Siemens I-SURF User Manual

1. About This Documentation41.3 Typographic ConventionsThe following tables explain symbols and typographic conventions used in thisdocumentation.Symb

2. Introduction52. Introduction2.1 PrefaceCongratulations!Thank you for purchasing a Siemens ISDN Adapter. For many decades now,Siemens has been one

2. Introduction62.3 DeliverablesThe following components are supplied with your I-SURF USB:1 I-SURF USB box1 ISDN S0 connection cable with RJ45/IAE pl

2. Introduction72.6 WarrantySiemens AG offers a warranty on this device for a period of 12 months from thedate of purchase from the dealer. Your purch

2. Introduction82.8 Internet-SupportUp-to-date information, device drivers, and tips related to PC communicationsproducts are available on the Interne

3. Basics of ISDN93. Basics of ISDN3.1 What is ISDN ?ISDN is an abbreviation for Integrated Services Digital Network, a moderncommunications network.

3. Basics of ISDN103.3 ISDN AccessConverting a standard analog phone line to ISDN has become very simple thesedays. The existing phone line can simply

4. Drivers and Applications114. Drivers and Applications4.1 OverviewYou can use your ISDN Adapter for a wide variety of applications. The mostimportan

4. Drivers and Applications12The NDIS WAN Miniport driver is therefore optimally suited for the followingapplications:Internet access - The Dial-Up Ne

4. Drivers and Applications13Some standard CAPI applications are:Online servicesOnline services should be configured to use the CAPI wherever possible

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5. USB Installation155. USB Installation5.1 Installation RequirementsYour PC must meet the following requirements if you want to install the ISDNAdapt

5. USB Installation165.3 Connecting the ISDN AdapterPlease note that the installation CD should be inserted before connecting thehardware for the firs

6. Installation and Configuration under Windows 98176. Installation and Configuration under Windows 986.1 Automatic InstallationKeep the Windows 98 in

6. Installation and Configuration under Windows 98183. Accept the default setting to have the computer search for the device driver, andclick 'Ne

6. Installation and Configuration under Windows 98195.Confirm the location of the driver by clicking 'Next' again.The Hardware Wizard will

6. Installation and Configuration under Windows 98207.Click 'Finish' to continue.8. The Computer has to be restarted for the new installatio

6. Installation and Configuration under Windows 9821After the system has been restarted, your ISDN Adapter is ready to use. Theinstallation program wi

6. Installation and Configuration under Windows 98226.2 UninstallingTo remove the device driver software and the ISDN utilities from your computer, yo

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000237. Installation and Configuration under Windows 20007.1 Automatic Installation1.If a device driv

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7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000243. Accept the default setting to have the computer search for a suitable driver foryour device,

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000255.Confirm the location found for the driver database by clicking 'Next' again.The Hard

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000267. Select the language and click ‘OK‘ .8.Once the software installation is completed, the instal

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000279.Enter or select a destination folder for the I-Surf ISDN Utilities (ISDN Tools).Click 'Ne

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 20002811.This concludes the installation of the I-Surf ISDN Utilities.Click ‘Finish‘ .The installation

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 200029Your PC’s Device Manager will show a new device:NDIS 3.0 WAN-Miniport Driver for WindowsThis is

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000307.2 Deactivation (Hot Plug) and Configurationnder Windows 2000, you may deactivate your ISDN Ada

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000313. Click the Properties button to display the configuration parameters for your ISDNAdapter:Here

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000324. You can change the MSNs for your ISDN Adapter using the Configure button:To add a MSN to the

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 2000337.3 UninstallingWindows 2000 offers two ways for removing the device driver software and ISDNuti

7. Installation and Configuration under Windows 200034

8. I-Surf USB Utilities358. I-Surf USB UtilitiesWhen you have installed your software and restarted your computer, you will find anew icon for the I-S

8. I-Surf USB Utilities368.1 ISDN Configuration WizardThe ISDN Configuration Wizard lets you change the basic ISDN settings enteredduring software ins

8. I-Surf USB Utilities378.2 CAPI MonitorThis program shows you the operating status and the connection status of yourISDN Adapter. The display is eff

8. I-Surf USB Utilities38Single-clicking one of these icons opens a popup menu with the followingselections:Command DescriptionLog Opens the connectio

8. I-Surf USB Utilities398.3 Loopback Test ProgramThe loopback test program is a simple program for checking your ISDN Adapterinstallation and your IS

