>       When I connect at 14.4 with all the extras, I get either one of two
> things:
>
>       * NO connect message from my modem, pause for a second or two, then
>         just TONS of garbage, then no carrier.  This happens almost every
>         time I call in at 14.4 with extras.
>
>       * I get the connect message, actually get the Gandalf prompt, but
>         then it assumes I hit enter three times, kicks me off due to
>         invalid responses, while the entire time sending me a nice string
>         of beeps.  Joy.  This hasn't happened in awhile, but then I
>         haven't tried connecting with extras in a while.
>
>       The 9600 lines work fine with compression & error correction,
> though.
>
> --
> Steve Madsen
> [log in to unmask]
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I have the EXACT same problem.  The modems worked fine previously except that I
would get a CRC error approximately every 30 packets when doing Z-Modem
Downloads from the vax.  I can sit and watch my CPS indicator and when it hits
1600 . . . CRC error.  It then continues for 30 or so more packets and the same
thing happens.  Please don't tell me I have flow-control problems or it is my
modem settings . . . I have called probably a 100 sites with no connection
problems whatsoever (US Robotics Sport. Modem) and regularly get CPS rates of
1800+ running in a WIN/OS2 session with Crosstalk for Windows (while doing
other work).
 
As of today, I have the same experience that Steve has outlined above.  If I do
manage to get a connection, the CRC problem remains.  When the connection
problem started I thought the problem was on my end and systematically changed
every possible relevent setting in my Init String.  No change.  I Don't think
the problem is on my end since I have no problems calling anyone else.  I can
still connect at 2161 without problems.
 
I did have one problem with the 9600 modems previously, but it is now solved.
I was unable to do Z-modem downloads of zip files (ascii files worked fine)
until I realized that the Miami 9600 modems usually connect with a MNP-5
connection and MNP-5 + zip files (compressing compressed files) is a no go
situation.
 
 
Rodney Cain
 
rkcain@miavx1 or rkcain@miamiu