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Q172822: Correct Modem Is Not Used To Connect to MSN

Article: Q172822
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 2.6,5.0,5.1,5.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbmsn
Last Modified: 21-MAR-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 2.6, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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The modem that you selected when you installed MSN, The Microsoft Network, may
not be the modem that is used when you attempt to connect to MSN.

CAUSE
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Connection Manager may be configured to use another modem.

RESOLUTION
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Configure Connection Manager to use the correct modem. To do so, use the
following steps:

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

2. On the Dialing tab, in the Connect Using box click the correct modem, and
  then click OK.

Additional query words: msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n. kbimu

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Keywords          : kbenv kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN520 kbMSN510 kbMSN500 kbMSN260
Version           : :2.6,5.0,5.1,5.2
Issue type        : kbprb

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