8. I-Surf USB Utilities40The loopback test follows this pattern:1. The ISDN Adapter is addressed (initialized).2. An ISDN data connection is establish

8. I-Surf USB Utilities414. Watch the messages in the status window showing the current statusof the test connection and the test result. Status messa

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9. RVS COM Lite439. RVS COM Lite9.1 Welcome to RVS-COM LiteIt's simple and easy to use RVS-COM Lite to manage all your importantcommunications ta

ContensIContentsSafety Instructions 1Instructions regarding the location of the device 1Approval 21. About This Documentation 31.1 Introduction 31.2 W

9. RVS COM Lite449.3 SetupSo richten Sie RVS-COM Lite mit Hilfe des Setup-Programms auf Ihrem PC ein:1. Insert the I-Surf USB CD into your CD drive.2.

10. Internet access4510. Internet access10.1 Microsoft Dial-Up NetworkWhen the driver software has been successfully installed, you can use the Dial-U

10. Internet access462. Enter the server’s area code and subscriber number (here: 01111)This concludes the definition of the connection. You will now

10. Internet access474. Select the appropriate settings for the protocols supported by the server (here:TCP/IP):Limiting the number of protocol will s

10. Internet access485. Enter your user name and password.If your server access is valid and your user data were correctly entered, youshould now be c

10. Internet access492. Click Settings under Set additional devices, then click Add to add a device.

10. Internet access50For example, if the connection uses ("Using:") ISDN Line 0, you may add ISDNLine 1 to Set additional devices to activat

10. Internet access5110.3 Online ServicesYou can use your ISDN Adapter to access a variety of online services. Onlineservices offer a broad spectrum o

10. Internet access52

11. Troubleshooting5311. Troubleshooting11.1 Hardware InstallationThe PC cannot be booted.Check to see if all cables were connected properly.11.2 Devi

ContensII8. I-Surf USB Utilities 358.1 ISDN Configuration Wizard 368.2 CAPI Monitor 378.3 Loopback Test Program 398.3.1 Prerequisites of the Test 398.

11. Troubleshooting5411.3 Dial-Up NetworkIf you wish to use the ISDN Adapter with the Windows Dial-Up Network, you will firsthave to configure a conne

11. Troubleshooting5511.5 Check ListeEffect Cause Check ActionConnecting I-SurfUSBOperating systemdoes notrecognize I-SurfUSB when it isplugged inInco

11. Troubleshooting56InstallationInstallation doesnot startautomaticallyNo new hardwaredetectedIs the ISDNAdapterconnected to thePC?Properly connectth

11. Troubleshooting57Loopback TestAn errormessageappears after thetestUSB connectionerrorHas the PC beencorrectlyconnected to I-Surf USB?Establish cor

11. Troubleshooting58ISDN SoftwareNo ISDNconnectionpossible eitherincoming andoutgoingD channelprotocolincompatibleIs the D channelprotocol DSS1?Ask I

11. Troubleshooting59Dial-up NetworkDial-up Networkshows “verifyinguser name andpassword” butthen stopsUser account notvalidConnection hasbeen establi

11. Troubleshooting60SoftwareFax transmissiondoes not succeedPC performancetoo lowAre other PCprograms active?Close otherapplications.Does the PCmeet

Appendix61AppendixA1: Technical SpecificationsHardwareEnergy consumption Energy supply from PC via USB interfaceApproved ambient environmentfor operat

Appendix62A2: CAPI 2.0 Error MessagesNumber (hex) Description0x1001Error in API_REGISTER0x1002Invalid application ID0x1003Invalid message0x1004Invalid

Appendix63 A3: ISDN S0 Interface Pin AssignmentISDN S0 interface pin assignment (RJ45 plug/jack)(CCITT I.430/ISO 8877)Pin Signal1 Not used2 Not used3

Safety Instructions1Safety InstructionsPlease read the installation instructions carefully, before you connect andinitially start up the I-SURF USB bo

Appendix64A5: USB Interface Pin AssignmentUSB interface pin assignment:Ordernumber: A30853-X501-B101-1-19

Approval2ApprovalFederal Communication Commission approval from the Federal Office forTelecommunication Approvals has been granted for this ISDN produ

1. About This Documentation31. About This Documentation1.1 IntroductionThis documentation describes the installation and operation of the Siemens ISDN