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Bell MTS Dial Up setup, username and password problems,and modem initialization strings (init strings)

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Setup Bell MTS Dial-up connection for Windows 10

Which Dial-up access number should I use?

In Manitoba: 204-225-4638

In Canada (outside of Manitoba) or the U.S.: 1-888-518-5555

Setup Dial-up connection for Windows 10

  1. Click Start.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Network & Internet.
  4. The "Network & Internet" screen will appear. Click Dial-up on the left to expand, and then click Set up a new connection.
  5. Click Connect to the Internet and click Next.
  6. Click Dial-up.

  7. Enter this information and click Connect:

    • User name: Your Bell MTS username (e.g. user@res1.mts.net).
    • Password: Your Bell MTS password.
    • Dial: 2042254638
    • Ensure Remember this password is checked.
    • Ensure Allow other people to use this connection is checked.

Bell MTS username or password problems

If you are having problems connecting to your Dial Up or E-mail and are getting an "incorrect username or password" type error, please keep the following in mind:

Dial-up customers:

  • Your username in your connection settings should be in this format: user@mts.net.

Email:

  • The username set in your email program should only have your username, do not include "@mts.net," "@resa.mts.net," "@res1.mts.net," "@res.mts.net" or "@resc.mts.net". If you continue to have problems with your username or password, please contact us.

Bell MTS modem initialization strings (init strings)

What is an init string and what does it mean to me?

Before your modem software dials a phone number, it initializes (inits) the modem by sending it a series (string) of commands, typically Hayes commands. These commands configure the modem's options for things like error correction, data compression, flow control, and many other parameters. Your modem manual should list the Hayes commands that your modem recognizes, and what effect each command has.

The important thing about modem init strings is that having the right one often makes the difference between connecting and not connecting. Init strings are fairly specific to each modem. The string that made your friend's modem fly may not work at all for your modem.

Not all programs use simple init strings. Some use settings files, such as Windows .inf files, Mac CCL modem scripts, etc.

What is the Hayes command set?

The set of strings and conventions were developed by the Hayes Company (one of the very early modem manufacturing firms), and became a de-facto standard for subsequent manufacturers. These strings are either original or derived from the original Hayes modem set. For many years Hayes modems have been the standard. As the players in the field increased, for reasons of being "compatible", they adhered to most of the Hayes commands (similar to IBM compatibility for PCs, and Epson compatibility to printers).

What is an example of an init string?

E0Q0S0=0V1X1

The init string syntax is usually a combination of alpha-numeric characters combined with symbols such as ampersand(&) and equal(=) signs. In some cases, additional symbols may be used including but not limited to: percentage(%), addition(+) and quotation(").

(ie. AT&F1&R2%7=60)

Where can I find an init string for my modem?

Here are links to web sites that have initialization strings for most modem manufacturers and models: