Q175250: Extra Modem Settings U-Z for Connecting to MSN
Article: Q175250
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbfaq
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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U.S. Robotics 28.8 &N13 UNCONFIRMED USR 28.8 modems
with a firmware
revision prior to
4/18/95 have known
problems. Obtain a
firmware revision
dated 4/18/95
or later from
the manufacturer.
Once updated, the
modem speed is
limited to 26,400
bps; this allows
for slower MSN
connection speeds.
U.S. Robotics None CONFIRMED Error Control off.
Sportster 14.4si
U.S. Robotics AT&F1&K3&N13&D0 CONFIRMED Error Control
Sportster 28.8 Vi off. Install as a
Internal USR Sportster 28.8
internal.
U.S. Robotics AT&F1&K3&N13 CONFIRMED None, or (ATI3=
Sportster V6.0);
Check for BIOS date
on V6.0 (Check
ATI7 response).
Supervisor date
should be 4/18/95
or later, if not,
contact the
manufacturer for
BIOS update; the
old BIOS cannot
handle the 32-bit
drivers. Error
Control off.
U.S. Robotics AT&F1 CONFIRMED If the UART is an
Sportster WinModem 8250, remove FIFO
28.8 Fax RS buffers (requires
a 16550 compatible
UART).
U.S. Robotics 14.4 AT&F CONFIRMED Error Control off.
PCMCIA
U.S. Robotics 28.8 S56=144 S27=48 CONFIRMED Error Control off.
PCMCIA
U.S. Robotics 33.6 AT&Ns58=1s11=50 CONFIRMED Install a Standard
Courier V Everything, 28.8 driver on the
Upgradeable to 56K same port and set
as the default if
the manufacturer's
drivers are not
available.
US Robotics AT&F1s11=50 CONFIRMED Error Control off;
Sportster 14.4 maximum speed to
57600. You may have
to install as a
Standard 28.8.
US Robotics AT&F1 UNCONFIRMED Verify the UART is
Sportster WinModem a 16550; if it is
28.8 Fax RS an 8250, clear the
Use FIFO Buffers
check box in the
Advanced Port
Settings dialog
box in the modem's
property sheet.
(A driver update
is available for
this modem; refer
the customer to
the manufacturer
if they have not
yet contacted them
about this issue.)
US Robotics S54=192 S56=0 UNCONFIRMED None.
Sportster 33.6 S37=11
US Robotics AT&F1S27=32S33=32 UNCONFIRMED Error control off.
Sportster 33.6 (Need to have the
USR Sportster 33.6
driver installed;
if so, add S32=16
to Extra Settings.)
US Robotics 33.6 Unknown UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
Need to install the
USR 1433VHD driver.
(Refer customer to
the manufacturer
for installation
of this driver.)
All Sportster 33.6
modems with a TI
chipset revision
date of January
11th until May of
1996 are defective.
Viking PCMCIA 33.6 AT&F CONFIRMED None.
WiseCom VoiceView 28.8 AT&F UNCONFIRMED (ATI3=copyright
1996 SSC V2.2
BO2-01/0)
Maximum speed to
38400. In Dial-Up
Networking use IP
Header Compression
off.
Xircom 28.8 PCMCIA Unknown UNCONFIRMED Error Control off.
XPM 33.6I AT&F1 S32=16 UNCONFIRMED None.
Zoltrix 28.8 &K3 UNCONFIRMED Install as a
Standard 28.8
internal.
Zoltrix 14.4 &K3+H3S95=1 CONFIRMED Error Control off.
Zoom ComStar 28.8 None CONFIRMED Install as a Hayes
Optima 28.8 V.34 +
Data/Fax/Voice
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 : kbfaq
Technology : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130 kbMSN250
Version : WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
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