Modem Initialization Strings are commands used to help improve the performance of your modem. Here you will find instructions on how to input modem init string, along with strings to the most commonly used modems.

Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000

Start -> Settings -> Control Panel-> Modems
Click your Modem
Click Properties
Click the Connection tab
Click Advanced

In the field labeled Extra Settings, enter the initialization string (Initialization strings can be found towards the bottom of this page).

Windows XP

Start -> Control Panel -> Phone and Modem Options*. 

Options are displayed with Dialing Rules tab; Click the Modems tab; highlight the modem, then click the Properties button. 

Click the Advanced tab on modem properties. 

The modem properties are displayed with the General tab highlighted. Click the Advanced tab.

Initialization commands are entered here.

Modem Initialization Strings

Modem Initialization strings for your modem can be found in the table below. Simply located your modem in the left column, then enter the string which is found in the right column. If your modem is not listed here, please check these links for strings for your modem.

	ModemHelp.org
	Jays Page of Modem Init Strings
	Ask Dr. Modem
	Init Strings and Drivers