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Re: Help with modem.

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From: Rod Speed
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2001 19:52
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Mark Blake <joeblake@L7.net> wrote in message news:pedi7tomn524dob7inalenerdmah7m89f3@4ax.com...
> Pepe Duran <pepe_d@bigfoot.com> wrote

>> Anybody have any suggestions on what is wrong.

> there is a way you can get a modem to dial from DOS,
> thats an easy way to see if the modem responds.

Better to just use hyperterminal to do that.

> i just wish i could remember the command.

You basically just pipe it to the comms port.

> with that modem also, you only need to install it as a standard
> modem, or as a Standard 56k or V90 modem.    becuase its
> a hardware modem you dont need the exact drivers for it.

It is desirable to install it properly if only so the connect speed is reported properly.
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