HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: palmer@pcatsc.UUCP (Doug Palmer)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,comp.os.os2.misc
Subject: Re: Have I been hosed?
Summary: You have *NOT* been hosed
Date: 24 Dec 92 14:17:27 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: United States Courts (pcatsc)

In article <1992Dec23.100012.24624@netcom.com> marks@netcom.com (Mark Sherred) writes:
>National has a very nice application note about the different UARTS.
>It is AN-493.  The 'F' stands for FIFO. The 'N' means a plastic package.
>At high baud rates, the PC may not always service the UART's interupt before
>a second character is received.  The NS16550AFN has a 16 byte receive FIFO
>and another 16 byte transmit FIFO.  The chips powers-up with the FIFOs 
>disabled, so you need software that knows how to enable them.
>
>The bottom line is it sounds like you got hosed.. sorry.
>The NS16550AFN sell here at Fry's Electronics for between $10 to $15.

This is incorrect. The "F" stands for "fast", not FIFO. Anything with an "a" 
revision level (16550A or up) will have the FIFO buffers enableable. At 
normal PC data rates (less than 115kbps or so), the "F" parameter is not
*necessary*, though I'm sure that some sleep easier with it.

-- 

United States Courts                                         Doug Palmer
Automated Training & Support Center
7550 IH10 West, Suite 1100                     spatsc!palmer@spao.ao.gov
From: scott.frazee@hal9k.ann-arbor.mi.us (Scott Frazee) 
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: NEW AT&T HIGHSPEED MODEM
Date: 22 Dec 92 14:16:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: HAL 9000 BBS, (313)663-4173, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Reply-To: scott.frazee@hal9k.ann-arbor.mi.us (Scott Frazee) 

copyright AT&T 1992

ATTENTION ALL USERS AND SYSOPS!!!
Largo, Florida

AT&T Paradyne, a subsidiary of AT&T, has just released a new line
of high-speed, plug-n-play data and fax modems.  Five models are
available, including the DataPort (TM) 9.6/Fax and 14.4/Fax
modems, both of which are available in desktop and PC-internal
models.  Also available is a 14.4 external data modem.  The
DataPort 9.6/Fax modems combine 9,600 bps (V.32) data speeds and
38,400 bps (V.42bis) throughput with Group III Fax compatability.

The  DataPort 14.4/Fax modems add V.32bis compliance for raw data
line speed of 14,400 bps and throughput up to 57,600 bps.

The modems emphasize AT&T reliability, compatability and
performance and are backed by a limited LIFETIME WARRANTY.

One unique feature of the DataPort is an OPTICAL phone LINE
INTERFACE (OLI patent pending).  This technology allows the user
to communicate at high speeds even on less than ideal lines.

The modems also offer flexible configuration options and include
FREE QuickLink II (TM) communications and Fax software for both
Dos and Windows (a Macintosh version will soon be available).

FOR THE SYSOPS: AT&T Paradyne understands that every Sysop
deserves a special something under the tree this year.  To do our
part, AT&T Paradyne is proud to introduce a Sysop Discount
Pricing Program for the DataPort family of high speed modems.  In
keeping with the spirit of the season, AT&T Paradyne is FURTHER
REDUCING the already unbelievable prices for each of the three
DataPort modems being offered through the Sysop Discount Pricing
Program during the holiday season (through January 31, 1993).
After the holidays, the regular prices for the Sysop Discount
Pricing Program will go into effect -- still at substantial
savings to the Sysop.

If you are interested in receiving more information on the
DataPort family of modems and the Sysop Discount Pricing Program,
please write to:    Scott Frazee
                    AT&T Paradyne
                    P.O. Box 2826
                    Largo, FL  34649-2826
or you may fax your request to (813) 530-2398.  If you prefer to
leave me e-mail, I can be reached on the WWIV network as Scott
Frazee (#170 @ 8350).

Thank you,

Scott Frazee
AT&T Paradyne
copyright AT&T 1992
                                       
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: mckeeveb@monashee.sfu.ca (Gumby - The unknown user)
Subject: Re: Ftp site for ZyXEL firmware
Organization: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1992 04:26:44 GMT

ninja@halcyon.com (Jonathan Roy) writes:

>THere is also an Atari ST file called "VML_8_11.ZIP" that is a German
>ZyXEL control programs. Lets you have voice calls an dusch recorded 
>directly to your hard drive, etc. Not sure if it's at atari.archive,
>but anyone can archie for it that wants it.

OK, I've had a few additions to my FTP list since I uploaded it...

