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Configure your modem in Quake: set COM port, baud rate (9600-57600), and init strings for tone or pulse dialing.

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Configure your modem in Quake: set COM port, baud rate (9600-57600), and init strings for tone or pulse dialing.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Port: Select the COM port your modem is connected to.
  2. 2
    IRQ: This setting usually changes automatically when you adjust the 'Port' setting. Avoid manual changes unless you are certain of the implications.
  3. 3
    Baud: Set the baud rate for your COM port. The minimum is 9600 and the maximum is 57600. Higher rates are not always superior.
  4. 4
    Modem Setup...: Access this option to configure your modem's initialization (init) strings. Here, you can also choose between tone or pulse dialing. Tone dialing is standard in most regions, including the UK and America.
  5. 5
    OK: Select this to wait for an incoming call.
Tips
  • Higher baud rates are not always the best option for your connection.
  • Tone dialing is the standard in most parts of the world.

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