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From: jgro@netcom.com (Jeremy G)
Subject: Re: SFM/Faxstf and Silent Answer (Was Re: supra L roms?)
Organization: Not that I'm aware of :-)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 10:23:05 GMT

In article <SteveWall-190193125104@hipmac1.pica.army.mil> SteveWall@aol.com (Steve Wall) writes:
>In article <1993Jan16.141351.1@jaguar.csc.wsu.edu>,
>f0975893@jaguar.csc.wsu.edu wrote:
>> 
>> In article <TRSNYDER.93Jan15110617@iris2.mcs.drexel.edu>, trsnyder@mcs.
>> drexel.edu (Bob Snyder) writes:
>> > Silent Answer is also in the J (and I belive H) ROMs.  Unfortunately, it
>> > does you no good unless you have fax software which was written to handle
>> > it.  And FAXstf doesn't.
>> 
>> Does anyone know if, and when, the authors of FAXstf plan to integrate 
>> Silent Answer into their software? It seems pretty pointless to me to 
>> include the feature and then provide software that does not take advantage
>> of it!!
>> 
>I called STF Technologies about this before Christmas.  At that time, they
>had tried to implement Silent Answer without success.  Apparently they did
>everything Supra told them to do, but it wasn't working for them.  So,
>it's probably only a matter of time until they and Supra figure out what's
>wrong and get it working.  How long?  Who knows?
>
>Steve Wall

I talked to reps from STF at Macworld in San Francisco, and they said
the problem with Silent Answer was bigger than just Supra.  The
problem is that the Mac OS has no support for serial port arbitration.
Once the fax software realized that the incoming call is data, they
don't have a good way to pass the call to a telecom package.  They
claim to be trying to get Apple to solve the problem. (Good luck :-( )


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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Distribution: world
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 93 15:57:12 -0800
From: Dan_Cook@f344.n202.z1.fidonet.org
Subject: Re: ZyXEL - GRRRRR! (ATI botch)
Comment-To: Wailer_at_the_Gates_of_Dawn@f344.n202.z1.fidonet.org
Reply-To: Dan_Cook@f344.n202.z1.fidonet.org
X-FSC-PATH: 202/344

>My U-1496Ss running V5.05 firmware all display 
>distinctly non-numeric
>data in response to ATI2.
> 
 WatGoD> I2 isn't in contention.  ATI0 is.
 
Well, I meant ATI0...  I just got it wrong in the message.  ATI2, of
course, returns a link status report.  ATI0 here on my S models
returns the same sort of data my E models do.  The only difference
being the model name reported.
 
- Dan

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From: jongsma@esseye.si.com (Ken Jongsma)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: QMODEM public domain?
Date: 21 Jan 93 13:30:22 GMT
Reply-To: jongsma@esseye.si.com
Distribution: usa
Organization: Smiths Industries

In <1993Jan20.201103.27828@ico.isc.com> timhu@ico.isc.com (Timothy Hu) writes:

>Is the Qmodem package a public or commercial package?

Qmodem is most definitely a commercial package. Marketing is being handled
by Mustang Software, Bakersfield, Ca.

However. Mustang releases a "Test Drive" version (actually just one version
behind the current version) as shareware.

Ken
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: sridhar@watson.ibm.com (Sridhar Mahadevan)
Subject: Missing subject header
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 23:31:32 GMT
Distribution: usa
Disclaimer: This posting represents the poster's views, not necessarily those of IBM
Organization: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center
Keywords: 14.4, modem, Zyxel, internal, UART 16550

I am considering purchasing a Zyxel U-1496B Internal modem. The primary reason
for the internal modem being that it comes with an updated UART 16550 chip. My Dell PC
unfortunately has a soldered 16450 that I cannot easily replace. I would like to hear 
from people who have tried the internal version of modem. In particular, will it easily talk
to a US Robotics Courier v32.bis (because that's what we have at the host end at IBM). Also, 
to avoid conflicts between the 16450 on the motherboard and the 165550 on the modem, is it 
sufficient to simply change the COM port jumpers? Finally, has anyone tried the Zyxel with the
communication package ProComm Plus for Windows? 

