Modem Initialization Strings
| Modems with Rockwell Chip String: +MS=12,1 ("BEST Used") or: +MS=11,1 or: +MS=V34 (28.8/33.6) |
Motorola
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| Compaq 56k Rockwell HCF Chipset String: &K3 S36=7 |
Psion Gold Card Global 56k string: +ms=11,1 ("Best Used") |
| Conexant Modem String: S38=0 ("BEST USED") or: &F%E1 ("FORCE TO USE V90") |
SuperMax String: +ms=V90 ("Best used") or: S202=32 |
| HCF or LT WIN MODEMS String: S38=0 ("Best Used") or: S38=1 or: -V90=0 ("enable") or: -v90=1 ("disable") |
Xircom 56k CM-56 and CM-33U String: +MS=K56,,,44000 or: +MS=11,1 or: S109=2 |
| SmartLink 56k Voice Modem V.92 +MS=34,0,4800,33600 "Best Used" +MS=90,1,29333,32000 +MS=90,1,,56000 |
US Robotics V.92 External AT +PIG=1 +PMH=1 +PQC=3 |
Note: Some Xircom modems use the string: S38=0 ("Best to use")
Resetting the modem
To reset the modem use the next String: ATZ
Setting the Modem Connection String
Windows 95/98/Me
Windows XP
SETAR best modem connection string
The best string is S38=0. This string works for most modems.
If you get a "The modem is NOT responding" message, set the ATZ string and try again. If it doesn't help, you will have to reboot the computer.
Tip: If you experience problems with some ESS Modems, check the Drivers section of ESS Technology
Tip: If your are having problems with your modem under RedHat Linux 7.2, see a list of modems tested at Setarnet.