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Q314995: Windows XP–Optimizing Modem Performance For MSN

Article: Q314995
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 6.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network Version 7.0 
- The Microsoft Network version 6.1 
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SUMMARY
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This article includes information about optimizing Microsoft Windows XP Modem
performance for MSN Internet Access with MSN Explorer.

MORE INFORMATION
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To optimize modem performance

1. Click Start , and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Phone and Modem options.

3. Click the Modem tab, and then click Properties.

4. In the new properties window, click the Modem tab, and then do one of the
  following:
   - Set the speed to 57600 if you are using a 28.8kbps or 33.6kbps modem

   - Set the speed to and 115200 if you are using 56k modem.

5. Click on OK twice.

Additional query words: kbimu; MSN Explorer

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN610 kbMSN700
Version           : :6.1
Issue type        : kbhowto

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