The best price I can find for the Zyxel is  $319. Is this a good price?  I am told that for $10
more I can get voice mail capabilities. How useful is this, considering the modest extra outlay. 

Thanks,

- Sridhar Mahadevan


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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: stevela@csulb.edu (Steve La)
Subject: FORSALE: USR HST/v.32bis Dual Standard modem, $475 (incl. shipping)
Organization: Cal State Long Beach
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 20:40:31 GMT

USRobotics HST/v.32bis Dual Stand Modem For Sale: 
  - 14.4k HST/v.32bis with ASL (square LED, 16Mhz version) 
  - transfer rate 1700+ cps 
  - AC adapter
  - RJ11 phone cord
  - RS-232 cable for Macintosh or PC
  - manual and original box 

I just bought a TB modem (UUCP) and no longer need this one.  The modem is in
perfect condition, $475 and I will pay for shipping.  Email me if you are
interested...

-Steve


Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,alt.security
From: rescorla@rtnmr.chem.yale.edu (Eric Rescorla)
Subject: Re: Caller ID products?
Organization: Rescorla for himself.
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 23:07:36 GMT

In article <1993Jan27.221556.757@ee.ubc.ca> johnt@ee.ubc.ca (John Jay G. Tanlimco) writes:
>In article <1k6ootINNs6q@iskut.ucs.ubc.ca> unruh@physics.ubc.ca (William Unruh) writes:
>>Why do they have that right? Why in the world do most countries have
>>strict laws, and the telephone companies strict rules ablut tracing
>>calls? The party certainly has the right to refuse to speak to you if
>>you don't identify yourself, but more than that is an invasion of my
>>privacy. I do not want to hand out my telephone number to any random
>>person I phone.                                           ^^^^^^^^^^
>
>Can you give an example on when you don't want others to know whose
>calling?
Yes. If I'm looking for price quotes on a product and call several
distributors. I might very well not want to be on all of their
mailing lists. (or dialing lists to be more precise).

>The way I see it, those that don't want to let others know
>who they are have something to hide.  
Why would you want an attorney present during questioning if
you have nothing to hide?
Why would you object to the police searching your house
whenever they want it if you're innocent?
-Ekr


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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: fisher@ncselxsi.uucp (Chuck Fisher)
Subject: Shared Fax Modem on Novell Network
Organization: National Computer Systems, San Jose, CA 95131
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 14:29:10 GMT

Can anyone recommend a modem/software combination that would allow
faxes to be sent and received from a Novell server?  The software
should be able to image ASCII text and also HP LaserJet type of print
files.  I suppose that any modem that handles fax would be
appropriate, it's the software that's the tricky part.  Thanks for any
recommendations or experience you can relate.

Chuck
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From: butler@quest.comm.mot.com (Jim Butler)
Subject: Sources of Everex modems
Reply-To: butler@quest.comm.mot.com (Jim Butler)
Organization: Land Mobile Products Sector, Motorola, Inc.
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 02:26:20 GMT



	I'm looking to find an Everex modem but I'm not sure where to look.
A recent MacUser lists a number of modems (the MacUser "How to Buy" issue) by
Everex is not represented there.

	Any help would be appreciated.

	Thanks,

	Jim

- Internet: butler@comm.mot.com
From: khoult@behemoth.bbn.com (Kent Hoult)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Need Address/Phone Number for GVC
Date: 24 Jan 93 21:18:03
Organization: BBN Communications
NNTP-Posting-Host: behemoth.bbn.com

I have a GVC FM9696H FAX Modem with obsolete & useless
software in the EPROM. None of my documentation has GVCs
address or phone number and the store where I bought it
only has a disconnected 800 number.

Would some kind soul out there with a GVC modem please email
me the address and phone number on their documentation?

