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a 14550 UART as an 8250A UART. If you have an 80386 or later computer, your
UART is most likely a 14550 or 16550AFN.
7. If the software has an autobaud selection, make sure it is disabled. Autobaud
applies only to older modems, and can cause problems if enabled.
8. If the software allows you to edit the no-connect messages (NO CARRIER,
BUSY, NO ANSWER, NO DIALTONE), make sure there is no space between
DIAL and TONE in NO DIALTONE.
9. Refer to the software manual or online help for other configuration choices; in
most cases you can accept the default values.
Step 6: Call the Multi-Tech BBS
Test the modem’s data functions by calling the Multi-Tech bulletin board system
(BBS) and downloading REGISTER.DOC, if you have Microsoft Word 6.0 or later, or
REGISTER.TXT if you do not.

PhoneTools

1. Click Start; then choose Programs, PhoneTools, and PhoneTools. The Phone-
Tools main window appears.
2. Click Menus, then click Phonebook. The Phone Book dialog box appears.
3. In the Name line in the Record window, type Multi-Tech BBS.
4. In the Modem line, type 800-392-2432 if you are in North America. Type 612-
785-3702 if you are a local or an international user.
5. Click the Save New Record button and close the dialog box.
6. In the PhoneTools main window, click Terminal, then click the Phonebook but-
ton. The Copy from Phone Book dialog box appears.
7. Double-click the Multi-Tech BBS entry. The Terminal connection dialog box
appears with the dialing information for the Multi-Tech BBS filled in.
8. Make any necessary changes to the dialing options and then click OK. Phone-
Tools dials the Multi-Tech BBS. You will know you have reached a modem by
the harsh sounds of the modem handshake.
9. When the BBS welcome screen appears in the Terminal window, type your first
name, last name, and password following the prompts. If you are a first-time
caller, the BBS asks if your name is spelled correctly. If you answer Y, a ques-
tionnaire appears. You must complete the questionnaire to use the BBS on your
first call.
10. Press ENTER until the Main Menu appears. From the Main Menu you have access
to two areas: the Files Menu and News. For help with menu commands, type ?.
11. In the Main Menu, type F and press ENTER to access the Files Menu, then type
D and press ENTER to download.
12. At the prompt, if you have Microsoft Word 6.0 or later, type register.doc and
press ENTER twice. If you do not have Microsoft Word, type register.txt and
press ENTER twice.