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guides:connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet [2022-12-17 06:32] omolini [Install Trumpet Winsock] |
guides:connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet [2022-12-20 05:48] omolini [Frequently Asked Questions] |
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===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ||
- | * **After waiting a while the connection stops working** | + | ==== After waiting a while the connection stops working ==== |
- | * It is possible the PPP session has timed out. Go back to Trumpet Winsock and Login again by selecting **Dialler** --> **Login**. You can adjust the timeout value on the Raspberry by editing the ppp.sh file. | + | * It is possible the PPP session has timed out. Go back to Trumpet Winsock and Login again by selecting **Dialler** --> **Login**. You can adjust the timeout value on the Raspberry by editing the ppp.sh file. |
+ | ==== Unable to establish any connection to the script ==== | ||
+ | * It is always a good idea to test the script first using a terminal emulator. Issue simple commands, like HELP or AT to verify the script is responding. | ||
+ | * If you get no connection or garbled text, you may try to play with the Flow Control settings. Sometimes you will need to select Hardware, or XON / XOFF for the flow control. | ||
+ | * Make sure the serial communication speed matches what the script is operating on. | ||
+ | * Make sure you are using the right COM port on the computer or terminal emulation software. | ||
- | + | ==== I had a Compaq background just like that. Where can I find it? ==== | |
- | * **I had a Compaq background just like that. Where can I find it?** | + | * Go to http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/drivers/compaq_lte_5000/bg/ |
- | * Go to http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/drivers/compaq_lte_5000/bg/ | + | |
===== Screenshots ===== | ===== Screenshots ===== | ||
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