incoming connections on xp

[Jerod]

Trying to setup incoming connection, we can connect no
problem, the problem arrises when we try to send a fax to
the fax machine on the same line. the computer picks up
after 2 rings, then disconects with the fax being totally
bypassed. we checked out the connections they are all the
way they need to be, cant figure it out. if anyone can
help please email me! at (e-mail address removed)
thanks!

 

[allan grossman [mvp]]

Hi, Jerod -

Sounds to me like you might want to disable the auto-
answer feature on the PC's modem.

Here's what you do -

First, find out what com port the modem resides on. You
can get this information through Control Panel or in
Device Manager.

Next, open a command prompt window. Type

echo ats0=0 > comx

(where x is the com port number where the modem's
installed)

and then smack the enter key. This will disable auto-
answer on your modem.

To make the change permanent, type this in the same
command prompt window:

echo at&w > comx

and hit enter again. This will write the modem's current
configuration to the modem's memory and auto-answer will
be permanently disabled. If you ever need to switch it
back, the 'ats0=' command tells the modem how many rings
to wait before answering the phone. ats0=0 disables auto-
answer.

Hope this helps -