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Configuring Windows 98/ME computers

Once a modem is installed, you can then configure a connection to UMD.

1. Double-click on My Computer, then the Dial-Up Networking icon.
2. Double-click on Make New Connection.
3. Enter a name for this connection (UMD), then select the correct modem from the list.
4. Click the Configure button to make sure your modem is configured correctly. Set the maximum speed to 57,600 for 14.4 modems and 115,200 for 28.8 or faster modems. You might want to turn up the volume until you're sure the connection works. Make sure "Only connect at this speed" is NOT checked. Click OK when you're done.
5. Click Next and enter the modem pool phone number: 728 7300
6. Click Next, and then Finish.
7. RIGHT-click on your new connection, and select Properties.
8. Choose the Server Types tab, and turn off all of the options except for Enabled software compression and TCP/IP. Click OK and OK again.