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From: lofaso@tsd.arlut.utexas.edu (Bernie Lofaso)
Subject: Help needed with file transfer through NetBlazer
Summary: How can I get Zmodem, etc. to work?
Keywords: NetBlazer 
Organization: Applied Research Labs, University of Texas at Austin
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 17:51:55 GMT


I've recently set up a NetBlazer here as a terminal server. Unlike other
servers that I've used, I can't get Kermit, Xmodem, or Zmodem to work when
dialed in to the NetBlazer. Can someone tell me what's wrong with my
set-up? What changes do I need to make to the NetBlazer and/or the dial
in modems to get these file transfer protocols to work?

Bernie Lofaso
Applied Research Labs
From: g16l@alf.zfn.uni-bremen.de (Olav Brinkmann)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Larger EPROMs for ZyXEL 1496S (Rev. 6)
Date: 17 Aug 92 11:22:02 GMT
Organization: Univ. Bremen, Informatik

Hello,

 I'm going to put the larger EPROM sockets in my ZyXEL 1496S. The board is
REV 6. Will there be any problems and do I have to consider anything
special when installing the sockets?

MfG Olav
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From: jim@ferkel.ucsb.edu (Jim Lick)
Subject: Re: 16550 vs. 16550AFN
Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 18:44:31 GMT

In <1992Aug19.154844.11924@zip.eecs.umich.edu> dmuntz@dip.eecs.umich.edu (Daniel A Muntz) writes:
>You should be safe with 16550A, 16550AN, 16550AFN, or PC16550 (replaces the
>16550AFN).  There is a rumor that AFN fixed a bug in the A/AN chip, but
>the NS engineers I've talked to didn't mention this.

Besides, most places will not have the old chips anymore.  I haven't seen
anything but the newest PC16550 chip in the last few months.  By the way,
the recent chips I got are marked with both the PC16550 *AND* 16550AFN
part numbers.  The PC16550 is the low-power, low-heat model, correct?

PS- Fry's electronics sells the PC16550/16550AFN for $9.99.  You can buy
it with the two line driver chips for $10.49, or you can get the line
driver chips at 4/$1.00 which means you have to buy 4 of each one, but
anyways, it's cheap to add a 16550 port if your serial card is expandable.
Call (408) 555-1212 and ask for the number for the Sunnyvale or Fremont
Fry's, or (415) 555-1212 for the one in Palo Alto.  They do mail-order
for a reasonable charge, although their main business is retail.  If you
ever visit the Bay Area, stop by a store.  They are huge.

                            Jim Lick		       
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From: l9ux@vax5.cit.cornell.edu
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: SupraFAX 14.4K for Mac ??? anyone?
Date: 20 Aug 92 08:48:15 EDT
Distribution: comp
Organization: Cornell University

 Does anyone out there sell the SupraFax v.32bis (14,400) with
the *software* included for the *Macintosh*.  Since I am a first time
buyer, I need the software for the Mac.  The cheapest price
that I have been able to find it for is $349 plus tax.  This
price is for the "package" as Supra calls it.

-Matt
l9ux@vax5.cit.cornell.edu
From: kensaga@diku.dk (Kenneth Fribert)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Supra Modem problems outside the US
Date: 18 Aug 92 08:36:49 GMT
Organization: Department of Computer Science, U of Copenhagen

conrad@actrix.gen.nz (Conrad Bullock) writes:

>  Your Supra faxmodem order has been cancelled.
>  Due to incompatibility with overseas telecommunication systems, Supra
>  modems can not be operated in countries other than the United States.
>  Supra Corporation is currently working on the problem, however, at this
>  time the modems will not work on overseas lines. We have not been given
>  any indication time-wise as to when this problem will be resolved.
>  Please contact Supra Corporation directly for updates.

It is PURE BULLS... there is no problems with the modem, it is probably the
dispute about Powersuply's. Computability won't sell the 220VPS, and Supra
will. Com. just simply refuses (dumb arses).

>This is weird, as another friend ordered and received a Supra Faxmodem
>from Computability about 6 weeks ago. He has had no obvious problem
>connecting to several systems at various baud rates.

There isn't any.

>There is also a New Zealand company importing and selling Supra modems 
>locally, albeit with a HUGE markup.

Buy it directly from Supra (maybe you can use their sysop's deal $250)
otherrwise the price is $400.

