Comtrol RocketModem v.34 ISA Download Drivers, Utilities and Manual

Do NOT install this driver in Windows 2000/XP operating systems. RocketPort(R)/RocketModem(TM) Series Device Driver
for the Windows NT(R) operating system
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DOCUMENT SCOPE AND LIMITS

Use this readme file to install the Comtrol Windows NT driver for
the following products:

* RocketPort ISA and PCI series
* RocketPort 485
* RocketPort 422
* RocketPort Plus
* RocketPort UPCI
* RocketModem
* RocketModem i
* RocketModemII

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INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES

1. This guide assumes that you have already installed the
Windows NT operating system (OS) and that you understand
OS operation. This product was developed and tested
using Windows NT Release 3.51, Windows NT Release 4.0,
BackOffice 4.0, Terminal Server 4.0, and Citrix WinFrame
Release 1.7.

These instructions are based on Windows NT Release 4.0.
If you are using another version, adapt the instructions
as needed.

2. You must have at least one RocketPort or RocketModem
adapter installed before installing this driver. See the
hardware documentation for more information.

3. If you are using NT 3.51 or an early version of NT 4.0
with no service packs applied, and using the
RocketPort/RocketModem adapter to provide dial-in (RAS)
access to the NT server, verify that NetBEUI is installed
before installing RAS.

Under NT 4.0, RAS will not work properly unless you have
at least Service Pack 3 applied. For more information
about service packs and updates, contact Microsoft.

4. If you are installing the RocketPort/RocketModem in a
server without an existing network adapter (NIC), you
must install network services and the Microsoft Loopback
Adapter software first. See the Microsoft documentation
for more information.

5. Finally, if you are upgrading from an earlier version of
the RocketPort/RocketModem device driver software, you
must remove the old software before installing this new
version. DO NOT use the Update option.

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INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OTHER SOURCES

The following topics are not discussed in this readme file:

* Hardware installation
* Port configuration
* Modem configuration
* Printer configuration
* Device driver capabilities and limitations

Comtrol(TM) RocketPort/RocketModem(TM)
EISA Configuration Files
Version 1.1.1
Date: 6/3/97

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OVERVIEW

To use an ISA-bus RocketPort or RocketModem board in an EISA
system, you may need to load the RocketPort/Modem configuration files
into your EISA configuration setup.

The following information describes these configuration files
and how to use them.

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AUDIENCE

This file is for people who are installing Comtrol hardware
on EISA-bus systems only. It is not relevant to PCI or ISA-only
systems.

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!RKT0101.CFG INFORMATION

The !RKT0101.CFG file is used to configure the *FIRST* RocketPort
/RocketModem controller installed in a system. It reserves the
required I/O address space for the first controller. It also
reserves a minimum amount of I/O space, above 400H, needed for
the future installation of additional RocketPort controllers.

See the RocketPort/ISA Hardware Reference Card or the RocketModem
Installation and Configuration Guide for more information on
setting the DIP switch for addressing information.

When !RKT0101.CFG is executed, it defaults to a base I/O address
of 180 hex. This is the factory default DIP switch setting for
the RocketPort ISA series.

When you install a RocketPort/RocketModem board, make note of the
starting I/O address, as you will need this information when
loading the device driver. If you change this from the default
value of 180h, you will need to consult your hardware reference
to determine the necessary changes to the DIP switches on the
first RocketPort ISA controller.

!RKT0101.CFG does not reserve an interrupt, but defaults to a
condition where the interrupt is disabled. Depending on the
operating system that you are using, you may need to configure
an interrupt manually in the system configuration. See the Device
Driver Installation instructions for your operating system to
determine whether an IRQ is required. In some operating systems,
you may also need an IRQ to run at baud rates above 230 Kbps.

Documentation on using Rawrite.exe.

RaWrite 1.3
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Disclaimer of Warrenty
----------------------

Users of this software must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "This
software is supplied AS IS. Mark Becker disclaims all warranties, expressed
or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability
and of fitness for any purpose. Mark Becker assumes no liability for
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of this
software."
Purpose
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Write a disk image file to a floppy disk.
Equipment/Software Requirements
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* PC/XT/AT or 100% compatible with at least 256K of RAM and a floppy disk
drive.

* MS-DOS version 3.21 or greater.

* A formatted diskette.

This program uses well-documented generic low-level DOS and BIOS functions.
It should run on nearly every PC in existance. PS/2's should be able to run
RaWrite but this has not been tested.


CAVEAT
------

This program will write ANY disk file to a floppy, overwriting any previous
information that may have been present. If you wish to re-use a diskette
that has been written to by RaWrite then that diskette will probably need to
be reformatted; all MS-DOS specific information will have been erased.
Usage
-----

C> RAWRITE

And follow the prompts. All arguments are case-insensitive.

