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SILICOM CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS, INC.

FASTETHERMODEM56

Card Type

Modem (synchronous/asynchronous), Fax, Network Interface Card

NIC Type

Ethernet

Boot ROM

Unidentified

Chip Set

Lucent Technologies

Maximum Modem Rate

56Kbps

Maximum Fax Rate

14.4Kbps

Network Transfer Rate

100Mbps/10Mbps

Topology

Star

Wiring Type

RJ-45 Unshielded twisted pair

Data Modulation Protocol

Bell 103J/212A

ITU-T V.21, V.22A/B, V.22bis, V.23, V.32terbo, V.32bis, V.34

56Kflex

Fax Modulation Protocol

ITU-T V.17, V.21CH2, V.27ter, V.29

Error Correction/Compression

MNP5, V.42, V.42bis

Fax Class

Class I & II

Data Bus

PCMCIA Type II

54903

SUPPORTED COMMAND SET

Basic AT Commands

AT, ‘+++’, A/

A, C, E, F, H, M, P, Q, T, V, W, Y, Z

&B, &C, &G, &V, &Z

Extended AT Commands

\A, \B, \K, \T, \X

%C

Special Commands

-C

S Registers

S0, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S12, S24

Note: See MHI Help File for full command documentation.

Proprietary AT Command Set

AUTO-MODE DETECTION

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] Nn [cmds]

Description:

Selects various options for the automatic detection and negotiation of protocols during the handshake process if the modem is communicating with a remote modem of dissimilar speed.

Command

Function

N0

Auto-mode detection disabled

í N1

In originate mode, handshake begins at line speed designated by the S37 register. Modem can shift to a slower speed if necessary.

In answer mode, handshake attempted with the following protocols in order - V.FC, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22 or Bell 212, V.21, and Bell 103

AUXILIARY RELAY

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Jn [cmds]

Description:

Controls the auxiliary relay

Command

Jack Type

í &J0

Auxiliary relay is never closed

&J1

Not supported, returns ERROR

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 300 or 1200bps

B1

Bell 212A at 300 or 1200bps

B2

Disable V.23 reverse channel

B3

Disable V.23 reverse channel

B15

ITU-T V.21 at 300bps

B16

Bell 103J at 300bps

COMMUNICATIONS MODE

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Mn [cmds]

Description:

Selects communications mode

Command

Mode

í &M0

Asynchronous mode

&M1

Reserved

&M2

Reserved

&M3

Reserved

&M4

Reserved

COMMUNICATIONS MODE

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Qn [cmds]

Description:

Selects communications mode options

Command

Mode

í &Q0

Buffered asynchronous mode, serial port speed follows connect speed.

&Q1

Reserved

&Q2

Reserved

&Q3

Reserved

&Q4

Reserved

&Q5

Error correction mode, buffered

&Q6

Buffered asynchronous mode

&Q7

Reserved

&Q8

MNP error mode

&Q9

V.42 or MNP error control mode

DATA SET READY (DSR)

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Sn [cmds]

Description:

Selects DSR options

Command

Function

&S0

DSR forced high

í &S1

DSR high only while modem is handshaking or connected

DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR)

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Dn [cmds]

Description:

Selects modem response to DTR

Note: The action each variant of &D causes depends on the setting of &Q

Command

Function

í &D0

Modem does not respond to DTR

&D1

Modem goes to command mode after DTR goes is off

&D2

Modem goes to command mode and disconnects (hangs up) after DTR goes off; Auto-Answer is disabled.

&D3

Modem is initialized after DTR goes off

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

DL

Re-dial last number

DP

Pulse dialing enabled

DS=n

Dial stored telephone number n

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

DV

The modem switches to speakerphone mode and dials the number

D!

Flash function initiated. Modem commanded to go off-hook for specified time before returning on-hook.

D@

Wait for Quite 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$

Wait for prompt tone detection function enabled. Waits for prompt tone for amount of time specified by the S7 command.

D;

Modem returned to idle state after dialing. The semicolon can only be placed at the end of the dial command.

