Re: Is it the 19,200 bps modem, the IIgs or the Software?

[johnlb@primenet.com (John Bowling)]

In article <RBBpV4t.rocketusa@delphi.com>,
Rocket Press...a Litmag  <rocketusa@delphi.com> wrote:
>Here's my latest mayhem. And, I'll state once again - this is the best
>group on the Net... I've learned a ton already.
>.
>Okay, picked up a Galaxy Voyager v.32 turbo/v.42 19.2 kbps modem.
>I set the control panel at 19200 baud. Use the generic 9600 bps
>setting on Proterm 3.1. Played with the dip switches on the modem.
>I have a Rom 01 GS with about 4 megs, sys 6.0.1.
> 
>When this modem flies, it flies, as compared to my internal 2400 bps.
>But it seems unpredictible. It has a problem hanging up 99% of the
>time. Even running it at 9600, though a bit more stable, leads
>to problems.
> 
>My Proterm settings seem okay. I used the parameters Delphi
>suggests for my modem speed. But I'll often freeze after a couple of
>minutes online.
> 
>If anyone knows anything about this modem or Galaxy Networks or
>problems with 19.2 and the IIgs let me know. Thank you!
>.
>PS - I've tried almost every other setting and every modem driver listed
>in Proterm's file. I even tried it on a Mac Plus (though a step back from the
>IIgs) - which had similar problems logging on and then staying on.
>Could it be the cable?  Am I missing a dip switch setting?

If you're useing a standard modem cable made back when 2400 was the 
fastest, you need to go out and get a Mac HiSpeed modem cable.  You can 
get them through InTrec, but if you need it now, check out EggHead or 
your local Mac store.  EggHead was charging $6.95 a year ago when I got mine.

You should also make sure it's set to use full data correction.

John

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