MULTI-TECH SYSTEMS, INC.
MT2834ECT4/MT2834ECT4I
Modem Type | Data (synchronous/asynchronous)/Fax/Voice |
NIC Type | Ethernet |
Processor | 80486SLC |
Maximum Modem Transfer Rate | 28.8Kbps |
Maximum Fax Transfer Rate | 14.4Kbps |
Maximum NIC Transfer Rate | 10Mbps |
Processor Speed | 25MHz |
Data Bus | N/A (see technical note) |
Topology | Linear Bus/Star |
Fax Class | Class I & II |
Wiring Type | Unshielded twisted pair RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial |
Data Modulation Protocol | Bell 103A/212A ITU-T V.22, V.22bis, V.32, V.32bis, V.34 |
Fax Modulation Protocol | ITU-T V.17, V.27ter, V.29 |
Error Correction/Compression | MNP5, V.42, V.42bis |
Boot ROM | Available |
Max. Onboard DRAM | 16MB |


CONNECTIONS | |||
Purpose | Location | Purpose | Location |
Daughterboard connectors | CN1 & CN1A | Keyboard | CN6 |
Line out | CN2 | VGA video out | CN7 |
RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial | CN3 | Power | CN8 |
Unshielded twisted pair | CN4 | Flash BIOS for modem | FLASH |
Serial port | CN5 | Power switch | SW1 |
CABLE TYPE SELECTION | ||
» Cable Type | JP2 | |
| » | RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial | Pins 1 & 2 closed |
| » | Unshielded twisted pair | Pins 2 & 3 closed |
LOSS OF CARRIER REBOOT CONFIGURATION | ||
» Setting | JP1 | |
| » | Modem will not reboot on loss of carrier | Open |
| » | Modem will reboot on loss of carrier | Closed |
DRAM CONFIGURATION | ||
Size | Bank 0 | Bank 1 |
2MB | (2) 1M x 9 | NONE |
4MB | (2) 1M x 9 | (2) 1M x 9 |
8MB | (2) 4M x 9 | NONE |
16MB | (2) 4M x 9 | (2) 4M x 9 |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | |||
LED | Color | Status | Condition |
SD | Red | On | Modem is transmitting on phone line |
SD | Red | Off | Modem is not transmitting on phone line |
RD | Red | On | Modem is receiving on phone line |
RD | Red | Off | Modem is not receiving on phone line |
CD | Red | On | Carrier signal detected |
CD | Red | Off | Carrier signal not detected |
28 | Red | On | Modem connected at 28.8Kbps |
28 | Red | Off | Modem not connected at 28.8Kbps |
14 | Red | On | Modem connected at 14.4Kbps |
14 | Red | Off | Modem not connected at 14.4Kbps |
96 | Red | On | Modem connected at 9600bps |
96 | Red | Off | Modem not connected at 9600bps |
OH | Red | On | Modem is off-hook |
OH | Red | Off | Modem is on-hook |
TR | Red | On | DTR signal is high |
TR | Red | Off | DTR signal is low |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) (CON’T) | |||
EC | Red | On | Modem connected with error correction |
EC | Red | Off | Modem not connected with error correction |
EC | Red | Blinking | Modem connected with error correction/compression |
FX | Red | On | Modem is connected in FAX mode |
FX | Red | Off | Modem is not connected in FAX mode |
PWR | Red | On | Power is on |
PWR | Red | Off | Power is not on |
TP | Red | On | RG-58A/U port active |
TP | Red | Off | UTP port active |
LNK | Yellow | On | RG-58A/U link is good |
LNK | Yellow | Off | RG-58A/U link is not good |
RX | Red | On | Modem is receiving on network |
RX | Red | Off | Modem is not receiving on network |
TX | Red | On | Modem is transmitting on network |
TX | Red | Off | Modem is not transmitting on network |
MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL NOTE |
This is a standalone network modem, designed to let other workstations share this modem and an additional one connected to the serial port. |
Proprietary AT Command Set
AUTO-RELIABLE TIME BUFFER CONFIGURATION | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] $A n [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] $EB n [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 PARITY | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] #P n [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] #CBN nnxxxx |
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] #DB n [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. |
CALLER ID INFORMATION TRANSMISSION | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] &A n [cmds] | |
Example: | AT &A1 <CR> | |
Description: | Controls the transmission of Caller ID information stored in the EPROM. The ID must be inserted into the Flash BIOS image before burning. | |
| » | Command | Function |
| » | &A0 | Caller ID information transmission disabled. |
| » | &A1 | Caller ID information transmission enabled. |
CALLING TONE | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] $T n [cmds] | |
Example: | AT $T1 DT555-1212 <CR> | |
Description: | Controls the transmission of the calling tone while dialing. | |
| » | Command | Function |
| » | $T0 | Calling tone enabled. |
| » | $T1 | Calling tone disabled. |
