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Using Elsa Microlink ISDN/TLV34 to Connect to MSN
Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
Article ID: Q155966
The information in this article applies to:
  • The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5

SYMPTOMS

After you install an Elsa Microlink ISDN/TLV34 modem, you may receive the following message when you attempt to connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network: 

   No dial tone.

CAUSE

By default, the Elsa Microlink ISDN/TLV34 modem uses the V.120 protocol, which MSN does not support.

RESOLUTION

Change the protocol to PPP by adding the following extra setting: 

   AT%P1
To add this setting, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  2. Double-click Modems.

  3. Click the modem you are using, and then click Properties.

  4. On the Connection tab, click Advanced.

  5. Type the following line in the Extra Settings box: 

          AT%P1

  6. Click OK until you return to Windows.

Additional query words: 1.20 1.30 2.00 2.50 msn
Keywords : msnconnect kbhw
Version : 1.20 1.30 2.00 2.50
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
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