If the source and destination drives are the same, RaWrite will ask the user
to swap diskettes as required. Rawrite allocates a large buffer in RAM to
reduce the number of disk swaps.

RaWrite may be aborted at any time by typing ^C or CTRL-Break.

This is a Microsoft-base utility that is used to create disk images for use with our diagnostic disk image files.

RocketPort and RocketPort RA Series
Setting the DIP Switch Reference

Setting the DIP Switch
To prepare your controller for installation, you may
need to set the I/O address DIP switch. The default I/O
address range is 180 through 1C3.
For the first controller, select a 68-byte I/O address
range. For subsequent controllers, select a 64-byte
range.
RocketPort controllers use I/O address ranges at 400
hexadecimal (hex) intervals above the I/O range. Most
peripherals use I/O address ranges between 0 and 3FF
hex. If you have peripherals installed above 400h, you
may experience an I/O conflict. The first controller
determines the settings for additional controllers.
If connecting a system with an interface box:
a. Attach the male end of the RocketPort or
RocketPort RA cable to the controller and the
female end to the connector on the interface
box labeled Host.
Note: If you have a RocketPort 32 or RocketPort RA32,
the connector labelled J1 corresponds to ports 0
through 15 on the interface box and the connector
labeled J2 (closest to the bus) corresponds to ports
16 through 31.
b. Connect the peripherals to the interface box.
If connecting a system with an Octacable:
a. Attach the male end of the Octacable to the
controller.
b. Connect the Octacable to the peripherals.
Note: If you need pinout information, see the Hardware
Reference Card that came with your controller.

Installing the Controller
After you set the I/O DIP switch, you are ready to
install the controller. Use the following steps to install
the controller:
1. Turn the power switch for the system unit to the
OFF position.
2. Remove the system unit cover.
3. Select a slot to install the controller.
4. Remove the expansion slot cover.
5. Insert the controller in the expansion slot, make
sure that it is properly seated.
6. Attach the controller to the chassis with the
expansion slot screw.
7. Replace the cover on the system unit.

Contains all hardware-related information for the RocketModem/ISA with software reset. RocketModem ISA V.34
Hardware Installation Card

Installing the RocketModem
This RocketModem card has a DIP switch that is used to set
the I/O address. The factory default value is 180
(hexadecimal).
You will need to change the DIP switch setting on the card,
if:
• Existing peripherals in the system overlap or use the
default I/O value (180h).
• You are installing more than one RocketModem ISA.
You must change the DIP switch setting on the second
and subsequent cards.
To install a single RocketModem, follow these steps:
Note: For best results, we recommend installing
RocketModem cards one at a time to simplify the
configuration process.
1. Determine if you need to change the DIP switches from
the default value of 180h. To reset the DIP switch, see
the Setting I/O Address DIP Switches section.

Setting I/O Address DIP Switches
This RocketModem (and the ISA-bus RocketPort series)
use I/O address ranges at 40h (hex) intervals above the
base I/O range. If you are mixing RocketModem and
RocketPort ISA cards, you treat the cards the same for the
purpose of setting the I/O switch.
The first card requires a 68-byte I/O address range.
Subsequent cards use a 64-byte range. Most peripherals
use I/O address ranges between 0 and 3FF hex. If you have
peripherals installed above 400h, you may experience an
I/O conflict and will need to reset the DIP to an available
address for your system.
The first card installed determines the switch settings for
subsequent cards.

RocketModem or
RocketPort # 1380 – 3C3 hex

DIP Switch Settings (I/O
Address Range) (Continued)

1. If you are installing one RocketModem, set the DIP
switch as shown in this table.
2. If you are installing two RocketModem cards, follow
Step 1 for the first card, then set the DIP switches on
the second card to be the same as the switches on the
first card, except that switch 5 is off.
3. If you are installing three RocketModem cards,
follow Steps 1 and 2 for the first and second card,
then set the DIP switches on the third card to be the
same as the switches on the first card, except that
switch 6 is off.
4. If you are installing four RocketModem cards,
follow Steps 1 through 3 for the first, second, and
third cards, then set the DIP switches on the fourth
card to be the same as the switches on the first card,
except that switches 5 and 6 are off.

Contains all hardware-related information for the RocketModem ISA without reset. Product Overview
The RocketModem multimodem card is Hayes
compatible and contains four or eight RJ11 modem
ports, depending on the model, that can operate at
speeds up to 33.6 Kbps.
RocketModem features for this model include:
• Four or eight RJ11 modem ports
• Bootable diagnostic tests on diskette
Note: See the Software Installation and Configuration
Guide for information about installing software,
the AT command set.
Note: If the Comtrol RocketModem is not among the
modem models listed in your software
applications modem list, you can select
SupraFAXModem 288(336) for fax emulation and
Zoom Telephonics Zoom V.34X for modem
emulation.

