3Com DIGITAL MODEM User Manual

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Configuring the 3Com Impact Digital Modem 2-7After you configure the digital modem and verify that it isworking properly, you should install the TurboCom software.Refer to the installation instructions that came with theTurboCom software. This software is required only forIBM PC or compatible computers running Windows 3.X.Configuration for IBM PC or Compatible ComputerYou can configure the 3Com Impact external digital modemfor an IBM PC or compatible using either the Windows-basedinstallation program or the MS-DOS‚–based installation program.Configuration Using WindowsTo configure the digital modem for an IBM PC or compatiblecomputer using Windows:1 Insert the 3Com Impact DOS & Windows InstallationDiagnostic Utilities diskette into an available diskette drive.2 Select Run from the File menu. In the Run dialog box, type:a:setupThe check box labeled Run Minimized should be leftunchecked.3 Click OK.The installation process begins copying the configurationprogram to the hard disk. A message box provides the statusof the installation and indicates when it is complete.4 Double-click the 3Com Impact icon to access the 3ComImpact Configuration dialog box.COM1 is the default COM port.n If the digital modem is connected to COM1, the 3ComImpact Configuration dialog box appears, as shown inFigure 2-3. Go on to step 5.n If the digital modem is not connected to COM1, the COMPort Provisioning dialog box appears. Choose theCOM port to which the digital modem is connected.