Microsoft Knowledge Base
Extra Modem Settings R-T for Connecting to MSN
Last reviewed: October 20, 1997
Article ID: Q175249
The information in this article applies to:
- The Microsoft Network, versions 1.0, 1.05, 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5
SUMMARY
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.
NOTE: Rockwell settings may work for any modem that uses the Rockwell chipset, including Boca, Zoltrix, and Zoom 14.4 modems.
MORE INFORMATION
Manufacturer/Model Extra Settings Status Configuration
Rockwell 14.4 V1.403 AT&F or &Q6&K3 CONFIRMED Install as a Standard 14.4 Data/Fax. Error Control off. Rockwell 14.4 V1.510 AT&F or &Q6&K3 CONFIRMED Install as a Standard 14.4 Data/Fax. Error Control off. Rockwell 14.4 V1.620 AT&F or \N0&K3 CONFIRMED Install as a Standard 14.4 Data/Fax. Error Control off. Rockwell 14.4 Data/Fax Unknown UNCONFIRMED Install as a Standard 14.4 Data/Fax. Rockwell V2.00 &Q6&K3 or \N0&K4 UNCONFIRMED None. Rockwell 28.8dpi S7=90S10=80 UNCONFIRMED Use the extra settings to stop dropped connection issues. Sierra SQ3228 AT&F UNCONFIRMED Error Control off. Sierra SQ3465 AT&F UNCONFIRMED Error Control off. Sierra 28.8 AT&FX4&C1&D2E1 UNCONFIRMED None. Sierra 28.8 PnP AT&H4 CONFIRMED (ATI3=16550*ext- Data/Fax/Voice hyp-V34.4) Supra (All Modems) Unknown UNCONFIRMED If Fax Talk, a program that is provided with all Supra modems, has been installed, you must remove this program to be able to connect to the Internet & MSN service type. Supra 28.8i PnP AT&D0 CONFIRMED Error Control off. Compress Data off. Maximum speed set to 57600. Supra 28.8I PnP AT&F1&D0 UNCONFIRMED Error Control Off. Supra Express 28.8 PnP Maximum speed set to 57600. Supra Diamond AT&F1 CONFIRMED Install as a Express 33.6 Standard 28.8 Data/Fax. Toshiba 14.4 PCMCIA AT&F UNCONFIRMED None.
To add an extra setting or to change the Use Error Control or Compress Data options, use the following steps:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Modems.
- Click the modem you are using, and then click Properties.
- On the Connection tab, click Advanced.
- In the Extra Settings box, type the appropriate extra settings.
- Enable or disable the Use Error Control and Compress Data options as appropriate.
- Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel.
Keywords : msnconnect Version : WINDOWS:1.0,1.05,1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5 Platform : WINDOWS Issue type : kbref
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