Q175186: Extra Modem Settings A-C for Connecting to MSN
Article: Q175186
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbmsnkbfaq
Last Modified: 08-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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SUMMARY
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You may be unable to connect, or have difficulty remaining connected to MSN, The
Microsoft Network. Some modems may require extra settings or specific
configurations to connect to MSN.
The following table lists extra modem settings and configurations that may help
specific modems connect to MSN.
NOTE: Rockwell settings may work for any modem that uses the Rockwell chipset,
including Boca, Zoltrix, and Zoom 14.4 modems.
*UARTless Boca Modems: Some of the Boca modems use software drivers. Due to the
lack of a UART chip, you must contact the modem manufacturer to obtain the
proper drivers.
MORE INFORMATION
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Manufacturer/Model Extra Settings Status Configuration
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Acer 14.4 Data/Fax Unknown UNCONFIRMED (ATI3= CL-MD 14/14
AT\EC) This is a
Cirrus Logic 14.4
Data/Fax modem;
there should be no
MSN only connection
issue but for the
MSN and Internet
numbers UnimodemV
(unimodv.exe) is
needed. This file
contains the
updated driver or
Modem.inf. file for
this modem. Contact
the manufacturer.
Acer 28.8 Pad-sp 1.xx None CONFIRMED Let Windows detect
as a Standard 28.8.
Acer Acros S7=90S10=80 UNCONFIRMED (ATI6=rcv288Dpi)
ArchTek 28.8 None CONFIRMED Install as Accura
28.8 V.34-VFC.
Compress Data off,
Error Control off.
ArchTek Data/Fax Unknown UNCONFIRMED AT?= This is needed
along with model.
Install as Accura
28.8 V.34-VFC.
Compress Data off.
Aspen 28.8 PnP AT&F UNCONFIRMED ATI3= This is
needed along with
model. Install as
a Standard 28.8.
AST ATI 300-600 Series Unknown UNCONFIRMED As these modems
are software
driven,
contact the
manufacturer
for configuration
information or to
obtain procedures
for reinstallation.
AT&T Keep In Touch 28.8 None CONFIRMED Error Control off.
PCMCIA
Boca Research M1441W &K3\N3%C0 CONFIRMED Error Control off.
Boca Research 28.8 AT&F1 CONFIRMED With the 16550 UART
Data/Fax Error Control on,
Compress Data off.
Boca Research 28.8 VFast AT&F1&K3&D0 CONFIRMED (mv28ki) Error
Control off.
Boca Research AT&F CONFIRMED Install as a
Sound Expression Standard 28.8,
SE34 SVD 28.8 if drivers are
not available.
Boca Research 33.6 AT&Fs11=50 CONFIRMED Error Control off.
v.34 FDVSP
Cardinal 28.8 PnP None CONFIRMED Click the "Wait for
dial tone before
dialing" check box
to clear it on the
Connection tab of
Modem Properties.
Cardinal 28.8 MVP AT&F1 UNCONFIRMED Error Control on
with Compress Data
off. Maximum speed
38400.
Cardinal 33.6 S37=11+MS=11, UNCONFIRMED None.
1,300,33600
Cirrus Logic 14.4 \N3\Q3%C0 UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
Install as a 14.4
Data/Fax.
CommWave PC TEL 28.8 %C0\N3 CONFIRMED None.
CommWave Data/Fax V.34 %C0\N3 CONFIRMED None.
AT&T Chipset
Compaq Presario 33.6 Unknown UNCONFIRMED There are two
VSC 4704 & 4712 Predator modems listed in
the MSN Connection
Settings screen and
in the Modems tool
in Control Panel.
These modems have a
Virtual UART. Click
Diagnostics on the
More Info tab in
the Modems tool in
Control Panel. Note
the UART is listed
as Software. These
modems vary in
which extra
settings allow
them to connect.
Compaq Presario 33.6, AT&F&D0 CONFIRMED Set flow control to
56K Upgradeable; Software Xon, Xoff.
version 1.31 Error Control off.
Compaq 33.6 %C0\N3 UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
Listed as 16550AN
for UART.
Compaq Predator Unknown UNCONFIRMED Contact the
manufacturer. If by
chance an engineer
uninstalls the
Compaq Predator
modem, click Other
in the Modems tool
in Control Panel,
then click Browse
and navigate to the
Windows\System
folder to reinstall
the modem.
Compaq 33.6 VFC %C0\N3 UNCONFIRMED Error Control off
Listed as 16550AN
for UART.
ComStar28.8 Unknown UNCONFIRMED Install as Hayes
Optima 28.8
V.34+Fax+Voice.
Creative Labs 28.8 AT&F1&K3&D0 CONFIRMED Error Control off.
Data/Fax
Creative Labs AT&F1 UNCONFIRMED (ATI3=V1.300) Error
Sound Blaster 28.8 Control on.
Internal Compress
data off.
Creatix 28.8 AT&F UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
(Sierra 28.8 PnP Data/
Fax/Voice/Speaker Phone
SQ3465)
To add an extra setting or to change the Use Error Control or Compress Data
options, use the following 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. In the Extra Settings box, type the appropriate extra settings.
6. Enable or disable the Use Error Control and Compress Data options as
appropriate.
7. Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel.
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbmsn kbfaq
Technology : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130 kbMSN250
Version : WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Issue type : kbinfo
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