COMMAND SET | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT &Q n | |
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 &E n | |
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 #L n | |
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] &RF n [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] N n1 [N n2 , N n3 ...] |
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] &SF n [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] $D n [cmds] | |
Example: | AT $D1 DT555-1212 <CR> | |
Description: | Turns DTR dialing on and off. | |
| » | Command | Function |
| » | $D0 | DTR dialing disabled. |
| » | $D1 | DTR dialing enabled. |
ERASE CALLBACK NUMBER | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] #RDN n [cmds] |
Example: | AT #RCBN05 #RDN05 <CR> |
Description: | Erases the callback phone number at the memory location specified. |
ERASE CALLBACK PASSWORD | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] #RCBN n [cmds] |
Example: | AT #RCBN05 #RDN05 <CR> |
Description: | Erases the callback password at the memory location specified. |
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. |
FALLBACK MODE | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] #F n [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 | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] &E n [cmds] | |
Example: | AT &E13 <CR> | |
Description: | Selects flow control. | |
| » | Command | Function |
| » | &E12 | Flow control disabled. |
| » | &E13 | Flow control enabled. |
FLOW CONTROL - ENQ/ACK | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] &E n [cmds] | |
Example: | AT &E9 <CR> | |
Description: | Selects ENQ/ACK pacing. | |
| » | Command | Function |
| » | &E8 | Enables ENQ/ACK pacing. |
| » | &E9 | Disables ENQ/ACK pacing. |
FLOW CONTROL IN NORMAL MODE | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] &E n [cmds] | |
Example: | AT &E11 O <CR> | |
Description: | Selects XON/XOFF flow control for non-error-correcting connections. | |
| » | Command | Function |
| » | &E10 | XON/XOFF disabled for non-error-correcting connections. |
| » | &E11 | XON/XOFF enabled for non-error-correcting connections. |
FLOW CONTROL TYPE | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] &E n [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] #A n [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 $H n |
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 L n |
Example: | AT L5 <CR> |
Description: | Lists modem configuration. |
Command | Function |
L | Lists all stored phone numbers. |
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] $SB nnn [cmds] | |
Example: | AT $MB9600 $SB19200 <CR> | |
Description: | Sets serial port speed. | |
| » | Command | Function |
$SB300 | Sets 300bps speed. | |
$SB1200 | Sets 1200bps speed. | |
$SB2400 | Sets 2400bps speed. | |
$SB4800 | Sets 4800bps speed. | |
$SB9600 | Sets 9600bps speed. | |
$SB19200 | Sets 19.2Kbps speed. | |
$SB38400 | Sets 38.4Kbps speed. | |
$SB57600 | Sets 57.6Kbps speed. | |
$SB115200 | Sets 115.2Kbps speed. | |
LOCK SERIAL PORT | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] $BA n [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] #I xxxx |
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] &BS n [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. |
REDIAL | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | ATA: |
Example: | AT A: <CR> |
Description: | Redials the last number dialed until it is no longer busy. |
REMOTE CONNECT SPEED | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT $MB nnn | |
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] $R n [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 PASSWORD | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] #S xxxx |
Example: | AT #SsNaFu <CR> |
Description: | Sets the setup password to xxxx . The password must be between 6 and 10 characters, case sensitive. It defaults to MODEMSETUP. |
STORE PHONE NUMBER IN NVRAM | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] D <#> N n [dialstring] |
Example: | AT D555-1212N1 <CR> |
Description: | Stores a phone number in the modem’s memory. |
TRELLIS MODULATION | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] #T n [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] $SP n [cmds] | |
Example: | AT $SP1 O <CR> | |
Description: | Controls the UUCP spoofing function. | |
| » | Command | Function |
| » | $SP0 | Spoofing disabled. |
| » | $SP1 | Spoofing enabled. |
XON/XOFF PASS-THROUGH | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] &E n [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. |
XOFF SEND | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] #X n [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. |