Re: problem w/ comm program Z-link

[Chuck Orem <progreens@delphi.com>]

David Empson <dempson@atlantis.actrix.gen.nz> writes:
 
>> When I boot up the program w/ the modem hooked up and power to the modem
>> off everything is fine (except I can dial out)
 
Sounds familiar.
 
Are you by any chance using a cable with both pin #6's connected
straight thru? I don't think that Zlink likes DSR flow control.
 
Try a modem cable like so, or if you're running 2400 bps or lower,
just clip off pin #6.
 
  SSC end                             Modem end
(Male DB-25)                         (Male DB-25)
    1-------------------------------------1  Chassis GND
    2-------------------------------------2  TXD
    3-------------------------------------3  RXD
    4-------------------------------------4  RTS
    6-------------------------------------8  DSR
    7-------------------------------------7  Signal GND
    20-----------------------------------20  DTR
    5-------------------------------------5  CTS
       |  Yes, Pins 5 & 8 are jumpered on
    8--      the SSC end of the cable.