D^

Disable data calling tone transmission

 

 

 

FACTORY DEFAULT PROFILE

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &F [cmds]

Description:

Sets values in active profile to values found in the default profile

Command

Function

í &F0

Recall factory setting as active configuration

&F5

Recall factory settings appropriate for ETC mode as active configuration

FLOW CONTROL

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Kn [cmds]

Description:

Enables flow control options

Command

Function

&K0

Flow control disabled

&K1

Reserved

&K2

Reserved

í &K3

RTS/CTS flow control enabled

&K4

XON/XOFF flow control enabled

ON-LINE

Type:

Immediate

Format:

AT [cmds] On [cmds]

Description:

Controls on-line command (data transmission) state options.

Note: The O command must be placed at the end of the command string.

Command

Function

O0

On-line command mode with no retraining enabled

O1

On-line command mode with retraining enabled

O3

Rate renegotiation before returning to on-line data mode

PULSE DIALING RATIO

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Pn [cmds]

Description:

Selects pulse dial make/break ratio

Command

Function

&P0

39/61ms at 10pps (North America)

í &P1

33/67ms at 10pps (Europe)

&P2

33/67ms at 20pps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPORT INFORMATION

Type:

Immediate

Format:

AT [cmds] In [cmds]

Description:

Displays information requested

Command

Function

I0

Reports default speed and controller firmware version

I1

Reports ROM checksum

I2

Tests and reports ROM checksum

I3

Reports default speed and controller firmware version

I4

Reports firmware version for data pump

I5

Reports the board ID: software version, hardware version, and country ID

I6

Reports OK

I7

Reports OK

I8

Reports OK

I9

Reports country code

RESTORE PROFILE ON POWER-UP

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Yn [cmds]

Description:

Restores a selected profile into the active profile on power-up (hard reset)

Command

Function

í &Y0

Restore profile 0 on power-up

&Y1

Returns ERROR

SELECT CALL PROGRESS RESULT CODES

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] Xn [cmds]

Description:

Enables selection of tone detection and associated result code format options

Command

Function

X0

Busy and dial tone detection disabled; result codes 0 - 4 enabled.

X1

Busy and dial tone detection disabled; result codes 0 - 5 & 10 enabled.

X2

Busy tone detection disabled, dial tone detection enabled; result codes 0 - 6 & 10 enabled.

X3

Busy tone detection enabled, dial tone detection disabled; result codes 0 - 5, 7 & 10 enabled.

X4

Busy and dial tone detection enabled; result codes 0 - 7 & 10 enabled.

X5

All result codes enabled

X6

All result codes enabled

X7

Extended result codes disabled, dial tone detection and busy tone detection result codes enabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER VOLUME

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] Ln [cmds]

Description:

Controls speaker volume

Command

Function

L0

Low volume setting

L1

Low volume setting

í L2

Medium volume setting

L3

Highest volume setting

STORE ACTIVE PROFILE

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Wn [cmds]

Description:

Writes the values for the active profile into the non-volatile RAM

Command

Function

&W0

Write the active profile to stored profile 0

TEST MODES

Type:

Immediate

Format:

AT [cmds] &Tn

Description:

Selects test options

Command

Function

&T0

End current test

&T1

Begin local analog loopback test

&T3

Begin local digital loopback

&T6

Request remote digital loopback

V.32 - AUTO-RETRAIN

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] &Bn [cmds]

Description:

Controls auto-retrain function if poor line quality is detected

Command

Function

&B1

Auto-retrain enabled if line quality is poor

Extended AT Commands

AUTO RETRAIN/FALLBACK/FALL FORWARD

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] %Xn [cmds]

Description:

Controls auto retrain and auto fallback/fall forward

Command

Function

%E0

Disable fallback/fall forward

%E1

Disable fallback/fall forward

%E2

Enable fallback/fall forward

 

 

BITS/S RATE CONTROL

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] \Jn [cmds]

Description:

Sets DTE interface to line speed

Command

Function

\J0

Turn off feature

\J1

Turn on feature

BLACKLIST

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] %Bn [cmds]

Description:

Displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed.