	Thanks, Kent
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: rcw2g@holmes.acc.Virginia.EDU (Rudi C. Wong)
Subject: Gateway Telepath Modems
Organization: University of Virginia
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 14:17:44 GMT


Has anyone had any experiences with Gateway's Telepath Fax Modem?

I might be buying a system from Gateway soon, and was wondering if I
should get their modem too. If anyone has any technical specs on the
model, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks a priori.

-rudi

ps. Just curious, if someone bought a proprietary modem like this
    one, how would he set the init parameters? I'd assume that the
    model would not be in the list of modems found in any 
    communication program's setup utility being "third-party".
From: gajarsky@pilot.njin.net (Bob Gajarsky - Hobokenite)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: zyxel help for an idiot (me!)
Date: 22 Jan 93 02:13:43 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Somewhere in Hoboken


hi. i've read a TON of the messages on this board -0 it's great
 for someone who knows very little about modems.  all i knew was
 my 1200 has worked for a long time, and i quickly learned
 what things i want, etc.  anyhow, i was told that supra was
 good, until i read everything going on with supra, and
 their problems with the modem.  so...having said that...


i had previously decided that i wanted, above all, these
 conditions:  14,400 bps, with v32 bis/v42 bis, with fax
 capability (and the appropriate software), a warranty
 for more than 3 years, and other things being optional.
 but ability NOT to crash for unknown reasons is  a major
 thing for me, right behind the warranty and the external factor.

so zyxel seems to me, from reading everything, to be the
 modem to buy.  my 2 questions:
 
1) what is wrong with it, if anything?
 2) how can someone (on the list i saw on the net) be able to afford
 to sell it for $339 when the ad in computer shopper lists it for
 $469?

thanks - bob gaj
From: john.navas@uttsbbs.uucp (John Navas) 
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: GATEWAY TELEPATH MODEMS
Date: 25 Jan 93 22:14:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Transfer Station BBS, Danville, CA - 510-837-4610/837-5591
Reply-To: john.navas@uttsbbs.uucp (John Navas) 

rcw2g@holmes.acc.Virginia.EDU (Rudi C. Wong) writes:

 > Has anyone had any experiences with Gateway's Telepath Fax Modem?

Yes -- it's worked fine for me.

 > I might be buying a system from Gateway soon, and was wondering if
 > I should get their modem too. If anyone has any technical specs on
 > the model, I'd greatly appreciate it.

It is a full V.32bis/V.42bis 14,400 bps data modem with Class 1 & 2
fax capability as well.  It comes bundled with Crosstalk for Windows,
Qmodem and WinFax PRO software.

 > ps. Just curious, if someone bought a proprietary modem like this
 > one, how would he set the init parameters? I'd assume that the
 > model would not be in the list of modems found in any communication
 > program's setup utility being "third-party".

The Telepath is no more proprietary than other modem brands, and is
directly supported by some programs (like Procomm Plus for Windows).
In addition, it comes with good documentation that should allow you to
set it up for other programs that don't directly support it.

Best regards,
John
                                                                                                  
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: AT&T DataPort 14.4
From: Nicholas_Brooker@kcbbs.gen.nz (Nicholas Brooker)
Date: 29 Jan 93 15:04:04 GMT
Organization: Kappa Crucis Unix BBS, Auckland, New Zealand

>I just received the AT&T DataPort 14.4 v.32bis data modems from AT&T
>Paradyne
 
Could you post an email address for someone to contact regarding
their sysop pricing program?  What do they require?
 
