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Disclaimer For Communications Application Configurations For Intel® Faxmodems

Intel provides suggested communications application configurations solely as a service to Intel faxmodem customers. Intel assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this information. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update this information. If you have questions or problems while configuring a communications application, consult the manual or the manufacturer of the application

Attachmate/Crosstalk Communicator Tech Support

If you have questions about Crosstalk Communicator you'll want to contact Attachmate Corporation.

Configuring DCA'S Off-The-Shelf Crosstalk Communicator

The Intel version of Crosstalk Communicator contains setup selections for all Intel modems. The off-the-shelf version from DCA must be configured specially for your modem. The first table shows the settings that are different from modem to modem. The second table shows settings that are the same for all Intel Faxmodems.

Table of Suggested Intel Faxmodem Settings

Modem Modem Init Max Speed Lock Speed Modem Flow
144/144e, 144/144i ATE0Q0V1X4\J0\N3\Q3\V1^M 57600 on rts/cts
96/96e, 96/96i ATE0Q0V1X4\J0\N3\Q3\V1^M 38400 on rts/cts
24v/96e, 24v/96i ATE0Q0V1X4\J0\N7\Q3\V1^M 9600 on rts/cts
24/96i ATE0Q0V1X4^M 2400 off off

Table of Common Intel Faxmodem Settings

Dial Prefix: ATDT
Dial Suffix: ^M
Modem Init: {see table above}
Answer Setup: ^M~ATS0=1^M
Hang Command: +++~~~ATH^M
Max Speed: {see table above}
Lock Speed: {see table above}
Results Only: off
Modem Flow: {see table above}
Address: {3F8,2F8,3E8,2E8}
Connect: CONNECT^M^J
Connect Speed: CONNECT %^M^J
Connect Rel.: CONNECT %/REL^M^J
No Connect: NO CARRIER^M^J
Line Busy: BUSY^M^J
Command OK: OK^M^J
Command Error: ERROR^M^J
Dial Tone:
No Dial Tone: NO DIAL TONE^M^J
Ring: RING^M^J
IRQ: {4, 3, 5, 2}
Crosstalk Communicator Flow Control Defaults To XON/XOFF

Intel recommends resetting the default flow control option to RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) when using faster data transmission rates. To change the default flow control setting:

  1. Start Crosstalk Communicator

  2. Highlight "Normal"

  3. Press Alt-D

  4. Highlight "Flow"

  5. Use the space bar to toggle to RTS/CTS

  6. Press Ctrl-Enter to accept the change

NOTE: The new flow control default will apply to future entries only. Entries made before the default was changed will remain at their original setting. If you wish to reset the flow control option for these earlier entries, highlight the items you wish to change then follow the steps listed above.

Crosstalk Communicator - Pulse Dialing

If you need to change from Tone dialing to Pulse dialing, here's what you need to do:

  1. Press ALT-S to enter Setup
  2. Press PageDown to view the second Setup screen
  3. Set the Dial Modifier to ATDP
Crosstalk XVI Configuration For Intel Faxmodems

Here is the suggested Crosstalk XVI configuration for Intel Faxmodems.

  • Start up Crosstalk XVI. At the Status Screen, press <ENTER>to get into command mode:

  • Set the correct serial port.

    - Type: PO x <ENTER> (where "x" is the serial port that your Intel Faxmodem is using).

  • Enter the appropriate command to set the correct baud rate for your faxmodem:
Intel Faxmodem Baud Rate Command
144/144e, 144/144i SP 38400 (or 57600 if supported)
96/96e, 96/96i SP 38400
24v/96e, 24v/96i SP 9600
24/96i SP 2400

* Set the flow control for your modem

Intel Faxmodem Hardware flow Software flow
144/144e, 144/144i ON OFF
96/96e, 96/96i ON OFF
24v/96e, 24v/96i ON OFF
24/96i OFF OFF
  • To view the Miscellaneous Parameters screen, type: LIT <ENTER>

  • To turn Software Flow Control OFF, type: FLOW- <ENTER>

  • To turn Software Flow Control ON, type: <Ctrl-S>

  • To turn on Hardware Flow Control, type : HA ON <ENTER>

  • To turn off Hardware Flow Control, type: HA OFF <ENTER>

    * Go into terminal mode and issue the appropriate command for your modem.

    - Type GO LO <ENTER>

    - Enter the correct command for your modem.
Intel® Faxmodem Modem Configuration Command
144/144e, 144/144i AT&F&W
96/96e, 96/96i AT&F&W
24v/96e, 24v/96i AT&C1&D2\N7\J0\V1&W <ENTER>
24/96i AT&C1&D2&W <ENTER>
Crosstalk Mark 4: Compatible With Intel Modems & Intel Faxmodems

Crosstalk Mark 4 is compatible with Intel Modems, Intel Faxmodems & the SatisFAXtion Modem/100.

