On Sat, 26 Jun 1999, Michael Asbridge wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am trying to connect to my aol account using a 3 com modem.
>
> I have configured minicom to use device ttys1(com2) which is
> the port device to which my external modem is attached.
>
> I am trying to dial in and have entered the number and id/password in
> the configuration for the aol account in the dial up program.
>
> It says something like initializing modem
>
> then it says 'Setting speaker volume...'
>
> and just hangs...
>
>
> What is wrong? If I have to set up somthing else to do with my sound
> card for example where do I start?
>
I had the same problem with my Dad's computer when installing KPPP. I went in
and turned the volume down on the modem and increases the connection speed.
Hope this helps.
Rick
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