# 3.3. Modem

Modem Commands

  This will bring up a dialog which you will need to fill with modem commands appropriate for you particular modem. If you own a Hayes compatible modem you most likely won't need to change any of the defaults. I encourage you however to read about the Hayes command in the Appendix of this documentation. The information supplied there should also be of help in case you experience trouble setting up a stable connection with your ISP's modems. The two settings "Pre-Init Delay" and "Post-Init Delay" might be of special interest to if you experience any modem lock-ups. These will make kppp pause a bit before and after sending the initialization string. The "Pre-Init Delay" will be accompanied by sending a CR unless given a delay interval of 0.

Query Modem

  Pushing the Query Modem Button will induce kppp to ask your modem to identify itself. On success your modems response will be displayed in a dialog. This may or may not prove to be informative depending on your modem.

Terminal

  Pushing the `Terminal` button will bring up a mini terminal. You can use the mini terminal to test your modem and experiment with the negotiation protocol for initiating a ppp connection with you ISP. You no longer need a terminal program such as minicom or seyon.