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Q175288: Extra Modem Settings D-H for Connecting to MSN

Article: Q175288
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 or maintain a connection 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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Delrina 14.4 PCMCIA          &Q6&K3           CONFIRMED    None.

Diamond Multimedia           AT&F             UNCONFIRMED  Error Control
Telecommander 3500                                         on. Compress
                                                          Data off.
                                                          Maximum speed
                                                          setting 38400.

Diamond Multimedia           AT&F             CONFIRMED    Error Control
TeleCommander 2500                                         on. Compress
14.4 data/fax                                              Data off.

Diamond Multimedia           \N3%C0           UNCONFIRMED  Error Control
TeleCommander 2500                                         off.
14.4 data/fax

Diamond Multimedia           AT&F             CONFIRMED    Error Control
TeleCommander 3500                                         on. Compress
28.8 data/fax                                              Data off.
                                                          Maximum speed
                                                          setting 38400.

Digicom 14.4 SoftModem       \N0&K4           CONFIRMED    None.

Digicom 14.4                 &Q6&K3           CONFIRMED    None.

Digicom Connection 14.4+     &K3%C0           CONFIRMED    Error control
                                                          off. (This is
                                                          with the
                                                          Digicom
                                                          SoftModem
                                                          drivers
                                                          installed.)

DigiCom 14.4 SoftModem TEST  \N0&K4           UNCONFIRMED  None.

DigiCom Scout 28.8 TEST      AT&F1            UNCONFIRMED  None.

DigiCom Connection 144+      &K3%C0           UNCONFIRMED  Error Control
(with SoftModem drivers                                    off.
installed)

Digital DS144F Internal      AT&FW2&C1&D2&K3& UNCONFIRMED  Complete
Systems Modem                Q5S7=60S36=7S46=              initialization
                            138S48=7S95=47                strings do not
                                                          always work.
                                                          Contact the
                                                          manufacturer.

Digitan Digital 14.4         AT&F             UNCONFIRMED  Let Windows
Data/Fax                                                   detect modem as
                                                          a 14.4
                                                          Data/Fax.
                                                          (ATI4 or
                                                          ATI6=RCV144DPI)

Digitan 28.8 V.34            AT&F1            UNCONFIRMED  Error Control
(in HP Pavilion)                                           off.

GateWay Telepath 14.4        s11+50           CONFIRMED    Install as
                                                          Telepath 14.4
                                                          or if drivers
                                                          unavailable,
                                                          install as a
                                                          Standard 14.4.

GateWay Telepath 28.8        AT&F1&K3         CONFIRMED    Error Control
                                                          off.

GateWay Telepath 28.8 V6.0   AT&F1&K3         CONFIRMED    Error Control
                                                          off.

GateWay Telepath 33.6        S32=16           CONFIRMED    Error Control
                                                          off.

GateWay Telepath II 28.8     Unknown          UNCONFIRMED  Error Control
PCMCIA                                                     off.

GateWay Telepath II 33.6     AT&H1&K0&R2      UNCONFIRMED  (ATI4= Gateway
                            S72=90 S9=2                   Telepath II
                            S10=100                       33.6 voice/data)
                                                          Works with USR
                                                          Sportster 28.8
                                                          driver.

GateWay Telepath II 33.6     S32=16           UNCONFIRMED  Works with USR
                                                          Sportster
                                                          33.6Vi driver.

GVC F1114 VR6                Unknown          UNCONFIRMED  Install as a
                                                          Standard 14.4.

Hewlett-Packard Pavilion     AT&F             UNCONFIRMED  Error Control
5030/Prometheus 14.4                                       off. Set Flow
                                                          Control to
                                                          Hardware.

Hewlett-Packard Pavilion     S7=90S10=80      UNCONFIRMED  This is used
7130 28.8 PnP                                              for dropped
                                                          connection
                                                          issues.

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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