How do I tell my programs to use the new modem settings?

In general

1. From the Start menu, choose Settings->Control Panel.
2. Doubleclick Modems.
3. Select your new modem from the list.
4. Make sure your new modem settings work correctly. Then, if you aren't using any of the other modem settings files, select and delete them.
5. Click OK to close.

Dial-Up Networking

1. Doubleclick My Computer.
2. Doubleclick the Dial-Up Networking folder.
3. Select a connection icon and choose Properties from the File menu (or right-click on the connection icon and choose Properties).
4. Select your new modem from the Connect Using drop-down menu.
5. Click OK to save changes. Repeat for each connection icon.

HyperTerminal

• When creating a new connection icon, select your modem in the Connect Using: drop-down menu.
• To change the settings for an existing settings file, either open it and choose Properties from the File menu, or right-click on the connection icon and change the modem in the Phone Number tab

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