Q81315: PC Ext: Auto Answer Must Be Off for Modem Communications

Article: Q81315
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.1e,3.0,3.0b,3.2,3.2a,3.5
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Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, versions 2.1e, 3.0, 3.0b, 3.2, 3.2a, 3.5 
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SUMMARY
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In Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, the External Mail program (EXTERNAL.EXE) and
the Remote Workstation client require the Modem's Auto Answer feature to be
turned off. These programs poll the serial port looking for a ring signal that
prevents the client from incurring phone costs due to invalid or unsuccessful
connections (such as when the External Mail program is down or busy).

Additional query words: 2.10e 3.00 3.00b 3.20 3.20a 3.50

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Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailPCN320 kbMailPCN320a kbMailPCN300 kbMailPCN300b kbMailPCN350 kbMailPCN210e
Version           : WINDOWS:2.1e,3.0,3.0b,3.2,3.2a,3.5

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