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| Thread ID: 22089 | 2002-07-11 09:53:00 | Win modem | Jimbo (441) | Press F1 |
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| 61676 | 2002-07-12 05:09:00 | If it isn't hanging up, try sending ath0 to it from a "terminal" type programme. If that works, a batch file containing echo ath0 > com4: (COMx with X being whatever yours is ...) might work too. Aren't winmodems wonderful? :_| |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 61677 | 2002-07-12 06:28:00 | I have a horrible feeling that the dos commands dont work with win modems? You can reset ISA full modems that way through dos, or dial, etc. by directing the command to the modem port. I'm sure people would pay a few extra dollars to have a decent full hardware modem. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 61678 | 2002-07-12 06:36:00 | Provided the terminal type program is running in windows its OK. The winmodem is not a modem under pure DOS, just a useless collection of components with no brain...so it will not work under straight DOS, *may* work in DOS under Windows? |
godfather (25) | ||
| 61679 | 2002-07-12 06:57:00 | godfather: Sometimes, it seems, they are "just a useless collection of components with no brain" under Windows. ;-) | Graham L (2) | ||
| 61680 | 2002-07-12 07:50:00 | Not arguing there...I really wonder if they end up being worth that little bit less ..if you get the meaning... given the amount of aggro they cause. Had 2 here identical (Connexant HCF) in 2 PCs running identical OS (XP). One seemed to work (mostly) while the other would work fine first time then take XP down the second time unless you rebooted. Very hardware dependant for a software modem... The replacement d-link external RS232 units never failed, locked, or misbehaved in any way. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 61681 | 2002-07-12 10:45:00 | Ctrl-Alt-Delete, and check if RNAAPP is showing. End task RNAAPP. Reboot machine. |
Jim B (153) | ||
| 61682 | 2002-07-14 22:28:00 | Jim - did you know you entered you email address wrong - no "." between your "co" and your "nz". Hence I'm getting all the bounce messages for this thread and your not getting your email alerts :-) |
Biggles (121) | ||
| 61683 | 2002-07-15 12:55:00 | Just read this at lockergnome.com and thought it might help shed some light on your probs. Any modem that relies on Windows to function is dubbed a "Winmodem." Most manufacturers use "Winmodems" because they are cheap and easy to set up on a standard model PC. I don't have any problem with the manufacturer saving money (because living in a capitalistic society, I would hope that the savings would trickle down to ME in one way or another). I do, however, have a problem with the way "Winmodems" function after you add more internal devices to your PC. "Winmodems" rely on Windows to mediate their serial communication (I/O address, COM port, IRQ, etc.) and as you can imagine, the more devices Windows has to manage, the higher the probability of running into a problem. And what if you want to run Linux instead? Will the "Winmodem" function well, if at all, in an operating system other than Windows? Don't bet on it! If you want to make sure you don't have any problems after upgrading your system, you'll want to get yourself a hardware modem. How can you determine this? Checking a modem's system requirements. If the modem says it REQUIRES Windows, then keep looking... you've found yourself a "Winmodem." However, if the system requirements for the modem say that it will work with Linux, then you've found yourself a hardware modem. Yes, it IS that easy. Cheers |
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