--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBU00007Date: 07/23/97 From: EINAR BETANCOURT Time: 10:28pm \/To: ALL (Read 5 times) Subj: IBM 5866-2BL Hello: Does anyone know anything about the old IBM type 5866-2BL modems. I am in need of this modems technical specifcations. They are enclosed in a rather large metal case that is about 4in wide, 3in tall, 12in long with a direct connection to a 110volt outlet, there is no external transformer. Cheers: Einar ebetancourt@ipass.net --- Platinum Xpress/Win/Wildcat5! v2.0 * Origin: The Bear's Den Cary, NC 919-468-0069 (1:151/238) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBU00008Date: 07/24/97 From: MIKE FARRILL Time: 08:39pm \/To: ASHER DENSMORE-LYNN (Read 5 times) Subj: USR V.Everything -> 23 Jul 97 15:12, Jeff Shotwell wrote to Matthew Hammack: -> -> JS> Would anybody here recommend the USR Courier V.Everything. Tell m -> JS> bad experiences..aside from high cost. -> -> JS> I've heard nothing but great things about the v.everthing. My ne -> JS> modem will be a v.everything. If you think about it, a Sportster -> JS> was right around $219 last time I looked at one and the -> v.everything -> JS> was going for $289. Not that much more money for a supposedly b -> JS> modem. -> -> I'm using a Newcom 33.6 I bought for $40 new, from Surplus Direct... -> -> A little math reveals a 71.4% performance boost, at 722% of the -> price. -> You get what you pay for... Remeber that there are more things to a modem than just the v.34 standard. -> If you're dead-set on spending that kind of money, go for ISDN. May -> not even be -> that expensive if you get one of those "we'll install for free if you -> contract with us" deals. Usr now has a Courier I modem which is an ISDN TA and a v.34 modem. --- Platinum Xpress/386/Wildcat! v1.3 * Origin: MADDOG! BBS : (510) 895-8089 : San Leandro, Ca. (1:215/13) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBU00009Date: 07/25/97 From: JOHN FLEMING Time: 12:08am \/To: RICK GRAHAM (Read 5 times) Subj: Accura 56K (flex) RG>> So I must download a file to make it a true 56k? I suppose the user >> manual was a money saver? But it is a pain in the butt when you >> want to read up on something. RG>Yep, you'll have to d/l a file to make it K56Flex and/or call a bbs or >site on the Internet to "load" it. USR is this way with x2; with my 3 >Couriers I d/l'ed the flashrom code, ran it in, (it is an executable >file), and then had to call an 800# with the modem to get it >'activated.' Hmm, I've checked the all the reference books, and there is nothing telling me about this. But I'll call the closest HAYES rep and get this done. With all the promo cards in the box, Sprynet is prepared to handle 56k. Thanks for the information Rick! John * QMPro 1.01 41-2891 * All rising to a great place is by a winding stair. --- WM v2.09/92-0335 * Origin: MoonRose HQ - (407) 568-8774 Fla, USA (1:363/153) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBV00000Date: 07/21/97 From: DAVID SOMERS Time: 10:39am \/To: ALL (Read 5 times) Subj: COM4 Hello all! I don't know if this is off-topic or not. I currently have a USR Sportster 28.8 on COM2. I'm thinking about buying a 56K and put it on COM4. But, I don't know where COM4 is. I have a Pentium PCI/ISA motherboard. I have my 28.8 is an ISA slot. Would I put the 56K is another ISA slot and call it COM4, or is there a special port that is designated for COM4? Your help is appreciated! Thanks! David S. --- TriToss (tm) 1.03 - #28 * Origin: PC GARDEN BBS * Gibsonville NC 910-449-7857 (1:3654/18) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBV00001Date: 07/24/97 From: RICK COLLINS Time: 07:49pm \/To: DENNIS HADDOX (Read 5 times) Subj: problem On Jul 22 14:57, 1997, Dennis Haddox of 1:2216/1 wrote: DH> Ok, but what if you know for certain that both the comm program and the DH> modem are both configured to use the software flow control? If you _know_ that for certain, then change them both to use hardware flow control. Software flow control is _not_ recommended for high-speed modems. DH> Using Win95, are the default buffer settings the best or should these be DH> changed and what about the fossil settings on a bbs, what are the DH> optimum settings to be best for the most types of modems? Modem type doesn't matter - the characteristics of your PC do. _Lower_ the Win95 buffer settings if you get CRC errors on receive. Otherwise, leave them alone. I've found the default settings in a Fossil are all that's required. Rick --- MsgedSQ 3.30 * Origin: The