Paradyne 2001 Release note

Brand: Paradyne

Model: 2001

Type: Release note

Paradyne 2001, the Multimedia Communicator, enables simultaneous audio and data communication at 4,800 bps, and with DataBurst enabled, it can reach speeds up to 14,400 bps during audio silences. Ideal for telecommuters and remote workers, it features enhanced sound in VoiceSpan mode and a new DataBurst feature that automatically adjusts data rates based on audio input.

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Firmware Upgrade for your

AT&T Paradyne DataPort 2001

Multimedia Communicator

Document Number 3730-A2-GK40-00

AT&T Paradyne is making continual improvements in

the DataPort 2001 Multimedia Communicator’s

operational firmware (the program executed by the

DataPort 2001’s internal microprocessors).

Developments soon to be released include

enhanced sound in VoiceSpan mode, and the new

DataBurst feature. DataBurst automatically

switches to data-only mode at the highest data rate

possible whenever an audio silence occurs (such as

the silences between spoken words), and switches

back to simultaneous audio and data mode when

there is sound to transmit. This means that data can

be transmitted much faster.

DataPort 2001s without DataBurst will not be

compatible with DataPort 2001s with DataBurst

in VoiceSpan mode. However, for a limited time,

AT&T Paradyne will provide a free firmware upgrade

that will permit you to add DataBurst and other

enhancements to your DataPort 2001. After April 15,

1994, the latest firmware release will be available to

you on the AT&T Paradyne Bulletin Board System

(BBS).

If you are unsure whether your DataPort 2001 has

the DataBurst feature, use your communications

program to issue the I1 (Identification) command. If

the DataPort 2001 responds with “230” or a larger

number, it has the DataBurst feature.

Upgrade Instructions

Follow these steps to check the BBS for the

availability of this release and to download it. You will

need a DataPort 2001, a PC, and communications

software.

1. Using your communications program, dial our

BBS at 813-532-5254.

2. Enter your full name and password.

If you are a first-time caller the system will ask

you for user information, including a password.

Make a note of the password you choose for

future use.

3. At the main menu enter: V for VoiceSpan –

DataPort 2001 Area.

4. At the VoiceSpan Menu enter: D for Download

in VoiceSpan DataPort 2001 Area.

5. A list of files is displayed, including firmware

release files. These have names that start with

REL and end with the version number and the

file extension .EXE. For example, firmware

release 2.30.10 is associated with filename

REL23010.EXE.

6. Enter D, a space, and a filename:

REL

xxxxx

.EXE (where

xxxxx

is the highest

release number available). Press <RETURN

or ENTER>.

7. Enter the Transfer Protocol that your

communications package uses, such as Z (for

ZMODEM).

8. Initiate the download sequence for your

communications package.

9. After the file has been transferred you may exit

the BBS and end the call.

10. Put REL

xxxxx

.EXE in its own directory and

type: REL

xxxxx

.EXE <RETURN or ENTER>.

11. REL

xxxxx

.EXE will explode into 3 files:

xxxxx

E.CXD, HOW-2.TXT, and

DPDLCP.EXE.

12. Read HOW-2.TXT (using your text editor or

word processing program) for further

instructions. That document explains how to

load the firmware into your DataPort 2001.

Using DataBurst

VoiceSpan permits simultaneous audio and data

communication with a data rate of 4,800 bps.

DataBurst is a feature of VoiceSpan that affects the

audio and data being sent to you from a remote

DataPort 2001 in VoiceSpan mode. DataBurst

makes use of audio silences to transmit data at the

highest possible rate (up to 14,400 bps), which can

substantially improve throughput.

DataBurst is normally enabled when you are in

VoiceSpan mode. It can be turned off and on using

the %VA command: %VA0 disables and %VA1

enables DataBurst. The VoiceSpan Defaults

command %VF enables DataBurst (%VA1).

For more information about VoiceSpan, see the

VoiceSpan file on the BBS.

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