Installing the RocketModem
This RocketModem card features a DIP switch that is
used to set the I/O address. The factory default is 180
(hexadecimal).
You will need to change the DIP switch setting on the
card, if:
• Existing peripherals in the system overlap or use
the default I/O value (180h).
• Installing more than one RocketModem ISA. You
must change the DIP switch setting on the second
and subsequent cards.
To install a single RocketModem, follow these steps:
Note: For best results we recommend installing
RocketModem cards one at a time, to simplify the
configuration process.
1. Determine if you need to change the DIP switches
from the default value of 180h. To reset the DIP
switch, see the Setting I/O Address DIP Switches
section.
2. Turn your computer off and remove the system unit
cover.
3. Select an available ISA or EISA slot and remove the
slot cover. For EISA installation, see Installing a
RocketModem on an EISA Bus below.
Note: The RocketModem ISA requires a full-length ISA
or EISA slot.

Setting I/O Address DIP Switches
This RocketModem (and the ISA-bus RocketPort series)
use I/O address ranges at 400h (hex) intervals above the
base I/O range. If you are mixing RocketModem and
RocketPort ISA cards, they are treated the same for the
purpose of setting the I/O switch.
The first card requires a 68-byte I/O address range.
Subsequent cards use a 64-byte range. Most peripherals
use I/O address ranges between 0 and 3FF hex. If you
have peripherals installed above 400h, you may
experience an I/O conflict and will need to reset the DIP
to an available address for your system.
The first card installed determines the switch settings
for subsequent cards.

Also contains +MS AT command information. AT Command Set for
RocketModem Series, VS2000, and
RocketPort USB Modem Hub

Overview
This document discusses the following topics. Blue underlined text denotes hypertext links.
• Basic AT commands
• ECC Commands
• MNP 10 Commands
• W-Class Commands
• Fax Class 1 Commands
• Fax Class 2 Commands
• Error Control and Synchronous Mode Selection (+ES) (RocketPort USB Modem Hub, only)
• Select Modulation (+MS)
• AT Command Result Codes
• S-Register Summary
• Factory Defaults
• S-Register Definitions

Basic AT Commands
The following table lists the AT commands recognized by Comtrol V.34 and V.90 modems. For more detailed
descriptions of these commands, see the RC336D/RC336LD (V.34) and RC56D/RC56LD (V.90)

Select Modulation (+MS)
This extended-format AT command uses one to five subparameters to:
• Select the modulation.
• Optionally, enable or disable automode.
• Specify the lowest and highest connection rates.
• Select m-Law or A-Law codec type.
• Enable or disable robbed bit signaling generation (server modem) or detection (client modem.

RocketPort and RocketModem
Driver Installation for Linux

Installation Procedure
Use this procedure to install the driver.
1. If you have not done so already, install the hardware using the Hardware
Installation documentation.
2. If necessary, download the current device driver, copy and extract the files to
the /usr/src directory on the Linux system. For example:
Change to the /usr/src directory and use the untar command.
cd /usr/src
tar xzvf filename.tar.gz
A subdirectory of /usr/src now exists called comtrol. This contains the
RocketPort/RocketModem driver and associated files.
3. Recompile the RocketPort/RocketModem driver.
Note: This is not always necessary, depending on the version of your kernel,
but it is safe to do.
make clean
make
4. Install the RocketPort/RocketModem driver as root:
make install
5. If you are using more than one ISA RocketPort/RocketModem board, or have
installed an ISA RocketPort or RocketModem board at a non-standard
address, you will need to set up the file /etc/rocketport.conf. The /usr/src/comtrol
directory contains a sample rocketport.conf file. Copy it to the /etc directory and
edit it according to the comments contained in the file.
Note: This step is NOT necessary, if you are using only PCI RocketPort or
RocketModem boards.
6. Optionally, edit your /etc/rc.d/rc.S file (or other appropriate boot-up script) so
that the rc.rocket script runs automatically each time your system boots. This
is done for you automatically if you are using a system with System V init files,
such as is used in the RedHat or Debian releases.
7. Either reboot to load the driver into the currently running system, or
manually load the driver running the rc.rocket script with the start argument.
For example:
/rc.rocket start
8. Configure your applications and/or your getty scripts as appropriate for your
application.
Note: The RocketModem looks to Linux like a RocketPort card with modems
attached; you can refer to the RocketModem AT command set on the
Comtrol CD or ftp/web sites.
9. For PCI-ONLY installation:
Edit the rocketport.conf script to remove or comment out the boardx=0xxx"
statement.
10. Optionally, edit your /etc/rc.d/rc.S† file so that the rc.rocket script runs
automatically each time the system boots. For example:
/bin/sh /etc/rc.d/rc.rocket
†This file may have a different file name, depending upon the Linux
distribution type.
Note: The rc.rocket script requires that setrocket be installed in the /bin
directory. The setrocket program creates the ttyRx devices (where x is a
number designating the port). The setrocket program is structured much
like the familiar setserial program, and performs a similar function.