CONNECT MODE

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] \Nn [cmds]

Description:

Controls the type of connection the modem will operate in

Command

Function

\N0

Normal mode enabled

\N1

Direct mode enabled

\N2

Reliable mode enabled

\N3

V.42 MNP or buffered

\N4

V.42 reliable mode enabled

\N5

V.42 MNP or buffered

\N7

V.42 MNP or buffered

EXTENDED RESULT CODES

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] \Vn [cmds]

Description:

Selects extended result codes

Command

Function

\V0

Extended result codes disabled

\V1

Extended result codes enabled

\V2

Extended result codes enabled

FLOW CONTROL

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] \Gn [cmds]

Description:

Selects modem port flow control

Command

Function

\G0

Returns OK for compatibility

\G1

Not supported, returns ERROR

 

 

 

 

 

FLOW CONTROL TYPE

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] \Qn [cmds]

Description:

Sets type of flow control used by modem

Command

Function

\Q0

Flow control disabled

\Q1

Bidirectional XON/XOFF flow control enabled

\Q2

CTS flow control by DCE enabled

\Q3

Bidirectional RTS/CTS flow control enabled

RE-DIALING

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] %Xn [cmds]

Description:

Controls re-dialing

Command

Function

%X0

Disables re-dialing suppression

%X1

Enables re-dialing suppression

RING INDICATOR

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] \Rn [cmds]

Description:

Controls the ring indicator signal

Command

Function

\R0

Ring indicator signal is off after the call is answered

Special Commands

DIRECT CONNECT

Type:

Immediate

Format:

AT [cmds] )Cn [cmds]

Description:

Controls the direct connect function

Command

Function

)C0

Select landline

)C1

Select OKI/AT&T type phones

)C2

Select Motorola phones

)C3

Select NEC type phones

DSVD

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] -SSEn [cmds]

Description:

Controls the DSVD (Digital Simultaneous Voice Data)

Command

Function

-SSE0

Disabled

-SSE1

Enabled

 

 

SYNCHRONOUS BUFFERED MODE

Type:

Configuration

Format:

AT [cmds] +ESn [cmds]

Description:

Controls the synchronous buffered mode

S(status) -REGISTERS

56K DIAL LINE RATE

Type:

Register

Format

AT [cmds] S38=n [cmds]

Description:

Sets the 56K dial line rate

Command

Function

í S38=0

56K disabled

S38=1

56K enabled - automatic speed selection

S38=2

32000bps

S38=3

34000bps

S38=4

36000bps

S38=5

38000bps

S38=6

40000bps

S38=7

42000bps

S38=8

44000bps

S38=9

46000bps

S38=10

48000bps

S38=11

50000bps

S38=12

52000bps

S38=13

54000bps

S38=14

56000bps

S38=15

58000bps

S38=16

60000bps

BIT-MAPPED REGISTER S14

Format:

AT [cmds] S14=n [cmds]

Default:

170

Range:

0-174

Unit:

Bit-mapped

Description:

Controls echo, result codes and display, dial mode, and answer/originate mode.

Bit

Value

Function

3

0

í 1

Display result codes in numeric format

Display result codes in verbose format

6

í 0

1

8

Pulse dial PPS select 10PPS

Pulse dial PPS select 20PPS

(00001000b)

 

 

 

 

 

BIT-MAPPED REGISTER S21

Format

AT [cmds] S21=n [cmds]

Default:

Unidentified

Range:

0-253

Unit:

Bit-mapped

Description:

Selects jack type, CTS/DCD/DSR signals, low DTR action, and the long space disconnect function.

Bit

Value

Function

4, 3

0

1

10

11

&D0 selected

&D1 selected

&D2 selected

&D3 selected

5

0

1

&C0 selected

&C1 selected

BIT-MAPPED REGISTER S22

Format

AT [cmds] S22=n [cmds]

Default:

Unidentified

Range:

0-255

Unit:

Bit-mapped

Description:

Controls speaker volume and controls, limits results codes, and pulse dial make/break ratio.