Here's how to configure Crosstalk Mark 4.

With AUTOEXEM enabled, you will see a menu after starting Crosstalk Mark 4. Press <ESCAPE>to get to the command prompt. With AUTOEXEM disabled, you will immediately see the command prompt.

* Set the serial port. Type: PORT <ENTER>

Highlight the port on which you installed your modem and press <ENTER>.

* Select the correct baud rate for your modem. If you use a High Speed V.42bis modem (1), select the highest speed your modem supports. Type: SPEED <ENTER>

14.4EX, 9600EX 38400 <ENTER>
Intel 2400 V.42bis modems 9600 <ENTER>
Intel 2400B MNP modems 4800 <ENTER>
Intel non-MNP modems 2400 <ENTER>
144/144e, 144/144i 38400 (or higher)
96/96e, 96/96i 38400
24v/96e, 24v/96i 9600
24/96i 2400

* Select flow control for your modem. Type: FLOW <ENTER>

14.4EX, 9600EX, 2400 V.42bis RTS/CTS <ENTER>
Intel 2400B MNP modems RTS/CTS <ENTER>
Intel non-MNP modems XON/XOFF <ENTER>
144/144e, 144/144i RTS/CTS
96/96e, 96/96i RTS/CTS
24v/96e, 24v/96i RTS/CTS
24/96i NONE

* Select "modem init" string in Crosstalk Mark 4.

Type: MODEMINIT <ENTER>
Type: |ATZ| <ENTER>

* Go into terminal mode and configure the modem.

Type: LOCAL ON <ENTER>
Type: GO <ENTER>

Enter the correct init string for your modem:

14.4EX, 9600EX, 2400 V.42bis AT&F&W <ENTER>
Intel 2400B MNP modems AT&F&C1&D2\N3\J0\Q3\V1&W <ENTER>
Intel non-MNP modems AT&F&C1&D2&W <ENTER>
144/144e, 144/144i AT&F&W
96/96e, 96/96i AT&F&W
24v/96e, 24v/96i AT&C1&D2\N7\J0\V1&W
24/96i AT&F&C1&D2&W
Crosstalk For Windows* V1.1

When you run Crosstalk for Windows the first time, it offers the option to "Run Config". Select "Cancel" to get to the "Crosstalk for Windows" screen. After the first time, Crosstalk displays its screen immediately. Consult your Windows or Crosstalk manuals if you don't know how to "select" an option.

If you have an Intel Modem or Intel Faxmodem, follow these instructions:

* Select the "Setup" then select "Device".

  • Select the "Port" on which you installed your modem.
  • Select the "Speed" for your modem:
    144/144, 96/96: 19200
    24v/96 9600
    24/96i 4800
    14.4EX, 9600EX 19200
    Intel 2400 V.42bis 9600
    Intel 2400B MNP 4800
  • Select the "Flow Control" option "RTS/CTS".
  • Select "OK"

* Select the "Setup" menu then select "Modem".

  • Select "Custom Modem".
  • Select "Setting" and set the options as follows:
    "Dial Prefix" ATDT
    "Dial Suffix" ^M
    "Answer Setup" ATS0=1^M
    "Initialization"
    for 14.4EX, 9600EX, 2400 V.42b ^M~ATE0V1X4\J0\N3\Q3\V1^M
    for Intel 2400B MNP modems: ^M~ATE0\J0\N3\Q3\V1^M
    "Disconnect" ~~+++~~ATH0^M
    "Command OK" OK^M^J
    "Command Error" ERROR^M^J
    "No Carrier" NO CARRIER^M^J
    "Connect" CONNECT^M^J
    "Connect Speed" CONNECT %^M^J
    "Connect ARQ" CONNECT %/REL^M^J
    "Dial Tone" TONE^M^J
    "No Dial Tone" NO DIAL TONE^M^J
    "Ringing" RING^M^J
    "Busy" BUSY^M^J
    "Automatically Select Speed" No (Remove X)

  • Select "OK"

* Select the "File" menu then select "Save As".

  • Type: NORMAL

  • Select "OK".

If you have an Intel 24/96i, 2400B Classic, or 2400EX follow these instructions:

* Select the "Setup" menu then select "Device".

  • Select the "Port" on which you installed your modem.

  • Select the "Speed" option "2400".

  • Select "OK" (leave other options as they are).

* Select "Setup" menu then select "Modem".

  • Select "Hayes 2400".

  • Select "OK".

* Select the "File" menu then select "Save As".

  • Type: NORMAL

  • Select "OK".

This applies to:
Modems and Fax Boards



Solution ID: CS-011452
Date Created: 18-May-2004
Last Modified: 03-Mar-2005
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