Q175187: Extra Modem Settings I-M for Connecting to MSN
Article: Q175187
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.
MORE INFORMATION
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Manufacturer/Model Extra Settings Status Configuration
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IBM Aptiva MWave 28.8 None CONFIRMED Use Error Control
on for the first
attempts, then, if
necessary, use
Error Control off.
IBM Aptiva MWave 28.8 Unknown UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
with MWave 2.0 driver McAfee & the IBM
Aptiva conflict.
Right-click the
shield on the
taskbar, click
Disable, and then
retry the modem
connection. If the
caller wishes to
have McAfee active
after connecting,
right-click the
shield and then
click Enable. This
should resolve the
issue.
IBM ThinkPad MWave 28.8 AT&F&SE1Q0V1X1 CONFIRMED None.
PCMCIA
IBM ThinkPad 28.8 Unknown UNCONFIRMED You can only
with MWave 2.0 driver connect at 19,200
with 28.8 numbers.
You must contact
IBM for a firmware
update to resolve
this issue.
IBM ThinkPad AT&FSE1Q0V1X1 UNCONFIRMED There is a
MWave 28.8 PCMCIA conflict with the
graphics card on
these computers.
You must contact
IBM to resolve
this issue.
IBM Internal E1Q0V1X4&K3 CONFIRMED None.
Model 701 14.4
Infotel 14.4 Data/Fax AT&F CONFIRMED Install as a
Standard 14.4.
Remove FIFO
Buffers.
Infotel 28.8 Data/Fax AT&F1 CONFIRMED Error Control off.
Intel IntelliFax 14.4 AT&F UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
Logicode %C0\N3S10=200 CONFIRMED None.
Quick-Tel 2814 HV
Maxtech 14.4 Unknown UNCONFIRMED Remove modem and
then restart the
computer. Install
as a Standard
14.4.
MaxTech 28.8 Unknown UNCONFIRMED Install as a
Standard 28.8. Set
maximum speed to
38400.
MaxTech 33.6 AT&F UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
Remove the Maxtech
driver and then
restart the
computer. Redetect
the modem but
install as a
Standard 28.8
MaxTech 33.6 Unknown UNCONFIRMED Check ATI6= DSP
with TI chipset and EPROM versions
2.0. DSP and EPROM
dates 12/18/95.
See US Robotics
33.6 modem with
the TI chipset for
more information
on this modem.
Megahertz 14.4 AT&F CONFIRMED None.
Cruise Card
Megahertz XJ2288 PCMCIA AT&F CONFIRMED Error Control on.
Motorola AT&F1 CONFIRMED Error Control on.
Lifestyle 28.8 PnP Compress Data off.
Motorola None CONFIRMED Install as a
Lifestyle & Power 28.8 Standard 28.8.
External
Motorola AT&F&C1&D2\Q3 UNCONFIRMED None.
Lifestyle 28.8 PnP
Motorola Unknown UNCONFIRMED Install as a
Lifestyle & Power 28.8 Standard 28.8.
External
Motorola AT&F&K3&D0 UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
Modem Surfer 28.8
Motorola \N3\Q3%C0 UNCONFIRMED Different extra
Modem Surfer 28.8 settings may be
needed for
different BIOS
versions or
configurations.
Contact the
manufacturer.
Motorola AT&F CONFIRMED Error Control off,
Montana PCMCIA 28.8 and set maximum
speed to 57600.
Motorola AT&F CONFIRMED Error Control off.
Montana PCMCIA 33.6 Getting these
PCMCIA modems
connected may
require new
drivers. Contact
the manufacturer
or visit their web
site to download
new drivers, if
available.
Motorola Premier 33.6 *MM UNCONFIRMED The Modem.inf file
provided by the
manufacturer
disables Automode
modulation and
locks the modem in
v.22bis mode. To
use Automode
modulation
characteristics
and true v.34
modem speeds,
contact the
manufacturer.
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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