RocketPort and RocketModem
Driver Installation for Novell® NetWare

How to Use this Document
You can use the interactive Table of Contents to locate the information you need.
Note: All blue underlined text are jumps to the information referenced.
Driver Requirements
This document discusses installing and configuring the RocketPort/RocketModem series driver for the Novell
operating system.
• NetWare 4.1x (MPR 3.1A or higher and/or NetWare Connect 2.0.30 or higher)
• IntranetWare I with NIAS (Support Pack V1.0)
• NetWare 5.0
Locating Information
For hardware specific information or the product overview, see the Hardware Installation documentation that
is available on the Comtrol CD or you can download the current version from the ftp/web site.
Comtrol documents are available in electronic form on the Comtrol web/ftp site. Driver updates can be
downloaded at no charge from the Comtrol web/ftp site. Always check the web or ftp sites to make sure that
you have the current driver and documentation.
Installation Overview
The driver installation process follows this basic outline:
1. Prepare the installation media. If you received the driver in zipped format (as a single file with a .zip
extension), extract the driver files and create an installation diskette or copy the files to the /system
directory on the server.
Note: For information about extracting files, see extract.htm.
2. If you created a diskette, copy the driver files into the /system directory on the server.
3. Initialize and configure the driver.
4. If you use NetWare Connect or a similar third-party product, use the load command to initialize the
driver, then use nwccon (4.1.x) or niascfg (5.x) to configure the driver and external devices.
Note: If you use nwccon for 5.x, you get a modified version of nwccon.
5. If you use NIAS or MPR, use inetcfg (4.1.x) or niascfg (5.x) to initialize and configure the driver and
external devices.
6. Down and restart the server.
7. Resume normal operations.

WanderLink and RocketPort® Series Installation Notes

Installing the Server Side
Use the following procedure to install the server side of the WanderLink and RocketPort installation.
Perform this procedure from the workstation.
Note: If NetWare Connect is resident on your server, then use the Removing NetWare Connect
discussion in the Novell NetWare Connect Administration Guide.
1. Install the WanderLink server software using the WanderLink Administration Guide.
2. Install the RocketPort controller using the RocketPort Series Asynchronous I/O Device Driver
(6528) for the Novell NetWare Operating System Installation Reference Card or the Hardware
Reference Card that came with the controller.
3. Copy the AIORCKT.NLM file to the server.
4. Update the AUTOEXEC.NCF file to include WLSTART.
5. Use the RocketPort documentation (6528D) as a reference to add the following statement to the
top of the WLSTART file:
load AIORCKT port=IOADDR {node=NNN} {name=sss} {nports=PP} {fastbaud}
6. Start the WanderLink server using the WanderLink documentation.

Installing the WanderLink PC Client Side
Use the following procedure to install the server side.
1. Install the WanderLink PC client software using the WanderLink Client Pack Guide. Make sure
that you select from the range that includes from COM1 to COM4 for the COM port number during
the modem setup in the WanderLink Client screen.
2. Test the client by using the FUNKDIAL test in the WanderLink client screen under Connection

WanderLink and RocketPort® Series Installation Notes

Installing the Server Side
Use the following procedure to install the server side of the WanderLink and RocketPort installation.
Perform this procedure from the workstation.
Note: If NetWare Connect is resident on your server, then use the Removing NetWare Connect
discussion in the Novell NetWare Connect Administration Guide.
1. Install the WanderLink server software using the WanderLink Administration Guide.
2. Install the RocketPort controller using the RocketPort Series Asynchronous I/O Device Driver
(6528) for the Novell NetWare Operating System Installation Reference Card or the Hardware
Reference Card that came with the controller.
3. Copy the AIORCKT.NLM file to the server.
4. Update the AUTOEXEC.NCF file to include WLSTART.
5. Use the RocketPort documentation (6528D) as a reference to add the following statement to the
top of the WLSTART file:
load AIORCKT port=IOADDR {node=NNN} {name=sss} {nports=PP} {fastbaud}
6. Start the WanderLink server using the WanderLink documentation.

Installing the WanderLink PC Client Side
Use the following procedure to install the server side.
1. Install the WanderLink PC client software using the WanderLink Client Pack Guide. Make sure
that you select from the range that includes from COM1 to COM4 for the COM port number during
the modem setup in the WanderLink Client screen.
2. Test the client by using the FUNKDIAL test in the WanderLink client screen under Connection

