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Potential problem while traveling |
A slow connection to the internet could be
on various accounts, which are dependant on
The
Modem setup is configured when you install the
hardware and the relevant software. Normally these
settings do not have to be changed.
However, you can check your settings to ensure that
it is in line with the normal operating conditions
required to dial up for internet access.
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To check your Modem configuration, follow these
steps.
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Click on 'Start' on the desktop
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Click on 'Settings'
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Select 'Control Panel'
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Double-click on 'Modem' in the window
This display will show you your existing settings,
which you may re-configure in case you are aware of
your Modems requirements.
In
special cases, where the line condition in the
location is poor, you may add the following Modem
Initialization String in the 'Extra settings' field.
atx1l3s10=250
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Proxy Servers Settings are setup in your browser to
direct your requests to a specific server provided
by your local ISP (Internet Service Provider). The
purpose of your ISP to provide a Proxy Server is to
speed up the access for popular sites from his local
server, rather than access the internet by using
overseas bandwidth.
This setting can be changed temporarily for the
duration of your travel, which may be reverted to
once you get back home. The procedure for changing
the settings is as follows:
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Click on 'Tools'
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Select 'Internet Options'
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Go to 'Connection'
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Click on 'LAN Settings'
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Enable 'Automatically Detect Settings' by clicking
on it
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Disable 'Use a Proxy Server' by clicking on it
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Click 'OK' and close window
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Click 'Apply' to confirm changes
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Click 'OK' to close window
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Netscape Communicator
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Click on 'Edit'
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Select 'Preferences'
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Click on 'Advanced Category'
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Click on 'Proxies'
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Enable the option 'Direct connection to the
Internet'
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Click on 'OK' to save the settings
For
other browsers, kindly review their help menus.
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The
access speed to the internet depends on a good
telephone connection to a very large extent. It has
been observed that the connections in some hotels or
locations, are of poor quality which makes the Modem
operate at lower speeds.
The
Modem rectifies the errors in the connection to its
best ability, hence reducing the access speed.
Most locations provide for access at a minimum speed
of 28,800bps, but this can be effected to an extent
on account of the telecommunication network in the
country of usage.
In
case of unusual audible disturbance in the
connection, you should disconnect and redial the
local access number.
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The
access speed depends on a very large extent on a
good connection to the telephone network. When
connecting your equipment to the telephone line,
ensure that the fitting is firm and the wire has
sufficient slack to stay in place.
Disturbances on account of a loose connection will
cause your line to be slow and continuously drop or
disconnect.
The
remedy is to check and ensure a good fitting of the
connection and redial the local access number.
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