1) How often would people like to see this list posted? (Once/month?)
2) Do you want to see this list expanded to included FTP info for other
   brands/makes/etc? (If so, send me any/all info on what you'd like to see)
3) Would you like this list to eventually expand into a full FAQ for either
   ZyXEL modems or covering all subject related to comp.dcom.modems?
   (If the latter, does anyone have a copy of the charter they could send me?)


Your opinions are appreciated.

I'll post a summary, if I feel it's worth the bandwidth.

-- 
    Rob McKeever  VE7ICJ  rmckeeve@sfu.ca  mckeeveb@sfu.ca  604-291-0457
"Do you know what standards are?  They're career paths for people who don't
 want to work!" - John Parkinson, Ernst & Young at the BCDMA Conference '92
       -*-          Standard Disclaimers should be adequate        -*-
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: marquis@netcom.com (Roger Marquis)
Subject: Hayes lawyers intimidate competition (was: Hayes Press Release)
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1993 00:54:20 GMT

In article <6598.2b3afc35@hayes.com> tnixon@hayes.com writes:
>
>        Best known as the leader in microcomputer modems, Hayes develops, 
>supplies and supports computer communications equipment and software for 
>personal computer and computer communications networks.  The company 
>distributes its products in over 60 countries through a global network of 
>authorized distributors, dealers, mass merchants, VARs, systems 
>integrators and original equipment manufacturers.
>
>Toby Nixon, Principal Engineer      | Voice   +1-404-840-9200  Telex 401243420

Hayes is clearly earning their new reputation as a company that is 
maintaining market share via legal actions, threats and intimidation.

Like IBM, Hayes 'old boy' management apparently doesn't think that it 
is cost effective to compete on technology alone.  Maybe this is why Hayes
modems are priced substantially higher than the competition's similarly 
featured products.

Toby, I can see that you are good at marketing, and an asset to your 
employer, but can you name one thing Hayes has done in the last 5 years 
to advance modem technology?

Roger Marquis (marquis@netcom.com)

Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: eleung@fraser.sfu.ca (Edward Leung)
Subject: Upgrading a ZyXEL 1496E to an E+
Keywords: ZyXEL E to E+ hardware differences
Organization: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 03:27:40 GMT


Hello, ZyXEL owners.

I am interested in upgrading my ZyXEL 1496E to an E+ and I would like to ask
the net for some assistance.  I understand the differences are minor enough 
that someone with hardware experience should be able to perform the necessary
modifications (my E board has the '+' blacked out).

My problem is that I don't own an E+ or know anybody who does, so I can't
look inside one to compare the circuit/layout.  Is there someone out there who
either has an E+ or has access to one and would like to assist me in this
project?  Of course I will gladly share the results with anyone who is
interested.

The specific questions I have are:

	1.  What are the hardware additions provided in the E+.  How much
	extra DSP RAM is provided and for which DSP(or both).  Do the DSPs
	remain at 40 MHz or is the speed increased.  Are the DSPs still not
	using the internal 4K masked ROM or is there now some code provided
	in the on chip ROM.

	2.  Is the main PC board in the E+ the same one as used in the 
	new E models.  Are the ZyXEL ASICs the same as in the E.  Are there
	any other chip changes in the E+, not including the additions 
	mentioned in 1.

I believe all of these facts can be determined simply by looking inside
an E+ modem and observing the components.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.


Ed.
email: eleung@sfu.ca

Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: elr@trintex.uucp (Ed Ravin)
Subject: Re: ZyXEL - NO DIALTONE
Organization: Modems in the Dark
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 17:03:38 GMT

In article <1992Dec21.164337.8073@cs.tu-berlin.de> eney@cs.tu-berlin.de writes:
>I'm a bit upset because I can't get my ZyXEL to work.
>I bought it a month ago and have since been trying to just dial
>a number, but all I get is a NO DIALTONE message. 

Another possibility might be that you've got the phone line plugs in
wrong -- make sure the phone line is plugged into the jack marked "line"
or "telco" and NOT the jack marked "phone", which is for your telephone
instrument.
-- 
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  elr%trintex@uunet.uu.net| Of a cybernetic meadow where mammals and computers
           +1-914-993-4737| Live together in mutually programming harmony
my opinions, nobody else's| Like pure water touching clear sky.  -R. Brautigan
From: Stephan_Skrodzki@ka.maus.de (Stephan Skrodzki)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Upgrading a ZyXEL 1496E to
Date: Sat, 02 Jan 93 00:04:00 GMT
Organization: MausNet (Mitglied im IN e.V.)
X-Gateway: MausGate/News 1.14D/hb

mckeeveb@monashee.sfu.ca writes:

m>jack@sybil.jpl.nasa.gov (Jack Kobzeff) writes:
m>>from a E to a E+. They said that the major changes are that the clock speed
m>>is higher and the EPROMS are larger. I reaaly didn't get into much detail.

m>If it was just that, then I could do it in my sleep!

