6 | In the Install New Modem screen, the correct modem will |
be displayed. Fill in the Location Information screen if it | |
| appears. Click Next. |
7 | At the Modem Properties box, select the newly installed |
modem and then click Properties. |
Set the Maximum speed to the highest speed available (probably 115,200). This sets the speed at which the computer communicates with the faxmodem. Note: Do not check Only connect at this speed.
Click OK. Click Close.
Continue below with Installing the Communications Software.
Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
Turn your computer back on. Windows will detect your new faxmodem and drivers and add the drivers to its database. If you are using Windows 2000 or Me, you may see a dialog box entitled Digital Signature Not Found; you can safely ignore this screen and click Yes. If you are using Windows XP, you may see a standard disclaimer dialog box regarding Windows logo testing. You can safely disregard this message and click Continue Anyway.
Note: If the Plug and Play setup does not proceed properly, consult your
Now you need to verify the faxmodem’s COM port setting. This last operation also tests your faxmodem by querying it with AT commands. The steps for Windows 95/98/Me and 2000/XP vary slightly, as shown below.
Windows 95/98/Me:
1 | Open Start Settings Control Panel. |
Modems. Fill in the Location Information screen if it | |
| appears. Click on the entry for your new modem and click |
| Properties. |
2 | Set the Maximum speed to the highest speed available |
(probably 115,200). Note: Do not check Only connect at | |
| this speed. Click OK. |
3 | Click the Diagnostics tab. Highlight the port next to the |
entry for your new faxmodem and click More info. | |
4 | Make a note of the Port and Interrupt entries under Port |
Information. Click OK. Click Close. Close the Control |
Panel.
Continue below with Installing the Communications Software.
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