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Q162740: Using Motorola Premier 33.6 Modem with MSN

Article: Q162740
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5 
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SUMMARY
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The manufacturer's .inf file supplied with the Motorola Premier 33.6 modem sets
some parameters incorrectly for use with MSN, The Microsoft Network.

MORE INFORMATION
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The manufacturer's .inf file disables Automode modulation and locks the modem in
v.22bis mode. To use Automode modulation characteristics and true v.34 modem
speeds, follow these steps:

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

2. Double-click Modems.

3. Click the Motorola Premier 33.6 modem, and then click Properties.

4. On the Connection tab, click Advanced.

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

  "*MM" (without the quotation marks)

6. Click OK or Close until you return to Windows.

Additional query words: msn

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130 kbMSN250 kbMSN120
Version           : WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5

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