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SPEEDSTER 288 INTERNAL FAX/MODEM
NOTE
If you are using the communications software included with your
modem, you can disregard this chapter. However, if you are using your
own communications software, please refer to the software’s manual and
this chapter.
Communications software allows you to change settings and issue commands
to your modem.
The software included with your modem is preconfigured for optimal
performance with the Speedster 288. Refer to the software manual for
any additional information. Be sure to install software after the modem
is installed.
4.1 Configuring Your Modem
Some programs allow you to select your modem type from a menu. Select
the Speedster 288 modem. If that modem is not listed, try a Courier Dual
Standard, V.32 bis, V.FC, or V.34.
Other programs require you to enter an initialization string in the software
Modem Setup screen. If this is the case, enter the following string to initialize
your modem with the optimal settings:
AT&F1<Enter>
These settings include: hardware flow control, a fixed serial port rate,
and full result codes.
If you must use software flow control, enter the following string:
AT&F2<Enter>
4.2 Configuring Your Software
1. Turn on your computer (and modem if you have an external).
2. Install your communications software (refer to the software’s
documentation).
3. Start your communications software program.
4. Set the software’s serial-port (baud) rate based on your UART type. Also,
fix or lock the serial-port rate (if the software is referred to as autobaud
by the vendor, select OFF).
4. Communications Software
