DOCUMENT:Q175288 08-OCT-1999 [msnetwork] TITLE :Extra Modem Settings D-H for Connecting to MSN PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network PROD/VER:WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5 OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kbfaq ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - The Microsoft Network versions 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 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 ================ Manufacturer/Model Extra Settings Status Configuration -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: ====================================================================== Keywords : kbfaq Technology : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130 kbMSN250 Version : WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5 ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1999.