Setting Up Outgoing Call Properties

Setting Up Outgoing Call Properties

Outgoing calls handled by the communications controller are configured using either RAS management or asynchronous application management. Both of these methods are standard Microsoft NT operations, and do not require customized configuration.

RAS Management

The Windows NT Dial-Up Networking feature handles outgoing calls using RAS. Dial-Up Networking is used for declaring the list of all remote computers and determining the port type to use (ISDN, digital modem, or COM ports). The Dial-Up Networking icon is located in the My Computer program group on your computer’s desktop.

You can use the Call Setup dialog box to set up initialization modem strings for outgoing calls. This dialog box is described in Setting Up Call Properties on page 101.

Asynchronous Application Management

Some outgoing calls are managed directly by asynchronous legacy applications through COM ports. Applications such as fax software, BBS access (Hyperterminal) software, and remote applications control software are often set up to manage their own outgoing calls.

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