dialing resumed following dial tone detection |
D, | Dialing paused for amount of time specified in S8 register |
D"WXY" | Optional method of denoting telephone numbers. Letters enclosed in quotes are interpreted as numbers according to the system found on a telephone keypad. |
D! | Flash function initiated. Modem commanded to go off-hook for specified time before returning on-hook. |
D@ | Wait for Quiet Answer function enabled. Modem waits until a "quiet answer," a ring-back signal followed by silence up to the time specified in S7, is received prior to executing the rest of the dial string. |
D; | Modem returned to idle state after dialing. The semicolon can only be placed at the end of the dial command. |
D^ | Enables calling tone for data modem |
dumb mode | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Dn [cmds] | |
Description: | Puts the modem into dumb mode | |
Note: | Used in situations where the modem’s microprocessor is not required, such as connection to a mainframe, leased line, or in synchronous mode | |
Command | Function | |
%D0 | Dumb mode disabled | |
%D1 | Dumb mode enabled | |
INACTIVITY TIMER | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Tn [cmds] |
Default: | 0 |
Range: | 0-90 |
Unit: | 1 minute |
Description: | Sets the length of time that the modem does not receive information before it disconnects. |
INACTIVITY TIMER | |
Type: | Register |
Format | AT [cmds] S30=n [cmds] |
Default: | 0 |
Range: | 0-90 |
Unit: | 1 second |
Description: | Maximum duration of DTE and DCE inactivity allowed prior to initiating hang-up process. |
Note: | S30=0 disables the timer and allows indefinite inactivity. |
Modem connection speed | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Bn [cmds] | |
Description: | Sets the maximum connection speed | |
Command | Function | |
%B300 | 300bps | |
%B1200 | 1200bps | |
%B2400 | 2400bps | |
%B4800 | 4800bps | |
%B7200 | 7200bps | |
%B9600 | 9600bps | |
%B12000 | 12.0Kbps | |
%B14400 | 14.4Kbps | |
%B16800 | 16.8Kbps | |
%B19200 | 19.2Kbps | |
%B21600 | 21.6Kbps | |
%B24000 | 24.0Kbps | |
%B26400 | 26.4Kbps | |
%B28800 | 28.8Kbps | |
NO CARRIER TIME-OUT | |||
Type: | Register | ||
Format | AT [cmds] S7=n [cmds] | ||
Unit: | 1 second | ||
Description: | Maximum time the modem waits after dialing to detect a carrier signal from the remote modem for both originating and answering calls. | ||
Note: | W dial modifier also uses S7 to set the maximum time to wait. | ||
Country | Default | Range | |
Standard | 45 | 1-255 | |
France | 45 | 30-85 | |
Germany | 45 | 5-80 | |
Switzerland | 45 | 5-55 | |
Italy | 50 | 45-50 | |
PULSE DIALING RATIO | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] &Pn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects pulse dial make/break ratio |
Command | Function |
í &P0 | 33/67ms at 10pps (Europe) |
&P1 | 39/61ms at 10pps |
&P2 | 33/67ms at 20pps |
REPORT INFORMATION | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] In [cmds] |
Description: | Displays information requested |
Command | Function |
I0 | Reports modem product code |
I1 | Reports ROM checksum |
I2 | Tests and reports ROM checksum |
I3 | Reports model and firmware identification |
I5 | Reports country code |
RTS TO CTS DELAY | |
Type: | Register |
Format | AT [cmds] S26=n [cmds] |
Default: | 1 |
Range: | 0 - 255 |
Unit: | .01 second |
Description: | Sets the duration of delay for CTS to respond to RTS status change |
Note: | This is only used when &R0 is set. |
TONE PULSE DURATION | |||
Type: | Register | ||
Format | AT [cmds] S11=n [cmds] | ||
Default: | 95 | ||
Range: | 50-255 | ||
Unit: | 1 ms | ||
Description: | DTMF tone pulse duration and time between tone pulses for tone dialing operations. | ||
Country | Default | Range | |
Standard | 95 | 50-255 | |
France | 85 | 70-90 | |
Germany | 85 | 85-95 | |
Switzerland | 85 | 70-90 | |
Italy | 85 | 65-150 | |
Spain | 135 | 135-255 | |
TRANSMISSION LEVEL - PSTN | |||
Type | Register or Configuration | ||
Format | AT [cmds] S91=n [cmds] | ||
Unit | -1 dBm | ||
Description | Sets the signal level for transmission over switched phone lines | ||
Country | Default | Range | |
Standard | 12 | 0-15 | |
Sweden | 14 | 0-15 | |