Bit

Value

Function

6 - 4

0

100

101

110

111

Basic result codes only enabled

Basic and connection speed result codes enabled

Basic and connection speed result codes and dialtone detection enabled

All result codes except dialtone detection enabled

All result codes enabled

7

0

1

33/67ms at 10pps (Europe)

39/61ms at 10pps (North America)

112

 

(01110000b)

DATA CALLING TONE

Type:

Register

Format:

AT [cmds] S35=n [cmds]

Default:

0

Range:

0-1

Description:

Enable/disable data calling tone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DCE LINE SPEED

Type:

Register

Format

AT [cmds] S37=n [cmds]

Description:

Sets the maximum allowable data exchange rate attempted during handshake process.

Command

Function

í S37=0

Maximum modem speed

S37=1

Reserved

S37=2

1200/75bps

S37=3

300bps

S37=4

Reserved

S37=5

1200bps

S37=6

2400bps

S37=7

4800bps

S37=8

7200bps

S37=9

9600bps

S37=10

12.0Kbps

S37=11

14.4Kbps

S37=12

16.8Kbps

S37=13

19.2Kbps

S37=14

2.16Kbps

S37=15

24.0Kbps

S37=16

26.4Kbps

S37=17

28.8Kbps

S37=18

31.2Kbps

S37=19

33.6Kbps

ETC STARTUP AUTORATING

Format

AT [cmds] S40=n [cmds]

Default:

0

Range:

0-2

Description:

Controls ETC startup autorating

Command

Function

í S40=0

Startup with normal autorating

S40=1

Startup at initial rate of 4800 or below

S40=2

Startup at initial rate of 9600 or below

FEATURE NEGOTIATION OPTIONS

Type:

Register

Format:

AT [cmds] S48=n [cmds]

Description:

Selects active error correction and compression protocols

Command

Function

í S48=7

Detection negotiation and XID negotiation enabled

S48=128

Fall-back to options set in S36

 

 

 

LOCAL PHONE STATUS

Type:

Register

Format:

AT [cmds] S90=n [cmds]

Description:

Sets the status of the local phone

Command

Function

í S90=0

Local phone on-hook

S90=1

Local phone off-hook

NEGOTIATION FALLBACK

Type:

Register

Format

AT [cmds] S36=n [cmds]

Description:

Selects the action of the modem if it fails to connect with the error-correction protocol set in &Q.

Command

Function

S36=0, 2

Hang up

S36=1, 3

Fall back to an asynchronous connection

S36=4, 6

Attempt a connection at MNP; if that fails, hang up.

S36=5, 7

Attempt a connection at MNP; if that fails, attempt a direct connection.

SLEEP MODE TIMER

Type:

Register

Format

AT [cmds] S89? [cmds]

Default:

10

Range:

0, 5-255

Description:

Controls the duration of the sleep mode timer

SYNTHETIC RING FREQUENCY

Type:

Register

Format:

AT [cmds] S33=n [cmds]

Default:

0

Range:

0-5

Description:

Specifies a synthetic ring frequency

SYNTHETIC RING VOLUME

Type:

Register

Format:

AT [cmds] S32=n [cmds]

Default:

16

Range:

Unidentified

Unit:

dB

Description:

Specifies a synthetic ring volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSMISSION LEVEL

Type:

Register

Format:

AT [cmds] S92=n [cmds]

Default:

Unidentified

Range:

Unidentified

Unit:

Unidentified

Description:

Sets the signal level for transmission for direct connect

TRANSMISSION LEVEL - LEASED-LINE

Type

Register or Configuration

Format

AT [cmds] S91=n [cmds]

Default

15

Range

6-15

Unit

-1 dB

Description

Sets the signal level for transmission over leased-lines

Note: Command effective only for Japan.

V.34 MODULATION

Format

AT [cmds] S28=n [cmds]

Default:

1

Range:

0-255

Unit:

Minutes

Description:

Enable/disable V.34 modulation