Protocols used by modem connections
 Only applies to Windows.Because there are different types of modem connections, there are different protocols that support these connections:
Protocol |
Description |
Windows modem (TAPI) |
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, or later, include TAPI, a technology that lets you configure modem connections using system information already known to Windows. |
FirstClass modem |
Use this protocol if you want to use FirstClass' own Windows modem handling. You will have to supply more information than you would for a Windows modem connection. This protocol is available for compatibility with older Windows systems and connection configurations. If you have a newer Windows system, we recommend that you use the Windows modem protocol. |
ISDN (CAPI) Adapter |
ISDN is a digital telephone line that provides greater speed than a regular telephone line. |
Information you must supply
To configure your particular modem protocol, you need the information listed below. If you do not have all of this information, contact your administrator.
Protocol |
Information you need |
Windows modem (TAPI) |
• the server's phone number • the modem you want to use for this connection (if you have multiple modems configured on your computer) • the name of your connection script file (if you require a special connection script) • the line number you want to use for this connection (if your modem supports multiple lines) |
FirstClass modem |
• the server's phone number • your modem type • the port to which your modem is connected • your phone type (dial or touch tone) • the name of your connection script (if you require a special connection script) |
ISDN (CAPI) Adapter |
• the server's phone number • the ISDN protocols that are appropriate for your ISDN adapter and the server to which you are connecting |
To configure your connection
1 Open the FirstClass FirstClass Login form.
If FirstClass is already running, choose Collaborate > Connect.
2 Make sure the settings file you want to configure is selected at "Address".
If the settings file for the server is not listed here, do one of the following:
• click Browse to find and select it
• update home.fc
• create a new settings file for the server.
To create a new settings file, type the name you want to give the settings file at "Address". If you are using Windows, make sure the name ends with .fc.
3 Click Setup.
5 Click Configure.
Further information on modems
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