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Chapter 3. Communicating with Your Modem 11
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Communicating with Your
Modem
The fax and communications software that came with your mo-
dem sets itself up automatically and takes care of sending any
necessary commands to the modem.
You should read this section, however, if you want to learn some
general facts about how software works with your modem, or if
you intend to use your new modem with other software.
Accessing the Internet
To access the Internet and the World Wide Web, you need an
online service such as America Online (AOL) or an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Online services provide installation software that makes signing
up almost automatic. ISPs typically supply or suggest the
browser software needed to access their service. They also pro-
vide additional instructions and software for setting up your ac-
count.
Communication Setup
Options
If you run into configuration difficulties with your communication
software, it may be helpful to read the following section.
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In setting up some older software programs
, you may be
asked to enter certain information. Most programs have de-
fault settings that are correct for use with this modem, and
there is no need to change them. However, you should be
aware of the following items: