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Using the Compucom Speedmodem with RBBS-PC Bulletin Board Software:
This is by no means a technical document on all the different ways to
initialize your CompuCom Speedmodem for RBBS-PC, but a SIMPLE guide...
oo ..Be sure the Speedmodem ROM version is at least 2.51. Type ATI3...
\/ ..from any communications program in TERMINAL mode for results...
..EXAMPLE: (c) Copyright CompuCom 1990 V2.51
oo ..RBBS-PC is only capable of utilizing com-port 1 through 2
\/ ..because of limitations within basic. This can be overcome with
...the use of a fossil driver as described in the RBBS
...documentation. Check your com port, the factory setting is
...usually 4, so have fun with the jumpers!
oo ..Com 3 or 4 REQUIRES a FOSSIL. Setup your com-port correctly...
\/ ..Refer to your Remote Access documentation, X00.SYS example below.
..Modify CONFIG.SYS with the line, refer to DOS if needed...
..DEVICE=C:\X00.SYS E T=2048 R=2048 1=2F8,IRQ3 B,1,19200...(For Com2)
oo ..Install RBBS as recommended. Run CONFIG.EXE and make the...
\/ ..following choices...
oo ..Hold the SHIFT and press F2...
\/ ..Choose 225...
225. Set the modem commands
oo.....................................................................
\/.PLEASE NOTE: RBBS 17.3b has a bug when choosing a HAYES compatible..
...default modem... ...
...RBBS will actually write a Q0 at this location _____________ ...
...I do not know why, but just be sure to check that || ...
...Q0 is in the EXACT location as below || ...
...The H0 is necessary for the modem to hangup || ...
...AT&F2+F*H2%C0 can be substituted with other variations || ...
...as recommended in the Speedmodem manual || ...
...Lines 2 and 7 do not seem to have the above mentioned bug || ...
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Currently Specified Modem Commands are:
1. Reset the modem : AT&F2+F*H2%C0S0=1&C1&D2V1Q0M0X1H0&W
^^Not on CompuComs after 4/1/91
2. Initialize the modem : AT&F2+F*H2%C0S0=1Q0X1&C1&D2V1M0H0&W
^^Not on CompuComs after 4/1/91
Note: Item 2 MUST contain one of the following:
S0=001 (to answer on 0 rings) ...................
S0=254 (to answer on >0 rings) ...REFER to RBBS...
S0=255 (to answer on >0 rings) ...Documentation...
...S0=1 works OK...
3. Count the number of rings : ATS1? ...................
4. Answer the phone : ATA
5. Take the phone off the hook : ATH
6. Clear the modem's firmware : AT&F
7. Initialize modem's firmware : AT&F2+F*H2%C0S0=1&C1&D2V1Q0M0X1H0&W
^^Not on CompuComs after 4/1/91
8. Write to modem's firmware : AT&W
Command to change (1 to 8), CR to end, or 0 to reset to defaults
oo ..Press ENTER when finished...
\/ ..Some settings below (***) are not critical...
RBBS-PC Version 17.3B Configuration Page 12 of 17
221. Communications port--- COMx (1 or 2, up to 8 with a fossil)
***. # of seconds to wait for modem to initialize - 3
***. Seconds to wait before issuing modem commands- 2 ...REFER..
224. Number of rings to wait before answering ----- 0..oo....to.....
225 (see above) \/ ...RBBS.DOC
227. Issue modem commands between rings ----------- NO (Yes???)
228. Baud rate to initially open modem at --------- 19200
***. Log off user who are idle for ---------------- 180 seconds
230. Are you using a 'DUMB' auto-answer modem? ---- NO
231. Initialize modem firmware for RBBS-PC. ...AFTER 225...
***. # seconds to wait after dropping DTR --------- 3
***. File with PROTOCOL definitions --------------- C:PROTO.DEF
***. Always check caller for AUTODOWNLOAD support - NO
***. Require non-ascii protocol for BASIC files --- YES
***. Recycle if no calls are received within ------ 15 minutes
237. Leave modem at initial baud ------------------ YES
oo ..Go to next page...
\/
RBBS-PC Version 17.3B Configuration Page 13 o
241. Restore initial parms. after change to N/8/1 - NO
***. Minimum baud required of new callers --------- 0
***. Minimum baud required of old callers --------- 0
244. Modem flow control uses Clear-to-Send (CTS)--- YES
245. Modem flow control uses XON/XOFF ------------- NO
***. Seconds to wait for carrier after answering -- 30
oo ..*H2%C0 can be substituted with other variations...
\/ ..as recommended in the Speedmodem manual...
oo ..If using the COMBO, add +F to the Initialization string unless New
ROM after 4/1/91
\/ ..turns fax off on the COMBO, returns ERROR on the CHAMP...
Dialing out:
oo ..RTS-CTS ON, ALL BAUD at 19200, AUTO BAUD DETECT OFF...
\/
...When using a long distance carrier with the Speedmodem...
...call your LD customer service and ask if a "carrier code"...
...is needed for proper "bandwidth" on "asynchronous" connections...
oo ..An example where this code is needed is the US Sprint...
\/ ..FIBER OPTIC NETWORK, to access a ""full-bandwidth" line...
...the code 10333 is needed, that is dial 10333-1-800-000-0000...
...this ensures that the FULL bandwidth is available to you...
...otherwise, a sudden "No carrier" can result...
Well, this by no means covers all the ways to use RBBS with a Compucom
Speedmodem. But it should help you initially (pun?). If all else fails,
don't forget to read the doc's!
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