INIT STRINGS for modems having connection problems.

If you have a V.92 modem, try disabling V.92 with an init string. If you have a V.90 modem, disabling V.90 may sometimes help with line issues or other problems that result in poor connections. A few commonly used modems and the initialization string to disable V.90 or V.92 are below.

Not sure what modem you have? To identify your modem go to control panel, then modems.

 V.90 modems  Disable V.90
 Lucent, LHV, Zoom  s38=0-v90=0
 Connexant, AC Link, Creative Labs Modem Blaster, Aztech  +ms=v34
 BCM  s51=31
 PCTel, HSP, MDP  n0s37=12
 Sound 4 Winmodem  s32=34
 Courier  s58=33
 US Robotics  s32=98
   
 V.92 modems  Disable V.92
 GTW PCI Soft  s50=23 s51=95
 ATV.250, Creative Labs Modem Blaster, Zoom  +ms=v90,0

If you do not see your modem listed above, then try this database: ModemHelp.net

How to enter a modem initialization string
If you have an initialization string in the settings, please remember to write down current initialization string before changing it in case you need to change it back.

Windows 98 and ME

  1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
  2. Double click the Modem icon.
  3. Click the Properties button.
  4. Click the Connection tab.
  5. Click the Advanced... button.
  6. In the "Extra settings:" field, type in the initialization string.
  7. Click OK and OK and OK again.
  8. Attempt to connect to the Internet and remain online to test the connection stability/speed.

NOTE: If you receive an error when connecting, such as modem does not detect a dial tone after entering the initialization string, the initialization string you tried may not be one recognized by your modem. If this is the case, please REMOVE the initialization string, reboot the computer and try to locate init string information for your modem.

Windows 2000 and XP

  1. Double click My Computer.
  2. Double click the Control Panel.
  3. Double click Phone and Modem Options.
  4. Click the Modems tab.
  5. Click the Properties button.
  6. Click the Advanced tab.
  7. In the "Extra initialization commands:" field, type in the initialization string.
  8. Click OK and OK again.
  9. Attempt to connect to the Internet and remain online to test the connection stability/speed.

NOTE: If you receive an error when connecting, such as modem does not detect a dial tone after entering the initialization string, the initialization string you tried may not be one recognized by your modem. If this is the case, please REMOVE the initialization string, reboot the computer and try to locate init string information for your modem.

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