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USRobotics Courier HST Qmodem Service Script release 1.7
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(C) Copyright Dan Moore, 1987, 1988
The USRobotics logo, Courier, and HST are trademarks of
USRobotics, Inc.
QModem and QModem SST are trademark of John Friel III and the
Forbin Project, Inc.
DISCLAIMER
This script is copyrighted solely to prevent others from reaping
financial gain through its sale. Permission has been given to
John Friel III and the Forbin Project, Inc., to distribute this
script as part of the QModem SST program package. It may not be
distributed as part of any other computer communication hardware
or software package without the written permission of the
author. This script may be copied and distributed freely by
individuals who wish to share it with others as long as no
specific charge is assessed for this service other than minimal
fees to cover the distribution medium and the copying service
itself. Permission is hereby granted to System Operators of
active Bulletin Boards to post the HST17 ARChive for public
distribution. Due to the easily modifiable nature of QModem
scripts, modified versions of the script should bear a different
name and their origin identified.
QMODEM RELEASE DEPENDENCY
This script is included as part of Qmodem SST 3.1A (and later
releases), as well as on a stand-alone basis. Due to Qmodem
Script Language dependencies, Release 1.7 ofthis script WILL NOT
OPERATE under pre-3.1A releases of Qmodem.
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
HST17.SCR is intended as a configuration and setup help for the
USR HST modem, and although it facilitates much of the modem's
setup tasks, some knowledge of the HST's operation and
technology is required, as well as a basic understanding of
computer communications.
If you are using HST17 to set up your USR Courier HST for use
with Qmodem 3.1A or PCBoard 12.x, two menu options (QM and PC)
will perform all firmware configuration, leaving physical switch
changes up to the user (but correct switch settings are
displayed as part of the script's operation).
HST17 automatically detects the ROM release level of your modem.
If your USR HST modem is at ROM level 964 (the latest ROM
release at the time of this release), HST17 will allow you
access to a second level of menu via the "AD" main menu option.
This second menu accesses HST features only available in
964-level modems, such as data compression (MNP level 5),
settings for the new S-register 15, 4800/7200 link rate
settings, and the new modem configuration screen.
SETTING UP THE HST FOR QMODEM OPERATION
Although HST17 eases the setup tasks, it can't do it all. It is
likely that you will need to change the modem's switches from
their default factory settings to the setup recommended in the
menu's QM or PC options. Unfortunately, HST17 can't quite
"reach out and touch switches"; you must do this yourself. The
script makes you aware of this requirement.
Another very important part of the modem setup is the
configuration of QModem itself. With release 3.1A of Qmodem,
this is done with the QINSTALL utility, which updates both the
QMODEM.CNF file AND the QMODEM.COM program. Another text file,
included in this ARChive, will help you select the proper QModem
configuration parameters for the HST modem.
I recommend that you keep your HST manual handy while you
experiment with the script. Bug reports or suggestions for
changes or improvements should be reported to the Forbin Project
BBS, home of Qmodem.
FRIENDLY WARNING
HST17 can make permanent changes to the modem's internal
configuration. Once a setting has been changed, writing the
change to Non-Volatile RAM (NRAM) implements the change until
that setting is changed and written to NRAM again. Changes to
NRAM are maintained even when the modem power is OFF. If you
have a working set of modem settings and wish to experiment, do
not copy the changes to NRAM. The next hardware reset or
power-off / power-on sequence will re-establish the last NRAM
settings. A text file describing the HST's basic internal
operation is included in this ARChive; you may wish to review it
to gain a better understanding of the modem's settings.
SUPPORT
I will attempt to correct problems with this script, as well as
keep it current with releases of the HST's firmware and Qmodem
software only as time allows. This is a personal effort which I
am sharing, but for which I receive no remuneration. Please
make no demands for support; you got this for free and if it
does not perform as you would like it to, you have a God-given
right not to use it. You may also chose to alter the script to
meet your unique requirements. If you do so, please do not
distribute your version under its original name. You may
contact me on a number of bulletin boards, a list of which is
contained towards the end of the HSTINTRO.DOC file.
Dan Moore
1/8/1988