Nop! That's not all. First You must recognize that there are different versions
of 1946E models... Some 'middleaged' E models have the + PCB and the CPU is in
a socket... They also have Jumpers to change between 13.333 and 20 Mhz. So it's
not so hard to plug in a new CPU (16Mhz version) an change the jumpers...
But that's not all (again :-() Also there ist a piggy pack on the Modems
mainboard. This PCB carries the DSP-RAM. There a two different versions of this
piggy pack: One is of 1990 (it has 5 chips or so and the soldering side
(this side You see when you open the ZyXEL) hasn't any wires on it, it's just
ground). The other one is of 1992... it has 7 chips or so and you see a normal
PCB-structure ;-) on the soldering side.

But also when You have the + PCB and the new DSP-Ram PCB it doesn't work fine
with 5.04EP-Roms. (I was told, that it works with 5.01EP-Rom's but that's out
of interest for me). Someone told me to try the 5.04RP (rack mount modem) and I
did, but it worked also not so good...

So what's my claim to write this whole story without any conclusions?

I'm very interested in how the 5.04EP Roms do recognize why the modem is not a
real bought + ... There must be more to check (or change)...

Steve
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: spyder@admiral.uucp (Eric)
Subject: USR Sportster Wanted..
Reply-To: spyder@admiral.uucp (Eric)
Organization: The Grid/Waffle BBS, 203-661-2873, -1279, -0450, -2967
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1992 00:29:36 GMT

Does anyone have a USR 14.4 Sportster v.32bis that they want
to sell?...or does anyone know where I can find one for a relatively
cheap price?...I'm sick of my PPI, and I know that USR's are PERFECT
I've never heard anyone complain about a USR modem...
Oh yeah...an external Sportster...

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: forb0004@student.tc.umn.edu (Eric Forbis )
Subject: Digicom Scout+ plug and play??!
Organization: University of Minnesota
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 02:52:30 GMT

Assuming you use the Qmodem Lite software included with the Digicom Scout+ 
modem (& using the Scout+ prewritten configuration), are you supposed to be 
able to pretty much be able to install the board and go? I haven't had any 
luck. After checking the modem to make sure it's set for com port 2, IRQ 3, 
(switches 1&3 on), I placed it in the slot where my 2400 modem had 
cheerfully plugged away for years. When I start QModem, it doesn't seem to 
be intializing the modem, though it prints a string claiming it does. There 
isn't an "&F" printed (or anything else), nor an OK in response, and the 
modem won't accept any commands. The modem is on a Zeos 386SX 20.
  
Things I've tried without success: doublechecking the dip switches on the 
modem. Checking the telephone line. Changing my computer's startup 
configuration to enable and disable com port 2. Changing ports on both the 
modem and software to ports 3 and 4, relevent IRQ's.

Tried running a shareware program called "Modem Doctor", which reported 
being unable to access the command processor. It was unable to do either a 
hardware or software reset of the modem, and suggested that the memory was 
bad.

The manual isn't helpful; it assumes you can at least run the self tests, 
which I can't. It suggests that the computer's DTE may not be clueing the 
DTR properly; I tried putting the command "&D0" in the initialization string 
without success. 

The above has happened with _two_ modems; took the first back, second 
behaving identically. The salesman at Software etc noted that someone else 
had recently returned a Scout with the same problem, and thought that 
Digicom might just be having quality control problems. Another salesman 
thought it odd that two modems would act similarly.

Any ideas? Thanks,
---------

Eric Forbis      forb0004@student.tc.umn.edu
From: Arthur@cswamp.apana.org.au (Arthur Marsh)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Distribution: world
Subject: Supra-supra modem problems
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1992 01:46:56 +1000

On Wed 09 Dec at 22:07 Steve Parkinson (8:7000/8@fmlynet) wrote
to All:

 SP> a) What exactly is the difference between a RETRAIN and RATE

 SP> RENEGOTIATION.

CCITT Recommendation V.32bis allows 2 methods of changing the
data signalling rate: retrain (equivalent to the handshaking you
hear after the 2.1 kHz answer tone), which is an alternative to
dropping the line and calling again when the modems have
difficulty talking to each other, and renegotiation without
retraining, which is a faster method of changing the data
signalling rate between the modems.

