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Thread ID: 10811	2001-08-14 05:03:00	Modem does everything but answer incoming calls? Even 'RI' lights up..(this ones for the pros.)	Guest (0)	Press F1

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16959	2001-08-14 05:03:00	My Intel 56k V.90 modem does everything but pick up incoming calls. Using programs like Bitware and PC games(multiplayer), when set to auto answer the phone will just ring and ring? Bitwares Bitcom program has response lights which when phone rings, RI flashes, but it wont try and pick up(waiting for call is displayed)? All programs are configured correctly to my modem as the programs all ring and connect outwards, and if I tell it to manually recieve it will(fax). Win98se, Bitcom 3.3, 256MB Ram, PIII550mhz. I have the latest modem driver. Cheers This has always troubled me. Scotty	Guest (0)
16960	2001-08-14 08:09:00	Start up hyperterminal, or the bitware equivilant. Dont dial anything. Dial 137, and RING should be displayed in the terminal window. To answer type ATA. This will check that the comp is getting the signal.	Guest (0)
16961	2001-08-14 09:37:00	I'm willing to bet it's in the drivers. I too have one of these Intel HAM Modems and have the same results. Two others I have installed (Same modem) have the same result. The modem will indicate on the panel that it is detecting a ring but doesn't pick up. One thing I have noticed though.... In the International settings for the modem, 'New Zealand' isn't an option that can be set. I'm bushed by this too and am going to get a real modem. :-)	Guest (0)
16962	2001-08-14 10:39:00	OK.... Further to my other post I've had another look at things. Assuming you have the same modem I have... You will find HaM configuration as an applet in the Control Panel. Click on that and go to the International Settings tab. New Zealand is NOT an option in there so I tried Australia with no luck getting it to answer. Tried the USA with no luck. When I set it for the UK the modem now answers as set to the number of rings in Bitware. So.... Set yours for the UK and problem solved. I hope this helps.	Guest (0)
16963	2001-08-14 21:02:00	I had exactly the same thoughts go thru them all, USA(default) works for me UK didn't. Funny huh. Cheers for your help Tony Now I can use it as an answer machine(finally).	Guest (0)
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