--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBY00010Date: 07/27/97 From: DARRYL CLARKE Time: 04:19pm \/To: DAVID SOMERS (Read 5 times) Subj: Re: COM4 David Somers said this to All About COM4 DS> I don't know if this is off-topic or not. I currently have a USR DS> Sportster 28.8 on COM2. I'm thinking about buying a 56K and put it on DS> COM4. But, I don't know where COM4 is. I have a Pentium PCI/ISA DS> motherboard. I'm assuming com 1 and 2 are external ports on your PC, as thats the standard. That means in order to use Com3-16 You need to get an Internal modem. If your 28.8 is already Internal, then you will need to change it to Com4 (using the jumpers on the modem, or the Plug'n'pray software) and then purchace an External modem to put on Com2 :) Fun eh? Btw, Com2 and 4 Use the same IRQ, so when configuring your modems make sure that you change the IRQ on one of them. Cya! .oO[ Darryl Clarke, Sysop - Flatline BBS ]Oo. `\... http://www.huron.net/~smartssa/ `\... smartssa@huron.net --- Telegard v3.02/mL * Origin: -= Flatline BBS =- Brantford, ON - +1(519)758-5096 (1:221/1517) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBY00011Date: 07/28/97 From: MIKE ROSS Time: 08:16pm \/To: DAVID SOMERS (Read 5 times) Subj: Re: COM4 David Somers said the following to MIKE ROSS on the subject of Re: COM4 (26 Jul 97 22:07:00) DS> I plan on using both modems at the same time. One for node one of my DS> BBS, and another for node 2 of my BBS. DS> My computer doesn't support a COM3. Only a COM4. Is there any way to DS> set it up this way? You mentioned set the IRQ to 5 on one. I think DS> that may interfere with my SCSI card, cause its IRQ is set on 5. DS> Got any other suggestions maybe? In a typical case, internal modem cards usually only give you a choice of IRQ's 3,4,5,7. Use which ever one you have that's unused in the system. But note that "unused" really means not used at the same time. So for example you could use IRQ 7 if your printer doesn't use it. 99.9% of software doesn't bother using IRQ 7 for the printer anyways. I forgot to ask but if you're not using a serial mouse on COM 1 then go ahead use IRQ 4. Don't share IRQ's unless a driver clearly states it can handle it. --- Blue Wave/DOS v2.30 * Origin: Juxtaposition BBS. Lasalle, Quebec, Canada (1:167/133) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBY00012Date: 07/27/97 From: RICK CALANCIA Time: 08:10pm \/To: ALL (Read 5 times) Subj: 56k fast I have a new Practical Peripherals 56 k fast int. voice/dat/fax modem The conections under procomm plus seem to be o.k. however the software that comes with it is terible. Is there any dos voice/data/fax software that workes and is easy to use. or am I stuck looking that workes with this modem that is better. The comm. software is very bad. so when I use procomm it screws up the windows settings and won't answer the phone --- GEcho/2 1.20/Pro * Origin: The Green Zone (1:140/23) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBZ00000Date: 07/29/97 From: RICK GRAHAM Time: 05:03pm \/To: JOHN FLEMING (Read 5 times) Subj: Accura 56K (flex) Hello John, >> Uhh...I don't believe Hayes has released their K56 code for >> "public consumption." If they have, it is a well kept secret. > No, Rick I truly believe you're right. After reading my messages I > called the Hayes tech support and after getting my modem VER # and > other info, the tech informed me my modem is one of the latest and > the ONLY upgrade needed will be when ITU recommendations are > ratified. THAT will be a FLASH ROM upgrade and it will be free! So no > matter what is chosen, rather it be X2 or 56K flex...Hayes will honor > it. BUT!!! the tech also mention the ITU ratification might not > happen until 1998. By gawd it's refreshing to converse with someone that *knows* what they are speaking about! Your report of talking to Tech is the exact same as my experience. Hayes *will* release K-Flex for their Accuras (for this topic) -when- the ITU says "ok." It will be a Flash upgrade and will be free, till then the Accura K56 + Fax is a mere v.34 modem. Email to Hayes os/support will get you, or anyone, the same answer. Later... Rick rgraham@ionet.net --- PCBoard (R) v15.3/M 2 * Origin: Peyote Bud's - Dewey, OK - 33.6k - 1.918.534.2124 (1:3815/123) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBZ00001Date: 07/29/97 From: RICK GRAHAM Time: 05:06pm \/To: JOHN FLEMING (Read 5 times) Subj: Accura 56K (flex) Hello John, > On the box of my Accura 56K...the only FLASH will be when the ITU > choses between X2 and 56K. Hayes rep told me THAT will be honored and > it will be FREE to the buyers of the 56K unit. Received the same info here before I ordered the modem. Wonder how much they will charge for a users manual...? Later... Rick rgraham@ionet.net --- PCBoard (R) v15.3/M 2 * Origin: Peyote Bud's - Dewey, OK - 33.6k - 1.918.534.2124 (1:3815/123) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBZ00002Date: 07/29/97 From: RICK GRAHAM Time: 05:24pm \/To: DAVID BOWERMAN (Read 5 times) Subj: Accura 56K (flex) Hello David, >> Rick Graham wrote in a message to Rick Collins: >> I have a Hayes Accura 56K + Fax External and use it here on the >> BBS. I got it thru the TradeUp plan on Hayes Web Site, >> http://www.hayes.com. >> Has the code to flash these type units up to 56k from V.34 