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From: dlr@daver.UU.NET (Dave Rand)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Telebit Version 5 ROMs
Message-ID: <18049@daver.UUCP>
Date: 5 Jun 89 05:28:31 GMT
Organization: Assn. for the prevention of Polar Bears and Kangaroos
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Well, I did order and install the Version 5 ROMs for the Telebit,
against better advice that I received. It does correct a number
of (minor) annoyances that have been around. DCD can now
be configured to "bounce" (go !true, wait a delay period, then
go true), as well as DSR. This really helps on stupid device
drivers that won't open the port until DCD shows up.

Another thing seems to be fixed. When talking to a low
speed, non-MNP modem, the Version 4 ROMs would drop the connection
sometimes. I was told that this was related to locking the
interface speed (which I do). Version 5 seems to have
cleared this problem up. 

There are a few other new features:
	o	Conventional or Enhanced command mode
	o	Support of MNP 4 and 5
	o	Improved (!!) autobaud function
	o	Ability to disable front panel switchs (T-2000 only)
	o	Inactivity timer

I paid $135 for the new ROMs (three of them - they also replace
some of the code for the DSP).

I would like to hear from other people running the Version 5
ROMs...



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Dave Rand
{pyramid|hoptoad|sun|vsi1}!daver!dlr	Internet: dlr@daver.uu.net