Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 65

Customizing modem connections, Hosts

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Navigating in Symantec pcAnywhere 65 Managing pcAnywhere preferences administrators and advanced users. In most cases, you do not need to change the network settings. See "Configuring a host network connection" on page 75. See "Configuring a remote network connection" on page 96. Customizing modem connections If a modem is installed and properly configured on your computer, pcAnywhere automatically detects it and adds it to the list of available devices in the connection item properties. Modem properties are configured in the operating system when you set up your modem. Generally, you should use the default modem settings; however, pcAnywhere lets you select custom settings for pcAnywhere sessions. Custom settings temporarily override the modem properties that are configured in the operating system. Table 3-3 includes information about modem settings. Table 3-3 Custom modem settings Tab Explanation General Lets you select a different COM port, adjust speaker volume, and control connection speed. Connection Lets you control error-checking rates, set time limits for handling busy connections or idle activity, adjust buffer settings for the COM port, and configure advanced settings, such as flow control methods and modulation type. Options Lets you control whether you want to use a terminal window, specify how long to wait for a credit card tone when making an operator-assisted or manually dialed call, and enable status information. For more information, see the documentation that came with your modem or the documentation for your operating system. See " Configuring a host modem connection" on page 77. See "Configuring a remote modem connection" on page 99. To customize modem connections 1 In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, do one of the following: ■ To customize modem settings for host sessions, click Hosts.

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administrators and advanced users. In most cases, you do not need to change the
network settings.
See
“Configuring a host network connection”
on page 75.
See
“Configuring a remote network connection”
on page 96.
Customizing modem connections
If a modem is installed and properly configured on your computer, pcAnywhere
automatically detects it and adds it to the list of available devices in the connection
item properties. Modem properties are configured in the operating system when
you set up your modem.
Generally, you should use the default modem settings; however, pcAnywhere lets
you select custom settings for pcAnywhere sessions. Custom settings temporarily
override the modem properties that are configured in the operating system.
Table 3-3
includes information about modem settings.
Table 3-3
Custom modem settings
Explanation
Tab
Lets you select a different COM port, adjust speaker volume, and
control connection speed.
General
Lets you control error-checking rates, set time limits for handling
busy connections or idle activity, adjust buffer settings for the
COM port, and configure advanced settings, such as flow control
methods and modulation type.
Connection
Lets you control whether you want to use a terminal window,
specify how long to wait for a credit card tone when making an
operator-assisted or manually dialed call, and enable status
information.
Options
For more information, see the documentation that came with your modem or the
documentation for your operating system.
See
“ Configuring a host modem connection”
on page 77.
See
“Configuring a remote modem connection”
on page 99.
To customize modem connections
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, on the left
navigation bar, do one of the following:
To customize modem settings for host sessions, click
Hosts
.
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Navigating in Symantec pcAnywhere
Managing pcAnywhere preferences