Microsoft KB Archive/824581

= How to Use an Apple GeoPort Modem with Virtual PC =

Article ID: 824581

Article Last Modified on 2/11/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0

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SUMMARY
This article discusses how to use an Apple GeoPort modem with Virtual PC.



MORE INFORMATION
GeoPort modems do not function in the same manner as hardware-based modems. Therefore, you must perform some additional steps to use a GeoPort modem correctly.  Make sure that you are using GeoPort software version 3.1.2 or later. You can download the latest software from the following Apple Web site:

http://www.apple.com/

 For Virtual PC to recognize a GeoPort modem correctly, you must turn off the Flow Control setting in the following two areas:  In the Modem Control Panel. In the properties for your dial-out modem file (typically found in the same folder as your dial-out program).

If you use a program to dial out other than the one that is included with Windows, review the documentation that is included with that program to turn off Flow Control.

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