Problem with internet connection

[alexandr0s]

I've managed to connect to the internet using a PCMCIA modem and an adapter, but I've got this extremely annoying problem, which I'm hoping you can help me cure:
Once the connection is established, the typical "static" noise (that you usually get while establishing the connection) does not stop-it's permanent for the duration of the connection. Now I'm sure this can not be the way it's supposed to work, but I'm clueless as to how to fix it.
Any ideas would be hugely appreciated-cheers.

[netBookBabe]

First thing is to check the settings for the modem you are using.

Got to Control Panel>Modems>(select appropriate modem)>Edit>Options

Look to see whether the loudspeaker setting is on "Always" and if so, change it to "Never", or whichever other option you prefer.

If that is not the problem, then you probably need some adjustment to initialisation strings, and we shall have to look towards the greater knowledge of someone else (most likely MikeMcC).

Julie

[MikeMcC]

Try adding M0 (that is M and the number zero) to the "Init (reset) string". If that doesn't work, try also putting ATM0 in the data string, unless there is already a string entered in which case just add M0 on the end.

[alexandr0s]

First of all, many thanks to both for taking the time once again to help.
The "lousdpeaker" setting is puzzles me: it's one that shouldn't be affecting the connection, but when I put to "until call answered" it won't connect (!); on "never", it seems to be working fine. I'll try Mike's solution tonight in conjunction with "until call answered", and let you know what happens.
On a related subject, how can I check what speed I'm connected at, so that I can maybe make a few comparisons?

[MikeMcC]

Originally posted by alexandr0s
I'll try Mike's solution tonight in conjunction with "until call answered", and let you know what happens.
On a related subject, how can I check what speed I'm connected at, so that I can maybe make a few comparisons?

ATM0 Turns the loudspeaker off at all times
ATM1 Enables the loudspeaker until carrier is detected
ATM2 Enables the loudspeaker whenever the modem is "off hook"
ATM3 Enables the loudspeaker after dialling and until carrier is detected

You probably want to use M1 or M3, depending whether you want to hear the modem dialling.

There is no obvious way to check speed. I believe Opera (which I don't use) has some sort of indication.

If you create the file path C:\Logs\Etel\ there should be an Etel.txt file in the Etel folder after your next connection attempt. Depending on the response you get from your ISP when you connect, it may show the connection speed. My ISP does with a V90 connection.

[alexandr0s]

Aha, now it makes much more sense! Thanks.
Out of curiosity, do you use some other program instead of Opera, or you just don't use your 5mx for browsing the net?

[MikeMcC]

Out of curiosity, do you use some other program instead of Opera, or you just don't use your 5mx for browsing the net? I just don't use the 5mx for the web.