Q132822: Some US Robotics Modems May Not Dial Long Numbers

Article: Q132822
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw win95 msnetwork kbHardware
Last Modified: 24-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use Phone Dialer to dial a long telephone number (greater than 35
digits), all of the digits may not be dialed.

CAUSE
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You are using a US Robotics Sportster 28.8 modem that does not dial more than 35
digits.

RESOLUTION
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For a short-term workaround, manually dial the telephone number. Then, contact
US Robotics for a firmware upgrade for your modem.

MORE INFORMATION
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The US Robotics Sportster is manufactured by US Robotics, a vendor independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this
product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: USR

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Keywords          : kbhw win95 msnetwork kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbWin95
Hardware          : x86

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