Netgear XM128 XM128 Installation Guide - Page 11

Introduction, Features

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Chapter 1 Introduction This guide describes how to install and use the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem. It includes a physical description and installation instructions for the hardware, as well as instructions for installing and using FirstGear™ for configuring the modem. Use this guide as a reference for getting started. For more detailed information about installing your Model XM128U modem, refer to Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem. When used with off-the-shelf Internet or remote access client software, the Model XM128U modem enables mobile or home users to connect over Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) lines to the Internet or to branch offices. The Model XM128U modem also allows a user to connect to the analog world through an analog modem, a fax machine, or a telephone. To take advantage of constant new developments while sustaining your hardware investment, the Model XM128U modem uses flash EPROMs that enable convenient uploading of newly available firmware. Features The Model XM128U modem supports a variety of compression schemes including V.42bis and Hi/fn LZS Compression (Stac). The Model XM128U modem can effectively communicate at speeds up to 460 kilobits per second (Kbps) over ISDN lines. The Model XM128U modem has two analog ports to connect analog devices such as fax machines, modems, and telephones. The Model XM128U modem can communicate over the two B channels to different locations simultaneously, enabling you to send a fax and "surf" the web at the same time. The analog ports recognize standard dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) tones as well as pulse dialing. Introduction 1-1

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Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This guide describes how to install and use the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem. It includes
a physical description and installation instructions for the hardware, as well as instructions for
installing and using FirstGear
for configuring the modem. Use this guide as a reference for
getting started. For more detailed information about installing your Model XM128U modem, refer
to
Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem.
When used with off-the-shelf Internet or remote access client software, the Model XM128U
modem enables mobile or home users to connect over Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
lines to the Internet or to branch offices. The Model XM128U modem also allows a user to connect
to the analog world through an analog modem, a fax machine, or a telephone.
To take advantage of constant new developments while sustaining your hardware investment, the
Model XM128U modem uses flash EPROMs that enable convenient uploading of newly available
firmware.
Features
The Model XM128U modem supports a variety of compression schemes including V.42bis and
Hi/fn LZS Compression (Stac). The Model XM128U modem can effectively communicate at
speeds up to 460 kilobits per second (Kbps) over ISDN lines.
The Model XM128U modem has two analog ports to connect analog devices such as fax
machines, modems, and telephones. The Model XM128U modem can communicate over the two
B channels to different locations simultaneously, enabling you to send a fax and “surf” the web at
the same time. The analog ports recognize standard dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) tones as
well as pulse dialing.