28.8k >> been made available to the general public? Has any K56Flex code >> been made available yet? If so, which type units, Optimas? PPIs? > Your modem should already be a K56Flex client modem. You need to > call a K56Flex server modem to get the 56k (actually, whatever gets > negotiated) speed from the server to your modem. It says "ACCURA 56K + FAX" on the case, but connecting to a K56flex server isn't going to do anything except yield a v.34 negotiation (maybe 33.6 - depending on line / connect conditions). The K56Flex Flashrom code for the Hayes Accura has not been released yet and wiil not be until the ITU sets a standard and Hayes gets around to making it available. > A non-server modem calling your system will only connect at v.34 > speeds. A server modem requires a digital connection to the telco -- > an ISDN TA for instance with the code to act as a K56Flex server > would be the minimum. Somewhat analogous to the USR Courier Imodem > which is the minimum for an x2 server. I understand, but without the K56flex code for the Accura, it's a plain old v.34 ... just like a Courier would be without x2. > While there is some discussion of a v.mach protocol that will allow > for 40K+ symmetrical connections, I haven't seen any real world > modems supporting that protocol as yet. V.mach sounds like vaporware for desktop units using dial-up copper lines. Now for ISDN or a cable modem, sounds like a feasable protocol, unless it's an 'off the wall' or 'foreign country' protocol. Later... Rick rgraham@ionet.net --- PCBoard (R) v15.3/M 2 * Origin: Peyote Bud's - Dewey, OK - 33.6k - 1.918.534.2124 (1:3815/123) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBZ00003Date: 07/28/97 From: RICK COLLINS Time: 08:29pm \/To: RICK GRAHAM (Read 5 times) Subj: Accura 56K (flex) On Jul 27 19:52, 1997, Rick Graham of 1:3815/123 wrote: >> You're wrong. K56 Flex modems are being sold, and K56 Flex hosts are >> operating. RG> I have a Hayes Accura 56K + Fax External and use it here on the BBS. I RG> got it thru the TradeUp plan on Hayes Web Site, http://www.hayes.com. Well, it isn't going to do you any good on your BBS. If you have a K56Flex "client" modem - you have to connect with a K56Flex "server" which you're only likely to find on an ISP. Your modem is capable of up to 56K bps _downloads_ from a K56 "host". People connecting to your BBS will be limited to the standard 33.6 Kbps V.34 speed. You can't "host" a K56 Flex connection without digital lines. Rick --- MsgedSQ 3.30 * Origin: The Warlock's Cave (1:163/215.39) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBZ00004Date: 07/28/97 From: RICK COLLINS Time: 08:35pm \/To: DAVID SOMERS (Read 5 times) Subj: COM4 On Jul 27 22:36, 1997, David Somers of 1:3654/18 wrote: RC>> If the modem is internal, then it will have jumper settings or some RC>> method of designating it as Comm 4 (or whatever you like) and settin RC>> IRQ. You would be better advised to put it on Com 3, though, and no RC>> comm port. DS> My computer does not have a COM3 I don't believe. It just detects a DS> COM1, COM2, and COM4. As far as setting IRQ, could it be possible to DS> maybe set it to 3 or 1? I don't know how, but I have both my SCSI card DS> and soundblaster using IRQ5!! :) Com1 to Com4 are just names. Configure your internal modem with jumpers to be Com3, and Com3 _will_ show up. IRQs are another story. If you're using IRQ 5, possibly you could use IRQ 7 for the modem. What's connected to Com2? If nothing, you could disable Com2, configure the modem as Com2, and use IRQ 3 (the standard IRQ for Com2). If you use Windows at all, _don't_ skip a comm port (like Com3). When Windows searches for ports, it stops when it finds a "missing" one - Since Com3 is "missing", Windows will not find your modem on Com4. Rick --- MsgedSQ 3.30 * Origin: The Warlock's Cave (1:163/215.39) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBZ00005Date: 07/28/97 From: BEN GAINES Time: 10:57pm \/To: ALL (Read 5 times) Subj: Problem Okay, here's what I have: 286 IBM PCAT, dos 5, telix and a 33.6 internal Dynacom fax modem. Problem: When I connect to most bbses I get horrible lag. The modem will pause from a few second to a minute or so. I ave tried two different phone lines and several different init codes . Does anyone have any suggestions? __/\ _/\ / /-ord\ /-'refect / \/ \/ --- Renegade v5-11 Exp * Origin: Bear Swamp - Ashfield, MA.- (413)628-4616 (1:321/159) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 105 HIGH SPEED MODEM Ref: EBZ00006Date: 07/29/97 From: BRUCE CLARK Time: 12:17am \/To: DAVID SOMERS (Read 5 times) Subj: COM4 -=> Quoting David Somers to Rick Collins <=- RC> If the modem is internal, then it will have jumper settings or some RC> method of designating it as Comm 4 (or whatever you like) and settin RC> IRQ. You would be better advised to put it on Com 3, though, and no RC> comm port. DS> DS> My computer does not have a COM3 I don't believe. It just detects a DS> COM1, COM2, and COM4. As far as setting IRQ, could it be possible to DS> maybe set it to 3 or 1? I don't know how, but I have both my SCSI card DS> and soundblaster using IRQ5!! :) Once you set the modem jumpers for COM 3 and instal it, then your computer wll detect a COM 3. ___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: COM-DAT BBS (1:105/314.0)