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CHAPTER 3: Installation
NOTE
To change the modem’s default configuration, type new commands in
the communication program’s terminal window, adding the &W
command to store them in the modem’s nonvolatile memory. For
instance, to create a default configuration that turns off autoanswer,
type AT&FS0=0&W. The new configuration loads automatically
whenever the modem is turned on or receives the ATZ command.
5. Select the port the modem is connected to (normally COM1 or COM2).
6. Select your serial port speed. This can be labeled “maximum speed,” “DTE
bps,” or “baud rate.” Ideally, if you use data compression, you should set your
serial port baud rate to four times the modem’s maximum transmission speed
or faster; however, few files can be compressed enough to require speeds that
high, and not all serial ports can handle speeds that high.
7. If the communication program has an autobaud selection, make sure it is
disabled. Autobaud applies only to older modems, and can cause problems
if enabled.
8. If the program allows you to edit the no-connect messages (NO CARRIER,
BUSY, NO ANSWER, NO DIALTONE), make sure there is no space between
DIAL and TONE in NO DIALTONE.
9. Refer to the program manual or on-line help for other configuration choices.
In most cases you can accept the default values.