Thanks..Nick
From: lars@spectrum.CMC.COM (Lars Poulsen)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Giving up on Supra
Date: 28 Jan 93 17:38:38 GMT
Organization: CMC Network Systems (Rockwell DCD), Santa Barbara, CA, USA

In article <F5Fls*Fg2@laosinh.stgt.sub.org>
   gerrit@laosinh.stgt.sub.org (Gerrit Heitsch) writes:
>Yes, I bought my modem from Supra, but Supra does not write the ROM code
>(as far as I know) because Rockwell makes the instruction set of the
>C1999-16 or C1993-11 not available to the public, so all manufacturers,
>that use this CPU have to buy their code from Rockwell.
>(If someone has the instruction set and other data for the C1999-16
>or C1993-11 drop me a mail)

So far as I know, this is an oversimplification. My Rockwell group
builds a modem for use in our own product, and we have licensed the
design from Modem Systems on terms similar to those enjoyed by Zoom,
Supra, Gateway, and other OEM modem manufacturers.

The programming specification for the C19xx controller is not in the
freely available litterature; I believe this is for competitive reasons.
I am very certain that the source code and developement tools for the 
modem microcode are available to OEM customers under some terms that
require a non-disclosure agreement. As such, the people who have that
information are not at liberty to release it to you.

Will Bundespost let you have a programmer's reference manual for the
Siemens telephone switch in your local central office ?
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: LJ01066@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM
Subject: Help needed about comm 3&4 usage
Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc.
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 93 11:07:47 PST

I recently bought the complete pc communicator fax/voice/modem card for
my system.  This board is up and running. no problems.  My problem now
is that I need a 9600 bps modem and my current one is only 2400 bps. I
want to know if it is possible to install a second modem board in my
system. Considerations:  I have to use comm 1 or 2 for my current modem,
no choice. If I install a second one on the other port what happens to
my mouse which I want to use also. I would only be running one modem
port at a time but how do you switch between the two and still keep the
mouse. My thought is to put the mouse on comm 3 or 4 and the modem on
comm 1 in this case. Can this be done (Two modems at once).  If so how
and where should comm ports be assigned i.e. mouse=comm1 or mouse=comm3.

Any help greatly appreciated, Thanks to all in advance.   RDH


Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: xli@top.cis.syr.edu (Xue Li (Shirley))
Subject: Re: *** what's so good about zyxel modems? ***
Keywords: test
Organization: Syracuse University, CIS Dept.
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 93 13:01:49 EST

This is a test.
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Need software for Zyxel
From: balmer@ifi.unibas.ch (Marc Balmer)
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 16:13:51 GMT
Reply-To: balmer@ifi.unibas.ch
Organization: Institut fuer Informatik
Keywords: zyxel c 

Dear netters

I need software to use the voice and fax capabilities of Zyxel modems. Not to  
reinvent the wheel I ask wether someone already has C sources that run well  
(operating system is not important, we may port it).

Thanks for your help,
Marc Balmer
From: stella@gandalf.rutgers.edu (Ricky ...suave... Stella)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Cheapest ZyXEL price
Keywords: ZyXEL prices
Date: 22 Jan 93 20:32:04 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

bugs@atlantis.uucp (Dan Berry) writes:

>(a) My Supra tends to hang, refusing to answer for UUCP, (b) Supra doesn't have
>(and doesn't sound as if they're in any hurry to) support voice-messaging, and
							   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

If you are talking about voice mail and caller id functions, there's an
upgrade available thru Supra (1-800-72SUPRA) for around $70 bucks...

That's all I know... since the last two days, I wasn't able to get thru
SUPRA's number.


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From: palmer@icat.larc.nasa.gov (Michael T. Palmer)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,alt.security
Subject: Re: Caller ID products?
Date: 27 Jan 93 21:02:35 GMT
Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA  USA
NNTP-Posting-Host: icat.larc.nasa.gov

rjg@umnstat.stat.umn.edu (Robert J. Granvin) writes:

>Do I have a right to know your telephone number?  As much as you have
>the right not to tell me.  If you object to your number being displayed
>on the equipment, then make use of the no-cost option to block your
>number.  If your phone company doesn't offer this, or charges for it,
>scream loudly at them.  I'll even help you scream loudly at them as a
>Caller*ID supporter.

