More about Modems ...
The General
tab under Modem Properties lists all of
the modems currently installed on the system
and the
default dialing location. A series of buttons
for each
modem type lets you inspect or reconfigure
their port
assignment, maximum speed, and speaker volume.
The Modem
component also controls data bits, stop bits
and parity,
along with Call Preferences. You can wait
for a tone
before dialing, cancel the call if not connected
in 60
seconds, and disconnect a call if the line
is idle for a
proscribed time. The first feature will be
handy for
those who use a line for voice and data,
and will prevent
annoying tonal interruptions if someone is
on the
extension. (These options are accessed on
the Connection
tab under Properties for each individual
modem.)
The Dialing
Properties option contains options to
select tone or pulse, use a calling card,
disable call
waiting, or dial any other special access
codes.
Advanced
Settings govern flow control, error
control, modulation type and any extra settings.
This box
also has a checkbox to create a log file
to measure all
modem activity.
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