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If the computer does not detect the modem
after this second restart, please continue
reading this chapter for information about
our support options.
Online Help Resources
Connecting to the 3Com BBS
To connect to the 3Com Bulletin Board
System, follow these steps:
1.
Start your fax/data communications
program. The software settings for our BBS
are:
ANSI terminal emulation
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
2.
Put the program in Terminal mode.
3.
Type
ATDS0
(the last digit is a zero) and
press
ENTER
.
NOTE:
ATDS0 (the last digit is a
zero) automatically dials
1-847-982-5092, the 3Com BBS.
If this is your first time connecting to our BBS,
you will be asked to enter your name, create a
password of your choice, and to fill out a
questionnaire.