The train or retrain sequence enables the modems to gain an idea
of the line quality and hence what data signalling rate to
attempt, whereas renegotiation without retraining uses the
information already gained from the existing connection about the
data signalling rate the line is capable of (from getting many
bit errors or very few to no bit errors) to request that the data
signalling rate be descreased or increased as the case may be
between 4800 bps and 14400 bps.

 * Origin: Camelot Swamp MJCNA, Hawthorndene, Sth Australia
(8:7000/8)
From: lee@hsh.com (Lee Havemann)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Summary: Leased vs. Private lines
Date: 23 Dec 92 14:02:45 GMT
Organization: HSH Associates

This is a summary of the many replies I received when I asked for help on
whether to get a leased or a private line.

Many thanks to:

David Lesher <wb8foz@SCL.CWRU.Edu>
Steven L. Johnson <johnson@tigger.jvnc.net>
Henrik St|rner <storner@diku.dk>
mje@mje99.posix.co.za (Mark J Elkins)
Christer Palm <palm@admin.kth.se>
esj@harvee.billerica.ma.us (Eric S Johansson)
jgardner@nyx.cs.du.edu (Jay Gardner)
Toby Nixon <tnixon@hayes.com>
John Adams <jadams@vixen.cc.bellcore.com>
Greg Andrews from Telebit.
...And anyone else that I forgot to mention :-)


All of whom advised that the Private line would work fine for what I wanted 
to do with it.

   Transcripts of the thread are available if anyone wants them.

Anyway I opted for a PLNA circuit with automatic ringdown at both ends.  
So far it has worked without a hitch. All I needed to do was make minor 
changes to one of my UUCP config files, to remove the dial sequence, and
set the modem to do a blind dial.


  I learned quite a bit about the 'lingo' used in in telecommunications, and
I met a lot less resistance once I spoke their language.  The installers were 
also quite pleasant to work with (after I fixed 'em up with coffee and 
doughnuts :-), and they made sure that I had a clean line with a -10.1 dBm
power limit (I'm still not up on all these terms - I have heard it referenced 
as power limit and loss?).  
   These guys have put in over 100 hours this week due to the severe storm
that hit this part of the country - gotta give them credit :-)

The cost is very modest. All I had to invest in was one more Telebit 
T2500 modem, plus the installation charges for the private line, which came 
out to less than $900.


Thanks again to everyone who sent me replies!


 Lee Havemann, Comp Ops Dir.    HSH Associates      (201) 838-3330 
 Internet: lee@hsh.com    Compuserve: 70410,3507    AOL: HSH Assoc
 "Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of anyone else, 
  including myself."
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Wednesday, 30 Dec 1992 01:00:46 MST
From: jason l.v. <IEJLV@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Digicom Scout modem
 <KENB.92Dec29080858@bigears.dadd.ti.com> <3541@aegis.or.jp>

In article <3541@aegis.or.jp>, davidg@aegis.or.jp (Dave McLane) says:
>JUNET: davidg@aegis.or.jp (ONLY within Japan: post otherwise)
>Nagaokakyoshi, Kyoto Japan Tel: +81-75-951-1168 Fax: +81-75-957-1087

I'm having a bit of a problem with my QuickComm Spirit II (which
is now the Digicom as they bought QuickComm out). I recently received
back from the factory with an EPROM upgrade, but I'm experiencing some
problems connecting at high speeds. Once there is a connections,
transmissions never fail
to be quick and clear, but sometimes I have to try several times for
it to connect initially at 9600 and then move on up to 19200. With
one system in particular it likes to connect at 7200. This happens very
often with this system (which happens to have Dual Standards).

I've include my AT*O:
------
MODEL:SCOUT PC PLUS
DTE:  19200  N81
DCE:  IDLE

 E1  K1  M0  Q0  V1  X4 TONE
&B0 &C1 &D2 &R0 &T5
*E9 *F3 *G1 *M2 *N6 *P0 *Q1 *S1 *T1

S00=000  S04=010  S08=002  S15=255
S01=000  S05=008  S09=006  S18=000
S02=043  S06=002  S10=050  S25=000
S03=013  S07=120  S12=050  S26=000
OK
------
I've played with the *M, S07, S09, and S10 settings to no avail.

Setting the S09 to 6 and having the modem locked at 19200 seems to
have decreased the rate at which it connects at 7200, but it still
happens too often to be satisfactory.

Oh, and ZMODEM transmissions of ZIPed files tend to hover around
1600 cps (currently in Qmodem PRO). I could've sworn I saw a cps
rate around 2200 in Telix a few days ago, but I might've been
delirious (?)..