Warlock's Cave (1:163/215.39) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBV00002Date: 07/25/97 From: EUSTACE MORTON Time: 12:08pm \/To: RICK COLLINS (Read 5 times) Subj: problem In a message of (23 Jul 97 22:55:14), Rick Collins wrote to Sysop: RC> On Jul 22 18:43, 1997, Eustace Morton of 1:106/751 wrote: DL>>> This is typically a flow control problem. Be sure you have both DL>>> your modem and your com program set for hardware (CTS/RTS) flow DL>>> control. Software flow (Xon/Xoff) should be disabled. EM>> How do you set hardware (CTS/RTS) on the Modem only?. Give an EM>> example of yours. RC> Flow control in the modem is set by the use of a modem command, RC> usually as part of the init. Configuring the comm program for a RC> particular type of flow control _does not_ change the modem RC> configuration - they're separate things. RC> The commands vary by modem, but Rockwell chip modems generally use RC> &K3 to enable hardware flow control. I have a Compaq 28800 but not the manual. I think there is something about the modem somewhere in the system but I havn't got around to reading it yet. Anyway thanks for the information. Catch you L:ater!.. ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. E-MAIL: ************* elmorton@juno.com **************** E-MAIL: ********* elmorton@751.conchbbs.com ************ ONLINE: The Morning Train BBS (281)860-0751, Texas, USA. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --- Alexi/Mail 2.02b (#10000) * Origin: Proud Member Of Fidonet * Faith Hope Charity!!. (1:106/751) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBV00003Date: 07/25/97 From: EUSTACE MORTON Time: 12:16pm \/To: DAVE LYLE (Read 5 times) Subj: problem In a message of (24 Jul 97 15:47:56), Dave Lyle wrote to Sysop: DL> (( On 07-22-1997, Eustace Morton wrote to Dave Lyle: )) EM>>DL> This is typically a flow control problem. Be sure you have both EM>> DL> your modem and your com program set for hardware (CTS/RTS) flow EM>> DL> control. Software flow (Xon/Xoff) should be disabled. EM>>How do you set hardware (CTS/RTS) on the Modem only?. Give an EM>> example of yours. DL> I've got a Sportster, and on that one the &f1 reset loads a DL> hardware DL> flow control profile. Individual commands, &H1 sets transmit DL> hardware DL> flow control, and &I0 disables receive software flwo control. DL> On the V.32b Zoom I have at work, &K3 sets hardware flow control. DL> Check your modem manual for your particular modem. Thanks for sharing this. Also see my post to Rick. Catch you Later!... ...Only those who attempt the absurd achieve the impossible. E-MAIL: ************* elmorton@juno.com **************** E-MAIL: ********* elmorton@751.conchbbs.com ************ ONLINE: The Morning Train BBS (281)860-0751, Texas, USA. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --- Alexi/Mail 2.02b (#10000) * Origin: Proud Member Of Fidonet * Faith Hope Charity!!. (1:106/751) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBV00004Date: 07/22/97 From: KEN SMITH Time: 03:45am \/To: JOHN ALDRICH (Read 5 times) Subj: Modem Selection? Answers? JA@V>it... :) Besides the XT we have doesn't have a hard drive...only two low d JA@V>5.25" drives. :) ...so the limiting factor here is the speed of the floppy drives, eh? .............Flatline ;)! --- OLX 2.1 TD It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- VFIDO 7.07 * Origin: The Ratt Trap (1:202/1205.1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBV00005Date: 07/25/97 From: PRATAP DERRICK Time: 05:14am \/To: MIKE FARRILL (Read 5 times) Subj: USR V.Everything MIKE FARRILL wrote in a message to ASHER DENSMORE-LYNN: MF> Usr now has a Courier I modem which is an ISDN TA and a v.34 MF> modem. AND! X2, my friend Alan Popiolkowski just bought one for his bbs and ISDN line and I connect to him at 53k and hes a hundred miles or so from here. pratap@juno.com THE SPIRIT BBS (408)336-5532 *The Spirit Is Allways Free* Bay-Area Newsgroups-Jobs-Weather-Politics --- timEd 1.01 * Origin: That's The Spirit BBS (1:216/511) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBV00006Date: 07/25/97 From: PRATAP DERRICK Time: 05:08am \/To: ALL (Read 5 times) Subj: X2 vs kflex Hello all! The Fcc has limited X2 to 53k... because its spost to exceed the power output on the line here in the USA... Not so in England. My question is does Kflex make 56K connects? pratap@juno.com THE SPIRIT BBS (408)336-5532 *The Spirit Is Allways Free* Bay-Area Newsgroups-Jobs-Weather-Politics --- timEd 1.01 * Origin: That's The Spirit BBS (1:216/511)