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    From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Sun Nov 15 01:00:04 2009
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Sun Aug 1 01:00:00 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Sun Aug 15 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Mon Feb 1 01:00:02 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Mon Feb 15 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Mon Mar 1 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Mon Mar 15 01:00:02 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Mon Nov 1 01:00:02 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Mon Nov 15 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Tue Dec 15 01:00:02 2009
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Tue Jun 1 01:00:06 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Tue Jun 15 01:00:00 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Tue Dec 1 01:00:02 2009
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Wed Sep 1 01:00:00 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Wed Sep 15 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Wed Dec 1 01:00:00 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Wed Dec 15 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Thu Apr 1 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Thu Apr 15 01:00:00 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Thu Jul 1 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Thu Jul 15 01:00:06 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Fri Jan 1 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Fri Jan 15 01:00:02 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Fri Oct 1 01:00:00 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Fri Oct 15 01:00:06 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Sat May 1 01:00:06 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Sat May 15 01:00:04 2010
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Sat Jan 1 01:00:04 2011
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Sat Jan 15 01:00:04 2011
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Tue Feb 1 01:00:00 2011
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Tue Feb 15 01:00:00 2011
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)
  • From Gord Hannah@1:17/23 to All on Tue Mar 1 01:00:02 2011
    hardware error-control, it is necessary to maintain the DTE rate above
    the DCE rate. This is done so that the modem does not have to wait for
    data to transmit. Serial port locking is typically an optional function
    of one's telecommunications software, and the methods to accomplish it
    are generally detailed in the documentation which accompanies it. As for
    changing the dialing directory entries, this is done for reason outlined
    above to correspond to the DTE rate, the DCE rate will be negotiated by
    the modems upon connection independent of the DTE rate on either end.
    CTS/RTS flow control is necessary to control the flow of data between
    the modem and computer. With data being sent to the modem at a rate
    which is over 2.5 times that at which the modems are exchanging data, a
    method of slowing down the data flow as necessary is required.

    Question: When uploading files with my new Generic Xpress, I keep seeing a message flash up on the screen which says FLOW, what is this, and what
    should I do about it?

    Answer: The FLOW message is a normal, non-critical indication that
    CTS/RTS flow control is functioning. It is generated when the data flow
    rate to the modem begins to strain the capacity of its buffer to store
    data which is to be transmitted. With data coming to the modem at a rate
    which is in excess of twice that which it is transmitting, it is a way
    of it saying WHOA MULE! If it is annoying, it can be eliminated by
    allowing the DTE rate to adjust downward to the DCE rate (typically
    referred to as autobaud switching), but it comes at the expense of
    throughput.

    Question: I have two computers on the same phone line. Is there anyway I
    can transfer files between them with the modems?

    Answer: The answer is yes, you should be able to. You should be able
    to just simply run a phone extension cord between the two modems, not
    even hooked up to the actual phones in your house.

    When going modem-to-modem, no 'MaBell' hookup is required -- at all:

    1) Get a standard old telephone cable with a modular plug on each,
    (like the one you use to hook a telephone to the wall jack).

    2) Take one end of this phone cable and plug it into the back of one
    of the modems. (Into the jack that you would normally use to hook
    the modem to the wall jack).

    3) Take the other end of this phone cable and plug it into the back
    of the other modem. (Into the jack that you would normally use to
    hook the modem to the wall jack).
    ____________ ____________
    Like so: |\ \ / /|
    | \ Back of \ / Back of / |
    \ \ External \ / External / /
    \ \__Modem_1__\ /__Modem_2__/ /
    \ | | | | /
    \| | | | | |/
    ~~~~~~~~~|~~ ~~~~~~~~~|~~
    | |
    +------------------------------+
    Standard Modular Telephone Cable

    Note: You can use the exact same idea with two internal modems or
    a mix of an internal and external.

    4) Now go to the computer hooked up to Modem_1 and load some
    communications program (like Procomm, Telix, Qmodem, etc.) and
    get to the terminal screen. Type:

    AT

    and press [Enter] to see if the modem is ready. If it responds
    with:

    OK

    it's ready.

    5) Do the exact same thing (Step "4)") over on the other computer,
    the one hooked up to Modem_2.

    6) On either one of the systems type:

    ATX1D

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    only give connect responses and ignore the NO DIALTONE,
    and, Dial (originate the call).

    7) On the other other system type:

    ATA

    This tells this local modem:

    ATtention,
    Answer the call.

    That's it. Now type something -- on either. They're connected.

    This document is a compilation of postings from various venues, with
    credits for portions to the following:

    Ted Ball Theo Irmer
    Carey Bloodworth Lawrence Kirby
    David Bowerman Bat Lang
    Greg Bretting Dave Lyle
    Les Brown Ed Mandera
    Patrik Chen Bill Mayhew
    Alan Clark Paul Munoz-Colman
    Jan Cueleers John Navas
    Jeff Derby Toby Nixon
    Bill Davidsen Stephen Palm
    Floyd Davidson Greg Pearson
    Stephen Dunn Terry Rutter
    Brett Frankenberger Stephen Satchel
    Joseph Frankiewicz Tom Smith
    Vernon Frazee Richard Stuart
    Bill Garfield Christian Weisgerber
    John Ginnane Geoffrey Welsh
    Ed Hall Karl Willdig
    Wolfgang Henke Mark Young

    Comments and/or corrections are welcome either in the echo, Fidonet netmail,
    or via Internet e-mail.


    Gord Hannah Moderator
    Fidonet International COMM Echo
    aka: ghannah@pris.bc.ca

    --- MPost/2 v2.0a
    * Origin: Marsh BBS (c) Dawson Creek BC Canada (1:17/23)