If you have a 56k, v.90 or v.92 modem and you are dialing into CGAZ.COM's
access numbers, but having some connection speed issues, you might have to
add an intialization string to the settings of your modem.
Macintosh users - click here for
instructions. Windows users - We have had success with the following generic
initialization strings and encourage you to try them first, one by one, as
we find they work with a variety of modems. If you have no luck with the four generic strings listed above, try
referring to the table below - look for your brand of modem and try the
string associated with your modem. If your modem is not listed in the
table below, try using the strings anyway - even though it may be for a
different brand, the chipset (eg. Rockwell or Lucent, two of the most
common) may be the same and may work for you! Aztech
MDP3900V-U *If you know a string that is not listed here, please let us know and we'll add it. IMPORTANT NOTE: Adding an
intialization string to your modem affects all dial-up connections. If you
dial in to another Internet service provider who does support 56k,
you must remove the string in order to connect at maximum speed. Where do I put the modem intialization
string? Using Windows 95/98/NT:
AT+MSE=11,0
(Dell)
ATS32=98
AT&F+MS
=
11,1,9600,28800
or
AT&F1+MS
=
11,1,9600,28800
Express
AT&F2+MS
=
11,1,19200,33600
ATS38=0
(Aptiva)
AT-V90=0
or
AT&F0&C1&D2
X2 or V90
ATS32=98
ATS38=0S109
otherwise,
call:
1-800-CARDS4U
ATS32=66
ATS32=66
or
ATS32.6=1
Phantom
ATS37=12N0
AT-V90=0
ATS32=66
ATS38=0
56K Flex
AT-V90=1
IBM
ThinkPad
385-XD
with 02K4244/2688
Leu
ATS32.6=1
ACER Open FM56-H
AT+MS=V32B
56K V90
AT+MS
=
V34,0,300,28800
HSP Modem
ATN0S37=12
AT+MS=V34
ATN0S37=31
ATS32=98
AT+MS
=
V34,1,9600,28800
AT+MS=11,1
+MS=V34
AT+MS=V34
Labs Modem
Blaster 56K
V.90
AT+MS=11
ATS52=32
Standard Data/Fax
AT-V90=0
-
Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Modems.
- Highlight the modem and click Properties.
- Select the Connections tab and click the Advanced button.
- In the Extra Settings box, add the string you wish to use.
Note: With NT you must be logged in as Administrator to make this change.
None of the strings in your list work!
If you have tried all the generic strings, as well as all the other listed strings, there's not a whole lot more we can do to help. The strings listed above are the ones we know about, if they don't work, contact the manufacturer of your modem and ask them. You can also try searching the web. Below are some places to get you started:
- ModemHelp.Org Init Strings Very good Modem site with good reference material
- modems.rosenet.net/init/
- www.spy.net/~dustin/modem
- www.808news.com/56k/trouble.htm - Good site for troubleshooting problems relating to 56k modems
- www.v90.com/whatis.htm - Explains what the v.90 technology is
- www.56k.com/links/Modem_Manufacturers/ - list of modem manufacturers, maybe yours is in this list!
You can also try doing a basic web search on your modem's manufacturer's name.
How do I find out what brand of modem I have?
Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel. Click the Modems icon; your modem will be listed. If you still aren't sure, or if it just says "standard modem", go to www.808news.com/56k/whomadeit.htm, it may assist you in finding out.
PPP/Remote Access
If you use PPP or Remote Access to connect,
you must obtain the 56k
Patch Kit. Once you have it downloaded:
- Double-click on 56k Modems Installer.sit to unstuff it.Once it is complete, click on 56k Modems Installer.
- After it installs, go to the Apple menu, Control Panels, Modem.
- Choose CNS 56k <appropriate string> from the modem list.
If you have an iMac or PowerBook, select CNS 56k (iMac w/o v.90).
ConfigPPP
If you use ConfigPPP to connect, you need to fill
in the appropriate
string for your modem into the ConfigPPP settings.
- From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, ConfigPPP.
- Click on the Configure button.
- Type the modem initalization string in the Modem Init box.
- Click on Done to save your settings.
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