6.1 Basic configuration

     The modem options are located in FDSETUP under the MODEM pull-
     down menu. There are four sub-menus, Hardware, Messages, Command
     strings, and Answer control.


                          6.1.1 Hardware

         The Hardware option screen allows you to configure things
         like the highest baud rate supported by your modem, the COM
         port to which your modem is connected, etc.

         Modem port      The COM port your modem is attached to (1-8).

         Maximum baud rate
                         The maximum supported baud rate of your modem
                         (300-38400 BPS). If you have locked your
                         FOSSIL driver (discussed later), set this to
                         the same speed as the speed you locked the
                         FOSSIL driver at.

         Lock port       Whether or not you have locked the FOSSIL
                         driver's baud rate.

         Reset modem to connect speed
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                         This option should ONLY be used if you have a
                         modem that supports the CCITT V.23 (split
                         speed, 1200/75 and 75/1200) recommendation.
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         Lower DTR when busy
                         Determines how the Mailer (FD) should handle
                         the modem when it invokes other programs,
                         exits and shells to DOS. If enabled, the
                         Mailer will simply lower DTR. This means that
                         your modem will not answer the phone, but any
                         calling systems will not get a busy signal.

                         If you disable this, the Mailer (FD) will
                         send the Offhook string to the modem instead
                         of lowering DTR. This can be used to take the
                         modem offhook when your system is not
                         available so that calling systems gets a busy
                         signal instead of no answer.

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                         It is against the law of some countries to
                         take a modem offhook unless actual
                         communication is taken place. As the operator
                         of FrontDoor, it is your responsibility to be
                         aware of such laws in your own country.
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         Lower DTR to terminate call
                         If enabled, the Mailer (FD) will drop DTR for
                         a short period of time to terminate calls.
                         Most modems supports this and you should only
                         disable it if your modem does not support
                         lowering of DTR.

                         If disabled, the Mailer (FD) will send the
                         Escape code string followed by the Onhook
                         string to terminate a call.

         Toggle DTR before dialing
                         Specifies that the Mailer (FD) should lower
                         DTR, pause, and then raise DTR again every
                         time it places an outgoing call.

                         While this increases the chances of call
                         collision, it may be required by some modems
                         to reset properly, etc. Do not enable this
                         option unless it is absolutely necessary.

         Carrier detect mask (CDMASK)
                         The bitmask the Mailer (FD) should use when
                         asking the FOSSIL driver for the port status
                         to determine if a carrier signal is still
                         present. The default is 128 and cannot be
                         changed in the noncommercial version.