One of the most sensible attitudes expressed so far.  In Southeastern 
Virginia, we have Caller-ID with absolutely no blocking of any kind offered
at any price.  A telemarketer's dream, eh?  I'm not sure if I should be
screaming at the phone company, the State Public Service Commission, or
both.  I guess I'll start with both - I just found out that it was here
(CNID) last week.

I'll let you know if it'd do any good for you to scream at them, too.  :-)

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: cma@eniac.inesc.pt (Carlos Antunes)
Subject: Re: Zoom VFX v.32-bis eprom upgrades
Organization: INESC - Inst. Eng. Sistemas e Computadores, LISBOA. PORTUGAL.
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 12:12:16 GMT

In article <H.eg.y7a9EpKzMt6@harvee.billerica.ma.us> esj@harvee.billerica.ma.us writes:
>sorry about posting this but mail bounced.  could you post the number 
>you called to order the rom upgrade?

Phone number (617) 423-1072. Ask for Daniel Vassily.

Regards,
Carlos Antunes.

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: johnwu@netcom.com (John M. Wu)
Subject: Re: Problem uploading with ZyXEL U-1496E
Keywords: ZyXEL, uploading
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 06:27:03 GMT

In article <1jpe5nINN2o4@bigboote.WPI.EDU> catman@bigwpi.WPI.EDU (Daniel Cohen) writes:
>I am having a problem uploading files with my ZyXEL U-1496E.  I am using
>RTS/CTS flow control with a 8250A/16450 uart chip.  Uploading With Z-Modem 
>(DSZ, QModem, or Telix), I am getting flow control problems.  The file does
>finish, but it is taking about 4 times longer than it should.  I usually use
>a 9600T/MNP5 connection.  I have also experienced this problem at 2400,
>14400, and ZyXEL 16800 bauds.  The problem is worse if I am using a non
>MNP5 connection.  I do not think this is a problem with having a non
>buffered uart chip since downloads work fine.  I am using rom 
>version 5.04.  Does anyone have any ideas of how to fix this?
>

Is your term program set at 19200, 38400, 57600, etc.?  If so, make sure
it's the estimated time for your modem to modem transfer, not modem to
your computer.  Your term program is sending data at 38400 until it fills
up the modem's buffer.  Then the term program no longer receives a CTS and
must wait until the modem sends out its data at 2.4 - 16.8 kbps.  After the
modem is ready again, the CTS signal will be sent and more data is sent.
The effect is the TXD and CTS lights going off and on in unison during
long transfers.  At 57.6kbps (my setting), when my Zyxel gets a 
stream of data for a minute that is <2:1 compressible, the CTS light
will inevitably drop for the modem to "catch up". 

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From: kolstad@cae.wisc.edu (Joel Kolstad)
Subject: What brand modem is this?
Organization: U of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering
Distribution: usa
Date: 21 Jan 93 19:40:41 CST

Hi,

	A few months ago, I saw some adds (in a PC magazine) for some wedge
shaped modems with cute little icons for indicator lites.  I believe they
came in black or white casing.  The casing wasn't a perfect wedge, more
like a a triangle with one side curved.  They made several models, although
I'm looking for the v32.bis one.

	Unfortunately, I can't find their ads anymore.  Does anybody know
the name of the company making these?  Please e-mail me if you do.  Thanks.

					---Joel Kolstad
					kolstad@cae.wisc.edu
From: pancake@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Christopher Daniello)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Spartacus 14.4k
Date: 25 Jan 1993 13:53:28 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
NNTP-Posting-Host: doc.cc.utexas.edu

Well, I got my Spartacus modem in the mail the other day from Damark.
It's a 14,400 fax/modem with v.42bis/mnp5 for $200 (no charge for
tax or shipping and handling with Damark).  So far it seems pretty
dandy, it's got a braindead uart (16450) true, but I'm not having
any problems (I just set the gsz handshake to slow).  For the price
it seems like a good deal to me, does anyone know of any problems
I should expect?  It's got a 2 year warranty anyway.

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