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- From: jgomb@ix.netcom.com (Joel Gomberg)
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: Sportster 28800 Vi internal problems
- Date: Sat, 16 Mar 1996 15:36:48 GMT
- Organization: Netcom
- Message-ID: <314adf35.1446394@nntp.ix.netcom.com>
- References: <4ie6tr$fmq@dodo.global.co.za>
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- walter.s@global.co.za (Walter Stuart) wrote:
-
- >I recently acquired what I hoped was the best voice/fax/data modem
- >on the market. However, on installation - I was immediately faced
- >with several (insurmountable ?) problems.
- >
- >I use Win95, so I was looking forward to an optimal plug n play
- >hardware installation. First problem. It was configured with
- >a hardware conflict ! So, I resorted to jumpers.
- >
- >1. What are the available com/irq settings ?
- > (eg is com 3 irq 5 permitted ?)
-
- You can use COM1 through 4 and IRQ 2,3,4,5,7
- >
- >2. How do I ensure Quicklink identifies my Soundblaster for the
- > purposes of message recording/playing ?
-
- Quicklink doesn't yet support converting the GSM format sound files
- into WAV format, so you can't use your soundblaster. You must use the
- modem speaker or your telephone handset. Smith Micro is supposed to
- be developing software to permit use of the soundcard.
- >
- >3. Is there a Win95 driver for this modem ?
- > (On plug n play installation, Win95 asks for one)
-
- Yes. It's mdmusrvi.inf
- >
- >4. Is any software available that will allow a voice/fax OR data
- > connection while the modem is in receive mode ?
- > (As far as I can see, Quicklink only allows voice/fax or fax/data.
- > Cheyenne Bitware allows voice/fax/data, but does not recognise
- > my Vi modem !)
-
- I don't know.
- >
- >5. Is there a release of Cheyenne Bitware that supports USR Vi modems?
- >
- >
- >
- >Any comments would be greatly appreciated
- >
- >Walt
- >
-
- --
- Joel Gomberg
-