RocketPort and RocketModem
Driver Installation for Novell® NetWare

How to Use this Document
You can use the interactive Table of Contents to locate the information you need.
Note: All blue underlined text are jumps to the information referenced.
Driver Requirements
This document discusses installing and configuring the RocketPort/RocketModem series driver for the Novell
operating system.
• NetWare 4.1x (MPR 3.1A or higher and/or NetWare Connect 2.0.30 or higher)
• IntranetWare I with NIAS (Support Pack V1.0)
• NetWare 5.0
Locating Information
For hardware specific information or the product overview, see the Hardware Installation documentation that
is available on the Comtrol CD or you can download the current version from the ftp/web site.
Comtrol documents are available in electronic form on the Comtrol web/ftp site. Driver updates can be
downloaded at no charge from the Comtrol web/ftp site. Always check the web or ftp sites to make sure that
you have the current driver and documentation.
Installation Overview
The driver installation process follows this basic outline:
1. Prepare the installation media. If you received the driver in zipped format (as a single file with a .zip
extension), extract the driver files and create an installation diskette or copy the files to the /system
directory on the server.
Note: For information about extracting files, see extract.htm.
2. If you created a diskette, copy the driver files into the /system directory on the server.
3. Initialize and configure the driver.
4. If you use NetWare Connect or a similar third-party product, use the load command to initialize the
driver, then use nwccon (4.1.x) or niascfg (5.x) to configure the driver and external devices.
Note: If you use nwccon for 5.x, you get a modified version of nwccon.
5. If you use NIAS or MPR, use inetcfg (4.1.x) or niascfg (5.x) to initialize and configure the driver and
external devices.
6. Down and restart the server.
7. Resume normal operations.

Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................7
Overview.................................................................................................. 7
Operating System Requirements........................................................... 7
Technical Support ................................................................................... 8
Comtrol Corporate Headquarters.................................................... 9
Comtrol Europe ................................................................................ 9
Software and Document Updates .......................................................... 9
SCO OpenServer............................................................ 11
Overview................................................................................................ 11
Installation Prerequisites..................................................................... 12
Removing an Existing Driver............................................................... 12
Installing the New Driver .................................................................... 12
Extracting the Driver Files............................................................ 12
Software Installation...................................................................... 13
Rebooting the System..................................................................... 14
Verifying Installation ..................................................................... 15
Configuring Ports.................................................................................. 15
Enabling Ports ................................................................................ 17
Disabling Ports ............................................................................... 17
Viewing Settings............................................................................. 17
Hardware Flow Control ................................................................. 17
Baud Rate Mapping.............................................................................. 18
Setbaud ........................................................................................... 18
Baud.init ......................................................................................... 19
Terminal Sessions in SCO OpenServer ............................................... 19
Enabling Login Services ................................................................ 19
RS-485 Configuration ........................................................................... 21
RS485.............................................................................................. 21
RS485.init ....................................................................................... 21

Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................ 3
Overview............................................................................................................................................... 5
How to Use this Document .......................................................................................................................... 5
Driver Requirements................................................................................................................................... 5
Driver Features............................................................................................................................................. 5
Locating Hardware Installation Documentation .................................................................................. 5
Upgrading Your Operating System to Win2000 ..................................................................................... 6
Driver and Adapter Information ..................................................................................................... 7
Removing or Disabling the Adapter ........................................................................................................ 7
Installing the Driver .................................................................................................................................... 7
Upgrading the Driver ................................................................................................................................ 13
Accessing the Main Setup Tab.................................................................................................................. 17
Changing Device Properties..................................................................................................................... 18
Configuring Device Properties ................................................................................................................ 19
Configuring Port Properties..................................................................................................................... 20
Adding Additional Adapters ..................................................................................................................... 20
Configuring Modems Overview...................................................................................................... 21
Installing Modems...................................................................................................................................... 21
Comtrol Tools .................................................................................................................................... 25
Installing the Utilities (Windows 2000 and Windows XP).................................................................. 25
Using Test Terminal .................................................................................................................................. 27
Using Port Monitor .................................................................................................................................... 30
Using Peer Tracer ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting and Technical Support ..................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 37
Technical Support...................................................................................................................................... 38
Index .................................................................................................................................................... 39

Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................7
Overview.................................................................................................. 7
Operating System Requirements........................................................... 7
Technical Support ................................................................................... 8
Comtrol Corporate Headquarters.................................................... 9
Comtrol Europe ................................................................................ 9
Software and Document Updates .......................................................... 9
Windows 95/98 ................................................................ 11
Overview................................................................................................ 11
Installation Prerequisites..................................................................... 11
Updating, Disabling, or Removing the Driver..................................... 12
Installing the New Driver .................................................................... 14
Extracting the Installation Files ................................................... 14
Software Installation: PCI-Bus ..................................................... 14
Software Installation: ISA-Bus...................................................... 17
Advanced Configuration....................................................................... 22
COM Port Numbering .................................................................... 22
Remapping Baud Rates.................................................................. 24
Scan Rate: Using Baud Rates Above 230.4K bps ......................... 25
Installation Without a Dedicated IRQ .......................................... 25
Stay Resident.................................................................................. 25
Fast.................................................................................................. 25
Changing the IRQ .......................................................................... 26
RocketPort 485 ...................................................................................... 27
Adding RocketPort Cards ..................................................................... 27
Configuring Modems ............................................................................ 29
Configuring Printers............................................................................. 31
Changing Printer Port Configuration After Installation ............. 32
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 32

Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................7
Overview.................................................................................................. 7
Operating System Requirements........................................................... 7
Technical Support ................................................................................... 8
Comtrol Corporate Headquarters.................................................... 9
Comtrol Europe ................................................................................ 9
Software and Document Updates .......................................................... 9
Windows 95/98 ................................................................ 11
Overview................................................................................................ 11
Installation Prerequisites..................................................................... 11
Updating, Disabling, or Removing the Driver..................................... 12
Installing the New Driver .................................................................... 14
Extracting the Installation Files ................................................... 14
Software Installation: PCI-Bus ..................................................... 14
Software Installation: ISA-Bus...................................................... 17
Advanced Configuration....................................................................... 22
COM Port Numbering .................................................................... 22
Remapping Baud Rates.................................................................. 24
Scan Rate: Using Baud Rates Above 230.4K bps ......................... 25
Installation Without a Dedicated IRQ .......................................... 25
Stay Resident.................................................................................. 25
Fast.................................................................................................. 25
Changing the IRQ .......................................................................... 26
RocketPort 485 ...................................................................................... 27
Adding RocketPort Cards ..................................................................... 27
Configuring Modems ............................................................................ 29
Configuring Printers............................................................................. 31
Changing Printer Port Configuration After Installation ............. 32
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 32

Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................ 3
Overview............................................................................................................................................... 5
How to Use this Document .......................................................................................................................... 5
Driver Requirements................................................................................................................................... 5
Locating Hardware Installation Documentation .................................................................................. 5
Installation Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................... 6
Driver and Adapter Information ..................................................................................................... 7
Removing an Existing Driver ..................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Device Driver ....................................................................................................................... 8
Changing or Viewing Driver Configuration ......................................................................................... 15
Changing or Viewing Adapter Configuration ...................................................................................... 17
Changing or Viewing Port Configuration ............................................................................................. 19
Adding an Adapter ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Removing an Adapter................................................................................................................................ 22
Windows NT Configuration Overview.......................................................................................... 23
Configuring Modems ................................................................................................................................. 23
Installing and Configuring RAS............................................................................................................... 26
Configuring Printers ................................................................................................................................. 31
Comtrol Tools .................................................................................................................................... 34
Using Test Terminal .................................................................................................................................. 34
Using Port Monitor .................................................................................................................................... 37
Using Peer Tracer ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting and Technical Support ..................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 44
Device Driver and OS Capabilities and Limitations........................................................................... 45
Technical Support...................................................................................................................................... 47
Index .................................................................................................................................................... 48

RocketPort/RocketModem
Novell Driver Assembly
History
20 Mar 2000 - 5.05
Updated AIORCKT.DOC

11 Feb 00 - V5.04
Update the driver to support the PCI RocketModem boards. Also added support for PCI detection by making the driver NBI aware. The FINDRCKT DOS utility has been removed and its functionality has been moved inside the driver and can be used by entering 'LOAD AIORCKT FINDPCI'. With The PCI detection now in the driver the method of loading the driver for a PCI board has been changed to 'LOAD AIORCKT PCI'. A simple terminal utility, 'RCKTTERM.NLM', has been added. It provides a way of selecting a board and a port or ports for LOOPBACK testing or a method of talking directly to a modem.
-WRD

11 Feb 99 - V5.03
Modify FINDRCKT to identify RP 4RJ, fix 32port bug.
-FABA

20 May 98 - V5.02
Recompile AIORCKT using SDK 2.0c for 3.12 compatibility. Add 56K V.90 RocketModem definitions.
Tinker with AcquirePort to reject HYPERBAUD attempts on non-HYPERBAUD (i.e., non-921) boards.
-FABA

14 Apr 98 - V5.01
NWCCON fails to complete initialization of ports associated with modems defined as 'United Kingdom' or 'United States'. Altered modem descriptions to 'UK' and 'USA'.
-FABA

1 Apr 98 - V5.00
Added international RocketModem support. Added error and info code numbers.
-FABA

9/30/97 - V4.02
This release adds support for the Ring Indicator status bit on the RocketPort Plus (921) board. It also fixes a problem with NOVELLs 'GetPortsRollCall'. It returned 0 for the 'external status' and 'changed external status' fields.
-WRD

8/13/97 - V4.01
This release is essentially the same as V4.00. It was necessary to change the revision because of the way the files are grouped when the driver is shipped. The problem was in INETCFG. It was impossible to select the HYPERBAUD option for the 921 board. This required changes to the AIORCKT.ADI file. To keep revisions straight it became necessary to rev the driver. This driver did ship on the RocketModem diskette (6550).
-WRD

RocketPort/RocketModem
Novell Driver Assembly
History
20 Mar 2000 - 5.05
Updated AIORCKT.DOC

11 Feb 00 - V5.04
Update the driver to support the PCI RocketModem boards. Also added support for PCI detection by making the driver NBI aware. The FINDRCKT DOS utility has been removed and its functionality has been moved inside the driver and can be used by entering 'LOAD AIORCKT FINDPCI'. With The PCI detection now in the driver the method of loading the driver for a PCI board has been changed to 'LOAD AIORCKT PCI'. A simple terminal utility, 'RCKTTERM.NLM', has been added. It provides a way of selecting a board and a port or ports for LOOPBACK testing or a method of talking directly to a modem.
-WRD

11 Feb 99 - V5.03
Modify FINDRCKT to identify RP 4RJ, fix 32port bug.
-FABA

20 May 98 - V5.02
Recompile AIORCKT using SDK 2.0c for 3.12 compatibility. Add 56K V.90 RocketModem definitions.
Tinker with AcquirePort to reject HYPERBAUD attempts on non-HYPERBAUD (i.e., non-921) boards.
-FABA

14 Apr 98 - V5.01
NWCCON fails to complete initialization of ports associated with modems defined as 'United Kingdom' or 'United States'. Altered modem descriptions to 'UK' and 'USA'.
-FABA

1 Apr 98 - V5.00
Added international RocketModem support. Added error and info code numbers.
-FABA

9/30/97 - V4.02
This release adds support for the Ring Indicator status bit on the RocketPort Plus (921) board. It also fixes a problem with NOVELLs 'GetPortsRollCall'. It returned 0 for the 'external status' and 'changed external status' fields.
-WRD

8/13/97 - V4.01
This release is essentially the same as V4.00. It was necessary to change the revision because of the way the files are grouped when the driver is shipped. The problem was in INETCFG. It was impossible to select the HYPERBAUD option for the 921 board. This required changes to the AIORCKT.ADI file. To keep revisions straight it became necessary to rev the driver. This driver did ship on the RocketModem diskette (6550).
-WRD

Do NOT install this driver in a Windows XP or NT system RocketPort/RocketModem(R) Device Driver for Windows(TM) NT2000 Operating System

For NT2000 Operating System only, not for NT4.0 or NT3.51.
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INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER(PCI board)

Use the following procedure to install the device driver for
the first time with a RocketPort PCI board.

After the board is installed in the machine, when Windows NT5.0
powers up the Found New Hardware Wizard will see this new PCI
board as a PCI Simple Communications Controller. Select
search for driver files and click next. On the next sheet
select "Other Locations" to search for drivers.
You will then need to type in the path to the driver disk
or directory with the RocketPort drivers.

After the driver files are copied over, you can set the starting
com-port name by starting the Device Manager in the control panel,
select Multiport serial adapters and then
select the RocketPort card. An options sheet is available
to adjust these options.

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INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER(Pass 2 - RocketModem II PCI board)

If you are installing a RocketModem II PCI board for the first
time, the Found New Hardware wizard will start a second time
after the driver for the RocketModem board has been installed.
This second pass is necessary to locate and install the modems.

Initially, the wizard will see the (first) new PCI modem as a
Conexant Compatible External PnP Modem. Select search for driver
files and click next. On the next sheet select "Other Locations"
to search for drivers. You will then need to type in the path to
the driver disk or directory with the RocketModem drivers.

The remaining modems on the RocketModem II board will be installed
automatically once the installation for the first modem is done.

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INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER(ISA board)

Use the following procedure to install the device driver for
the first time with a RocketPort ISA board.

After the board is installed in the machine, run the Add Hardware
Wizard from the Windows NT5.0 control panel. Select Multiport serial
adapter to install. Then select the button.
You will need to type in the path to the driver disk or
directory with the RocketPort drivers.

The resources should be selected according to your switch
selection on the RocketPort board. The RocketPort ISA board
switch setting default from the factory are 180H io-address.

After the driver is installed, you can set the starting
com-port name by starting the Device Manager in the control panel,
select Multiport serial adapters and then select the RocketPort card.
An options sheet should be available to adjust the options.

Reboot the machine after the installation.

Execute this file on your system and follow the Installation Wizard.

Use this readme file to install the Comtrol(TM) Windows(R) 95/98 driver
for the following products:

* RocketPort(R) ISA and PCI series
* RocketPort 485
* RocketModem(TM)
* RocketModem i
* RocketModem II

You can install up to four RocketPort or RocketModem adapters in
one computer, including a combination of ISA and PCI RocketPort and
RocketModem adapters. See the Hardware Installation Card that came
with your product to determine specific baud rates.

NOTE: The RocketPort 8J, which features eight RJ11 connectors on
the mounting bracket, does not support full modem-control
and is not recommended for remote access use.

The RocketPort 8, which features an external interface box,
and the RocketPort Octacable, which features a fanout cable,
do support full modem control.

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PREREQUISITES

This guide assumes that you have already installed the Windows 95
or Windows 98 operating system (OS) and that you have a basic
understanding of OS operation. This product was developed and
documented using Windows 95, and tested using Windows 95 and 98.
You may need to adapt these instructions for Windows 98.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OTHER SOURCES

The following topics are not discussed in this readme file:

* Hardware installation
* Port configuration (port naming, and numbering)
* Modem configuration
* Printer configuration
* Device driver capabilities, features, and limitations
* Multiple Board installation
* Advanced Installation Options (configuring the IRQ,
installing without an IRQ, and changing I/O addresses)
* Advanced Board Options (Stay Resident, Scan Rate, and baud
baud rate mapping)

If you do not have a current copy of the Software Installation
and Configuratin Guide or the latest driver, you can download
these files from the Comtrol web (http://www.comtrol.com) or
ftp (ftp://ftp.comtrol.com) sites.

ALWAYS CHECK THE WEB OR FTP SITE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE
CURRENT DRIVER AND DOCUMENTATION.

Use this readme file to install the Comtrol(TM) Windows(R) 95/98 driver
for the following products:

* RocketPort(R) ISA and PCI series
* RocketPort 485
* RocketModem(TM)
* RocketModem i
* RocketModem II

You can install up to four RocketPort or RocketModem adapters in
one computer, including a combination of ISA and PCI RocketPort and
RocketModem adapters. See the Hardware Installation Card that came
with your product to determine specific baud rates.

NOTE: The RocketPort 8J, which features eight RJ11 connectors on
the mounting bracket, does not support full modem-control
and is not recommended for remote access use.

The RocketPort 8, which features an external interface box,
and the RocketPort Octacable, which features a fanout cable,
do support full modem control.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
PREREQUISITES

This guide assumes that you have already installed the Windows 95
or Windows 98 operating system (OS) and that you have a basic
understanding of OS operation. This product was developed and
documented using Windows 95, and tested using Windows 95 and 98.
You may need to adapt these instructions for Windows 98.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OTHER SOURCES

The following topics are not discussed in this readme file:

* Hardware installation
* Port configuration (port naming, and numbering)
* Modem configuration
* Printer configuration
* Device driver capabilities, features, and limitations
* Multiple Board installation
* Advanced Installation Options (configuring the IRQ,
installing without an IRQ, and changing I/O addresses)
* Advanced Board Options (Stay Resident, Scan Rate, and baud
baud rate mapping)

If you do not have a current copy of the Software Installation
and Configuratin Guide or the latest driver, you can download
these files from the Comtrol web (http://www.comtrol.com) or
ftp (ftp://ftp.comtrol.com) sites.

ALWAYS CHECK THE WEB OR FTP SITE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE
CURRENT DRIVER AND DOCUMENTATION.

Do NOT install this driver in Windows 2000/XP operating systems. RocketPort(R)/RocketModem(TM) Series Device Driver
for the Windows NT(R) operating system
=================================================================
DOCUMENT SCOPE AND LIMITS

Use this readme file to install the Comtrol Windows NT driver for
the following products:

* RocketPort ISA and PCI series
* RocketPort 485
* RocketPort 422
* RocketPort Plus
* RocketPort UPCI
* RocketModem
* RocketModem i
* RocketModemII

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INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES

1. This guide assumes that you have already installed the
Windows NT operating system (OS) and that you understand
OS operation. This product was developed and tested
using Windows NT Release 3.51, Windows NT Release 4.0,
BackOffice 4.0, Terminal Server 4.0, and Citrix WinFrame
Release 1.7.

These instructions are based on Windows NT Release 4.0.
If you are using another version, adapt the instructions
as needed.

2. You must have at least one RocketPort or RocketModem
adapter installed before installing this driver. See the
hardware documentation for more information.

3. If you are using NT 3.51 or an early version of NT 4.0
with no service packs applied, and using the
RocketPort/RocketModem adapter to provide dial-in (RAS)
access to the NT server, verify that NetBEUI is installed
before installing RAS.

Under NT 4.0, RAS will not work properly unless you have
at least Service Pack 3 applied. For more information
about service packs and updates, contact Microsoft.

4. If you are installing the RocketPort/RocketModem in a
server without an existing network adapter (NIC), you
must install network services and the Microsoft Loopback
Adapter software first. See the Microsoft documentation
for more information.

5. Finally, if you are upgrading from an earlier version of
the RocketPort/RocketModem device driver software, you
must remove the old software before installing this new
version. DO NOT use the Update option.

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INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OTHER SOURCES

The following topics are not discussed in this readme file:

* Hardware installation
* Port configuration
* Modem configuration
* Printer configuration
* Device driver capabilities and limitations