Bets Regards
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From: leonard@qiclab.scn.rain.com (Leonard Erickson)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: 16550A UART VS BNU
Date: 22 Aug 92 06:07:09 GMT
Article-I.D.: qiclab.1992Aug22.060709.19957
Reply-To: 70465.203@compuserve.com
Organization: SCN Research/Qic Laboratories of Tigard, Oregon.

CT61 <CT61@polytec1.polymtl.ca> writes:

>>>By the way, what's the big diff. between a 450 and 550A?
>>
>>The only real difference is that the 16550A has a 16-byte buffer on
>>both the send and receive. The 16450 only keeps the *last* byte. So if you
>>don't fetch it before the next one comes in, it's gone...
>>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>What's different if I use a BNU prog instead of this 16550A ???
>======================================================================

The 16550 is needed to keep data from being lost at the UART. Using
BNU or X00 won't help, because the characters will have been lost 
*before* they got a chance at them.

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: clyde@hitech.com.au (Clyde Smith-Stubbs)
Subject: Re: More WB Strangeness
Organization: HI-TECH Software, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 00:49:45 GMT

Sevo_Stille@f.maus.de (Sevo Stille) writes:

>edm@halcyon.com (Ed Morin) wrote:

>e>2. More recently, without provocation, the WB seems to answer the line and
>e>then drop it connection within about 20 seconds.

>Might be a setup bug (are you positive that your software doesn't set S7 to 20
>sometimes?), a hardware defect inside your WB or, again, a fault at the phone
>company (timeout too short, line voltage dropouts etc.)!

I don't believe so. I am one of the users who have had this trouble dialing into
Ed's system, and the modems retrain _immediately_ after connecting, then drop
the connection entirely. Repeated attempts see deteriorating behaviour, until
they won't even connect. After Ed cycles the power on the WB, everything
is hunky-dory again until the next time it happens.

It looks and smells like a firmware bug to me.
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From: Steve.Withers@bbs.actrix.gen.nz
Subject: Re: 16550UART
Organization: Actrix Information Exchange
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 09:25:38 GMT

In article <y4_nytn.genie@netcom.com> genie@netcom.com (The Genie) writes:
> 
> I'm running OS/2 2.0 and multitask while downloading files.  Because
> I only have standard 16450 serial ports, I get a lot of errors while
> transferring files using a v.32bis external modem.  It seems that
> getting a serial card with a 16550 built into it is the solution.
> Many people here have talked about removing the old chip and replacing
> it with at 16550A/AFN/etc.  My problem is that my serial card does
> not allow for replacement chips, besides soldering them into it.
> I've therefore been looking for a place where I can buy another
> serial i/o card with a build in 16550.  I've looked through lots of
> advertisements but have yet to find any place selling these
> cards.  I'd really appreciate any experience/help anyone has to
> offer in my quest for the buffered serial card.  Thanks.
> 
> Gene

To make this even more interesting, I just read in the June '92 BOARDWATCH
that National Semiconductor has stopped making the 16550........
 
From a different source, I gather the replacement chip is now called a
PC16550?
 
Where does on get these?
 
Steve

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: allen@seas.smu.edu (Allen Gwinn)
Subject: FAX CAS Manager (TSR) Needed for IBM Computers
Organization: SMU School Of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 15:23:40 GMT

Has anybody developed a good CAS manager for IBM compatible computers that
they would entertain selling?  Know of anybody?  I am looking for a good
one.  My email address is: 'allen@sulaco.lonestar.org'.  I would appreciate
any help that anyone can give.

---

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,comp.bbs.misc
From: ivan@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Ivan Gum)
Subject: Slow Uploads
Organization: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 00:44:05 GMT

Hi,

I'm having a slight problem with my BBS.  My users seem to be able to download
alright at high speed, but for some reason, uploads are very slow and they say
they get a lot of errors during transfer.  The arrive correctly however.

Uploads are slow at both 2400 and at high-speeds.  I'm using Maximus and the 
FOSSIL is BNU 1.7 run as a device driver.

I set the transmit buffer to 2048
and the receive buffer to 8196

I'm using a US Robotics HST Dual Standard.

Any suggestions as to what may be wrong?

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: sep@netcom.com (Scott Pendleton)
Subject: Re: SupraFaxModem v.32bis for sale
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 05:00:30 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 


Well, The Supra has be sold. Thanks to all who responded. Take care!

