What is Modem Initialization?

What is Modem Initialization? Hayes AT Commands Init Strings
Modem Initialization Strings
AT Commands & Initialization Strings
     In order for a modems to work properly it must be configured. Modems are not the dumb devices that most people think they are. This is because operating systems like Windows 95 and Windows NT typically hide all of the modems configuration commands used to configure a modem. It is important to understand the basics of configuring modems, so that when problems occur within initialization strings or chat scripts, you can interpret their commands.
     The very basic commands used to configure and troubleshoot a modem are from the AT command set. The AT command set was originally developed by Hayes to work with their Smartmodem 300.

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