Connection Folder—Modem Category

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Connection Folder—Modem Category

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In the Modem category, you can set the general connection parameters that HostExplorer for connecting to a host using a modem or serial port.

Note: 
  These options are visible but dimmed when you connect to a session. To be able to set these options, you must disconnect from the session and access the Session Profile dialog box again.

Telephone Number—Type the modem number that you want to call. This option is not available if you have not installed a modem.

Use Area Code and Country Code—Determines whether HostExplorer uses the settings that you provided in the Windows Dialing Properties dialog box while installing the modem. With this option selected, HostExplorer will automatically add the area code, country code, "8", "9", or calling card numbers, if applicable. By default, this option is selected. Clear this option if you want to bypass the Windows automatic dialing system.

Country—Enter the name of the country that you want to call.

Area Code—Enter the number of the area code that you want to call. This option is not available if you have not installed a modem. HostExplorer automatically retrieves the area code from the information you provided while configuring the modem.
Note: 
  The modem number cannot contain spaces, brackets, or hyphens.

Modem—Select the modem you are using to connect to the host.

Always Show Connect Dialog—Determines whether HostExplorer displays the Connection dialog box prompting you to verify the modem properties. By default, this option is selected.

Configure Line—Displays the Windows Configure Line dialog box which lets you modify the modem hardware settings.


Related Topics

User Environment Customization

Host Connections Using a Modem