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From: steed@hpccc.HP.COM (Gary Steed)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Modem help
Message-ID: <5830005@hpccc.HP.COM>
Date: 4 Dec 89 22:14:26 GMT
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Organization: HP Corp Computing & Services
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>I have recently aquired a new modem, and have no information regarding
>it, and wonder if someone somewhere knows anything about it.

>The modem is a Multi-Tech Systems modem FM-327. It has two ports on the
>back: a 'regular' db-25 RS-232C connector, and a db-15 connector. The
>15 pin connector throws me for a loop. Theres a cable that plugs into it
>that has what looks like a regular RJ-11 phone line plug on the other end.
>So it looks like the db-15 to the phone line.

Well, after a call to Multi-Tech, I found out that what you have is
an old dial modem. Speed (watch out!) 300 Bps. 

>Plugged into the RS-232C port of my computer (for the record, a Xerox
>820-II) doesnt reveal anything at all. I transmit data from the computer
>to the RS-232C port, which isnt recived by the modem. In effect, the 
>modem is dead.
>I realize that this isnt your standard run-of-the-mill Hayes AT
>compatable modem, and would like to know if this can be used on a
>micro (stated above, async port).

Make sure your machine is set to 300 Bps async and try it again. They said
that it used the Standard Hayes command set. You might try CAPS, as the 
Hayes modems that I've used wouldn't accept a lower-case "at". (has that 
changed?) 

One other thing, A modem that old may require a DAA (Data Access 
Arrangement) between the modem and the phone line. That's if you
even condsider using the beast. 

If you want anymore information, you can call Multi-Tech at this number;

                     Multi-Tech System, Inc
                     82 Second Ave S.E.
                     New Brighton, Minnesota. 55112
                     (612) 631-3550 or (800) 328-9717

Gary Steed
Hewlett Packard
Corporate Offices