I NSTALLING O THER FAX/DATA S OFTWARE77You do not have to use the RapidCommfax/data software included with your newSportster modem. Your modem was designedfor and tested using a wide range ofcommunications software packages. Thissection will guide you through some of thedetails you may need to know when installingother communications software packages.Type of ModemMost communications software programs willask you to select the type of modem you areusing. Select a U.S. Robotics Sportster highspeed modem. If that selection is not listed,pick Courier Dual Standard, V.32bis, or V.34.D KEY POINT: Refer to the manualthat came with your software for itsinstallation instructions. Thesoftware’s installation program will askyou questions about the modem you areusing.Initialization StringFor hardware flow control, a fixed serial port rate and fullresult codes, type AT&F1 and then press ENTER.If you must use software flow control, type AT&F2 andthen press ENTER.Flow Control• For hardware flow control (highly recommended),select RTS/CTS• For software flow control, select XON/XOFF.
