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Need
an initialization string for your modem?
PC Init
strings
Mac Int string
Trumpet
Winsock Init string errors:
For Trumpet Winsock, go under Dialer, and Edit Scripts. Double-click
on login.cmd. Then once in Notepad, go down to the line that reads $modemsetup="&C1&K3".
Delete everything within the double-quotes and enter in the new initialization
string you found. After you have done this, click on "File", then
"Save", then click on "File" again, and "Exit".
Some
of my programs crash or hang when I start them or attempt to establish a connection
to Active Internet.
Make sure that there is only one Winsock.DLL file on your
system.
How
do I disable Call Waiting when I call Active?
Different phone companies have different ways to disable call
waiting. Check with your local phone carrier for the correct prefix. A very
common fix is to add *70 to the beginning of the number your dialup
number.
Are
there any programs to help me determine if I have any modem problems?
Yes. There are two of them we recommend.
- Modem
Doctor --- is
a modem/uart system utility that tests ports, IRQ's, & modem self-connect
tests, handshake tests & more than 60 others. Support for IRQ 2-15, Digiboards,
Burst tests measure thruput and handshaking, and ID's all active IRQ's motherboard
type.
- IRQInfo
--- Uses most devices to force IRQs for accurate detection. Tests for drives,
networks, sound cards, COM ports, printers, modems, scanners, SCSI...everything
that uses an IRQ.
I
get a message saying "ERROR" after the initialization string is on
screen.
Try conducting a search for the string that matches your modem.
How
do I change the initialization string for my modem under Windows 95?
To change your initialization string under Windows
95 you need to open My Computer and select Control Panels. Open up Modems and
select the Properties of your modem. Now click on the Connection tab and select
Advanced. You should see a line designated Extra Settings. You can insert or
change this string to any valid initialization string for your modem, but leave
out the at that often starts the initialization string.
How
do I change the initialization string for my modem under Trumpet Winsock?
To change your initialization string under Trumpet Winsock you need
to open Trumpet Winsock and select Dialer and then Edit Scripts. You will need
to edit the file login.cmd. Approximately 15 lines from the top of this file
there is a line that reads $modemsetup= followed by a string in quotes (").
You can change this string to any valid initialization string for your modem,
but leave out the at that often starts the initialization string.
I am inconsistently receiving lots of DNS errors
while using Internet Explorer under Windows 3.x and other internet applications,
how can I fix this?
This usually has to do with the baud rate of your modem. If your modem
is a 14.4KBps modem (14400 Bps) then you should set your baud rate to 19200.
If your modem is a 28.8KBps modem (28800 Bps) then you should set your baud
rate to 38400. This is done under Trumpet Winsock by selecting File then Setup.
Baud rate should be near the bottom of the Setup Window. Remember to restart
Trumpet Winsock to allow the changes to take effect.
Where
can I get more help?
The company that made your modem more than likely has a website filled with
information. Modem Manufacturers Links
Also newsgroups can be excellent
resources. You can often find answers to questions there.
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