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• The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5

SUMMARY

This article describes how to set up the Motorola BitSurfr Pro ISDN modem for dual-channel access to MSN, The Microsoft Network.

MORE INFORMATION

The following instructions work with version 1G of the BitSurfr Pro. You can get the latest BitSurfr drivers from the Bitsurfr Software web site.

To enable multilink settings for the BitSurfr Pro, follow these steps:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Modems.

2. Click the BitSurfr modem, and then click Properties.

3. On the Connection tab, click Advanced.

4. To connect at 112,000 bps, type the following string in the Extra Settings box:

         %A2=95%A4=1@B0=2
   

   To connect at 128,000 bps, type the following string in the Extra Settings box:

         %A2=95%A4=0@B0=2
   

5. Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel.

1. On the MSN Sign In screen, click Settings.

2. Click "MSN is my dial-up Internet access provider."

3. Click Access Numbers.

4. In the Service Type box, click "ISDN access to the Internet and MSN."

5. Click the Change button next to the Primary box.

6. Select your country, state or region, and city to find your access number.

7. Select the access number and click OK.

8. In the Primary box, type the access number to call MSN (including the area code and line access number if needed) twice, separated by an ampersand.

   For example, if the MSN phone number is long-distance (425/739-0181) and you dial 9 to get an outside line, type:

         914257390181&914257390181
   

   If it is long-distance without dialing 9 for a local line, type:

          14257390181&14257390181
   

   If it is a local call, type:

          7390181&7390181
   

9. Click OK until you return to the Sign In screen.