Modem Configuration

Use the Modem Configuration dialog box to create or edit a modem configuration in the modem database.

With some modem configurations, some or all fields will be disabled to protect the original modem configuration. If you select a modem configuration in the Modem dialog box and click New, the properties of the selected modem configuration are displayed in the Modem Configuration dialog box with all fields enabled.

The Name field contains the modem configuration name, which must be unique within the modem database. You can edit the field contents.

Modem command strings

These fields specify the modem AT command strings. Consult with your modem manual or the modem manufacturer website to find the AT command strings required by your modem.

Max data rate

In the Max data rate drop-down list, select a data rate applicable to your modem and the modem you want to connect to.

Settings

Option

Description

RTS/CTS Flow control

Select this check box to use Return To Send/Clear To Send flow control.

Ignore carrier signal

Normally, no carrier signal indicates an error. However, in some situations there may not be any carrier signal, without this being an error.

Select this check box to not wait for a carrier signal.

See also

Modem