Scott
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: jim@ferkel.ucsb.edu (Jim Lick)
Subject: Re: 16550A UART upgrade.
Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 22:50:27 GMT

In <1992Aug20.200303.930@usenet.ins.cwru.edu> at615@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Nick Lucky) writes:
>I have seen a utility being sold with some serial cards with
>the 16550a uart chip that must be used to turn the FIFO
>buffer on or off. I didn't get a card from the co. that sells
>the card with the utility and was woundering if I deeded this
>program to turn my 16550A on and off???? If I do need it then
>why is there only one co. out there that I know of that is supplying
>this utility? Do all 16550A uarts on anybodys cards need a util.
>to turn the buffers on and off or is it just that co. that
>is making that one card that is in need of the utility???

Such a utility is useful if your comm program does not directly support the
16550A series, but which is smart enough to continually fetch bytes until
the UART say there's no more.  In such a case you just need to turn on the
FIFOs and you will improve performance.  Many comm programs and serial
drivers are 16550A aware in which case you don't need the utility.  The
program or driver will handle all the details itself.  Sorry, I don't know
which term programs do and don't, or where you could get the utility you
described, but there's probably something on the net which can help you.  (I
use unix, not dos, which is a whole different situation.  In that case you
should try the FAS or SAS drivers.  The latter is a streams version of SAS.)

                            Jim Lick		       
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: dgulkis@encore.com (Dan Gulkis)
Subject: Gateway Telepath Modem
Summary: Misleading Advertising for Telepath
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 20:45:31 GMT
Organization: Encore Computer Corporation

Just a warning to the people interested in the Gateway Telepath modem.  The
advertising states that you will get Crosstalk for Windows, WinFax Pro, and
Qmodem.  And you will.

However, you will get Qmodem version 4.5, the test drive version which is
available on many bulletin boards.  If you want the commercial version 5.0, 
you must pay an extra $35, which is sent directly to Mustang Software.  That 
really irks me.

It might be a gray area, since they don't advertise which version is sent.
But, the software doesn't add significant value to the system, which is the
implication of the advertising.  My decision to wait for this modem (which 
was about four months late) was partially based on the bundled software.

When I called Gateway, they essentially said, "Too bad.  That's the version
it comes with.  If you don't like it, send the modem back."  The additional 
cost isn't a hardship, but it sure changes my opinion of Gateway.  In the 
past, they've never done anything sleazy like that to me.  In the future, 
they probably won't have a chance.

By the way, the modem works great.  My complaint is with their ambiguous
or even misleading advertising.

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: parry@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (Tom J Parry)
Subject: Re: Zoom command mode/data mode transition -- how?
Originator: parry@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au
Organization: Monash University, Melb., Australia.
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 00:32:12 GMT

Steve Aliff (swaliff@afterlife.ncsc.mil) wrote:
> With the (internal) Zoom FAX modem VFP V.32bis, what settings are
> necessary to escape to command mode, issue a command, and go back
> online without dropping the connection? For example, I'd like to do
> something like the following:
> 
> (unix)% 
> +++
> at%l
> 003
> OK
> ato
> (unix)%  <== Alas, I never get back here

You should be able to. It could be that the modem on the other end is
receiving the +++ and dropping into command mode too. That happens here
quite a lot with some of the modems. 

-- 
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: w8sdz@tacom-emh1.army.mil (Keith Petersen)
Subject: Re: PPM14400FXSA upload problems HELP PLEASE
Organization: The SIMTEL20 Archives
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 05:55:08 GMT

naddy@mips.ruessel.sub.org writes:
>In <5850.2a7fc2b6@hayes.com>, tnixon@hayes.com writes:
>> This is the way XMODEM works!  When you invoke the receiver, it 
>> [...]  If it supports CRC, it sends "C" characters (which is what 
>> you're seeing).  If it supports CRC and 1K blocks, it sends "K" 
>> characters.  So what you're seeing is exactly the normal behavior.
>
>NAK for checksum, 'C' for CRC, 'G' for -g. According to Chuck Forsberg's
>X/YModem documentation there is no special provision to request 1k
>blocks. If there's a program around that actually sends 'K' it's
>non-standard.

Read the Xmodem documentation again.  The receiver can signal the
sender that it can handle 1K blocks by sending "CK" for the initial
handshake. 

Keith
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From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: ZyXEL EPROM type (?)
Date: 15 Aug 92 12:32:31 GMT
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

In article <clemon.08nw@lemsys.UUCP> clemon@lemsys.UUCP (Craig Lemon VE3XCL) writes:
>        With all of the talk about EPROMs contained in some modems, I was
>wondering what kind of EPROMs the ZyXEL U-1496S uses.  I'm planning on
>purchasing one of these and I'd like to know beforehand the ROM type so I
>can pick up an extra set.  I'd like info for the larger ROM set (whatever
>that is).

