How can I set my Modem to switch off when dormant? 1

[delphiman]

I use W2K Professional and know that SOMEWHERE I have set my modem to disconnect when dormant for in excess of 5 minutes.

A. It doesn't work and sometimes the modem stays connected when I have forgotten about it.

B. I can't find WHERE I set it to disconnect after 5 minutes.

(It goes without saying that I don't have broadband.)

Anyone?

 

[TonyGroves]

Assuming your modem uses the standard command set, type "S19=5" (without quotes) in the Extra Settings (I think that's what it's called) box in the modem configuration dialogue. This makes it hang up after 5 minutes inactivity.

 

[delphiman]

Thanks Mate!

I think I found what you are referring to at ->Settings->Control Panel->Phone And Modem Options->Advanced->Extra initializing commands.

I am trying that anyway!

TERRY

 

[TonyGroves]

Sorry; mistake! That should have been "ATS19=5". The AT indicates the start of a command.