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Q155984: Using the AVM Fritz ISDN Card with MSN

Article: Q155984
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbmsn
Last Modified: 09-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 the AVM Fritz ISDN card, you are unable to connect to MSN, The
Microsoft Network.

CAUSE
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After installing the AVM Fritz ISDN card, you need to download the CAPI port
drivers provided by the card's manufacturer.

RESOLUTION
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The CAPI port drivers help you set up your AVM Fritz ISDN card correctly and
install it as one of several modems. You can check the configuration by
double-clicking the Modems icon in Control Panel. The following modems should be
listed:

- AVM ISDN - ISDN (X.75)

- AVM ISDN BTX

- AVM ISDN Custom Config

- AVM ISDN Internet (PPP over ISDN)

- AVM ISDN Mailbox. (X.75)

- AVM ISDN RAS (PPP over ISDN)

To use the AVM Fritz ISDN card with MSN, follow these steps:

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

2. Double-click Modems.

3. Click AVM ISDN Internet (PPP over ISDN), and then click Properties.

4. On the Connection tab, click Advanced.

5. In the Extra Settings box, type the following line:

  "ATS31=1" (without the quotation marks)

6. Click OK until you return to Windows.

7. Right-click the MSN icon on the desktop, and then click Connection Settings.

8. In the Connect Using box, click AVM ISDN Internet (PPP over ISDN).

9. Click OK.

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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