You'll need two 27C010's rated at 120ns or faster.


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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: jjhayes@nbrwh75.bnr.ca (Jeff Hayes)
Subject: Re: Supra Sources
Reply-To: jjhayes@x400gate.bnr.ca
Organization: Northern Telecom Public Switching, Bramalea Product Tech. S908
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 12:29:55 GMT

In article <ZHmePB1w164w@mcgort.COM>, rlm@mcgort.COM (Robert McMillin) writes:
   }Given that Supra seems to be (at the moment, anyway) the v.32bis/fax modem 
   }of choice, can anyone recommend a good source for them?

i just got mine from MacZone (PCZone for the Other side) for $315 US
each - i bought 4 for me and some freinds - big deal on the bulk
price - they dropped $5 off :-).  
They use express airborn for delivery and are REALLY nice to deal with.
I deal with phone folks a lot in my job and these guys are nice.

MacZone and i did have a long wait tho, Supra was (is??) heavily 
backordered on the 14.4 packages, and is apparently still not shipping
their 14.4 s/w pkgs.  
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: ewong@ucs.ubc.ca (Eldon Wong)
Subject: Re: mod
Organization: University of B.C. Computing Services
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 20:03:57 GMT

In article <1992Aug14.193856.6500@cs.ucf.edu> yil@engr.ucf.edu (Yilmaz Cengeloglu) writes:
>
>Hi :
>
>    Is it  possible to use same modem for Maciontosh and PC. I have check
>    some places.  They  all have diiffrent modem for PC and MAC. I did not really
>    understand why. I would be happy If anyone give some information why 
>    two differebt  product in the market. As my understanding I should be
>    abble to use some modem for different computers. 
>
>				    yilmaz
>			    yilmaz@ists.engr.ucf.edu
>

Generally, you can use the same modem for any computer.  The difference in
the packages is usually only software and maybe labels on the modem boxes. :)
Of course, this only applies to external modems as all the different platforms
have different types of bus/expansion slots.  Also a lot of "Mac" modems have
the correct cable included as well.  Unless the manufacturer has built in the
Mac interface (din 8 plug) into the modem (very unlikely), the modem is
completely portable.  I have used the same modem on a PC, Mac and Amiga with
no problems at all.
completely portable.  I have used the same modems for Macs, PCs, Amigas 
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: royg@netcom.com (Roy H. Gordon)
Subject: Re: Digicom Scout Plus Usenet Offer
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 23:01:53 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 

> In article <mac1.714242877@Ra.MsState.Edu> mac1@Ra.MsState.Edu (Mubashir Cheema) writes:
> >
> > I have tried both the Digicom Scout Plus and Supra V.32bis Faxmodem
> > and have found Supra to be far better than the Scout Plus
> >
> 
> Not a rwar(I am also a Supra owner), but in what way do you think it is far
> better than Scout+(other than you sell it :->) ?

I too am interested in your views about this, as I'm thinking about
purchasing a Scout+, and had pretty much ruled out Supra due to what
seemed to be a large number of problems reported in this group.
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: mo@sdf.lonestar.org (Mohit Goyal)
Subject: Opinions on ZyXEL 1496E?
Organization: sdf Public Access UNIX, Dallas--unrestricted free shell access
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 05:05:38 GMT

Hello.  I have been reading a lot about the ZyXEL 1496E on the FIDONET
HS-MODEMS conference. (HS = high speed)

Anyways, that conference should change its name to the ILUVZYXEL 
conference.  Everybody their seems to own a ZyXEL and they love
their modem.

Well, I wanted to get opinions on the 1496E from a different source,
so I thought I'd post a message here.

Those of you using the 1496E, what do you think ot?
The manuals?
Problems?
Bugs?
Support and Service?
Anything else???

You can reply here or directly to me.  I will post a summary of all the
replies I get directly to me.  Thank you.

p.s.  I currently own a USR Courier 2400e.  I know it is much simpler
to use but I am still very impressed by the quality of the documentation.
I would think that good documentation and the inclusion of Command
Reference sheets would be even more important in high speed fax modems.
Am I right?  Do you owners of these modems feel this is true? 
Should I place less emphasis on the 14.4k faxmodem I get having quality
documentation?  Thanks.

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