The unit is an internal. Any help would be appreciated.
From: Mikael@hik.se (Mikael Svensson)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: BOCA 1440I + USRobotics + pcANYWHERE  HELP!!
Date: 21 Dec 92 08:44:55 GMT
Organization: University of Kalmar


Hello world

Need som advice how to get maximum performance with pcANYWHERE and one BOCA 
1440I at home, calling a USRobotics COURIER HSD/DS at work.

I've used the correct setup for the host at work (I think). There is an 
entry for USRobotics in the pcANYWHERE hardwarelist. The one that I don't 
know how to setup is the BOCA 1440I at home. I'm now using the setup for 
HAYES SMARTMODEM 9600 v.32, but Im not sure thats the best one to use. I've 
tried a couple of others, but didn't get the modem to work properly.

So, can anyone out there advice me for best performance.

From all of me to all of you, a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

----------------------------------------------------------------------
Mikael Svensson, Computer Dept.
University of Kalmar, Sweden
E-mail: Mikael.Svensson@cf.hik.se
Phone:  +46 480 97690
From: heiser@acs.bu.edu (William Heiser)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Hayes lawyers intimidate competition (was: Hayes Press Release)
Date: 3 Jan 93 23:23:37 GMT
Organization: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA

In article <4138@randvax.rand.org> edhall@rand.org (Ed Hall) writes:
>
>Please let us all know how they work after you've had them a while.

I know you were asking Larry about the AT&T modems, but I'll speak
up anyway :-)     I've had good luck with the Hayes Optima 144+FAX144
so far.  I've used it for nearly a week, for dialing into all kinds of
different systems, and have had generally good luck connecting.  There 
have been exceptions, but I hve no way of determining if they were problems
with the Hayes or the remote end.  I have not used the modem for any dial-IN
use yet, so I can't say anything about that.
From: shwake@nearside.UUCP (Raymond Shwake)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Number (800) for Codex Express
Date: 22 Dec 92 21:10:47 GMT
Organization: A/C International

tg@utstat.toronto.edu (Tom Glinos) writes:

>The 1-800 numbers for sales is 1-800-446-6336.

>As a side note, they quoted my $1095 U.S. for the 3260.
>I mentioned the "Internet Users" and referenced "Partner Number 965N"
>A fellow by the name of Brandon Webb has yet to return my call to tell
>me what the discount and ordering procedures are.

Mr Webb returned my call within a few hours. Allow me to pass on what he
told me:

	The 3260fast (with a free upgrade using ROMs to true V.fast once
available) has a list of $1,395. Internet users are being offered a 30%
discount, so it comes to $976.50. The 3260 and 3220+ (both V.32bis) were
quoted at $1,095 and $795 respectively. Though the 30% discount above does
not officially apply to these latter modems, Webb wants to add them to the
program. In the meantime, he seems eager to work something out.
-- 

uunet!media!irscscm!nearside!shwake			shwake@rsxtech
From: grif@ucrengr.ucr.edu (Michael Griffith)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Can you make a 7-bit terminal w/ZyXEL talk to a 8-bit system?
Date: 21 Dec 92 08:02:05 GMT
Organization: University of California, Riverside

I have a Zenith-29A terminal that I normally use for a dialup.  I have
used this setup without incident until I bought my new ZyXEL.  There is 
nothing wrong with the modem, but the Zenith will only generate 7E1.
This was fine when I was calling the slow modems, but all of the fast
modems at school expect 8N1.

What can I do?  I know buying a new terminal would solve it, but I
would prefer not to do that.  Please answer quickly, as I am not happy
about using my ZyXEL at 2400.

--
						Michael A. Griffith
						grif@cs.ucr.edu
From: geoff@zswamp.UUCP (Geoffrey Welsh)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Question about UART's and PS/2 55SX
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 92 16:12:22 EST
Organization: Izot's Swamp

sylve_ge@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu (Gerald Sylvester) writes:

> Now, my question.....I have a IBM PS/2 55SX.  I have no idea what
> UART it has.

   Run MSD or some other diagnostic to find out.  I had heard that the 16550 
was standard for PS/2s, but have never checked.

> If it doesn't have a
> 16550 UART, where and how much is a serial board with a 16550 UART?

   Beware: that 55SX is a MicroChannel machine, no?  If yes, then you won't be 
able to use the same cheap serial boards that all we poor AT-bus schnooks use.

  Geoffrey Welsh, 7 Strath Humber Court, Islington, Ontario, M9A 4C8 Canada
geoff@zswamp.uucp, [xenitec.on.ca|m2xenix.psg.com]!zswamp!geoff (416)258-8467
                Now I've lost everything, I give to you my soul
           And the meaning of all that I believed before escapes me
                  In this world of none, no thing, and no one
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