graphics\overbutt.gifSetting modem configuration options

You can set modem flow control to prevent an overflow of excess data in the modem buffer. You can set the line termination method and connection speed (data flow rate). Connection speed can be faster than your modem speed, if you enable flow control. You can enable Dial-Up to create a lock file when it makes a dial-up connection. You can also specify the number of seconds for Dial-Up to wait for the "connect" response after dialing to another modem.

To set flow control

1. Click Application Starter, Applications, Network, Dial-Up.

2. Click the Setup button.

3. Click the Device tab.

4. From the Flow Control list box, choose one of the following flow options:

To set line termination

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from the previous procedure.

2. From the Line Termination list box, choose one of the following line termination sequences:

To set connection speed

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from the "To set flow control" procedure.

2. Choose a connection speed from the Connection Speed list box.

To create a lock file

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from the "To set flow control" procedure.

2. Enable the Use Lock File check box.

To set modem timeout

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from the "To set flow control" procedure.

2. In the Modem Timeout box, type the number of seconds for Dial-Up to wait for the "connect" response after dialing to another modem.