3Com TMX 10031161 Getting Started Manual

24 C HAPTER 3: C ABLE M ODEM C ONFIGURATIONsituations, where the analog modem and telephone linequality are both satisfactory, you can disable V.42 errorcorrection and V.42bis data compression. Disabling V.42error correction and V.42bis data compression while using aquality analog modem on a quality telephone line canimprove analog response time and thereby improve yourdata throughput.After you have configured your modem with theseparameters, you should be ready to connect to your cabledata service provider.Using the Cable Modem TMXYou are now ready to point your browser at any site youwish or launch your Internet software. As soon as youinitiate Web-based activity, the Cable Modem should dialout to your BSP's server and establish your connection. Thisshould happen every time you start your computer nowthat you have configured your TMX.Some Internet applications may produce a “time out” errorwhile waiting for your connection to be established. This isnormal. Once you’ve established a connection, refresh orrestart your Internet software.See page 34 for information about interpreting the LEDs onthe front of your TMX.Summary of Configuration Software ScreensThe following is a brief summary of the screens you canaccess from the main menu and how they can help youconfigure your cable modem and your connection.