It doesn't matter whether your ISP is local or national. What does matter is what service your ISP provides and the cost of that service. ISPs Allied National Network Co. Check out a list of the links. A modem initialization string is a series of commands that instruct a modem to perform certain tasks, for example dial or hang up.
Initialization strings help configure modems for optimum performance.
Here is an example of a Hayes compatible modem string. If your modem's initialization string is incorrect or incompatible with the modem you are calling, you may experience problems like dropped connections or even an inability to connect. To check your modem's initialization string, you'll need to determine your modem type. If the modem doesn't appear in this dialog box, your computer doesn't recognize it yet. You'll need to go back to the Control Panel, double-click on the Add New Hardware icon, and go through the Add New Hardware Wizard.