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Q155966: Using Elsa Microlink ISDN/TLV34 to Connect to MSN

Article: Q155966
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbmsn
Last Modified: 13-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.3, 2.0, 2.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install an Elsa Microlink ISDN/TLV34 modem, you may receive the
following message when you attempt to connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network:

  No dial tone.

CAUSE
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By default, the Elsa Microlink ISDN/TLV34 modem uses the V.120 protocol, which
MSN does not support.

RESOLUTION
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Change the protocol to PPP by adding the following extra setting:

  "AT%P1" (without the quotation marks)

To add this setting, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Modems.

3. Click the modem you are using, and then click Properties.

4. On the Connection tab, click Advanced.

5. Type the following line in the Extra Settings box:

  "AT%P1" (without the quotation marks)

6. Click OK until you return to Windows.

Additional query words: msn

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Keywords          : kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130 kbMSN250
Version           : WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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