Re: MT2834BL Modems for Beeping and PTFs

Paul,
Yes there is a way, but I can't tell you off the top of my head.
(At least I'm assuming there is a way, as the modem is also being pushed as
a cheaper solution than the Integrated Fax Adapter for use with Fax/400).


On Thu, 24 Apr 1997, PaulMmn wrote:

> Our AS/400 RISC box (v3.6) has an IBM/Multitech MT2834BL modem for use as
> the ECS modem.
> 
> We would like to be able to use this modem for both PTFs -and- for paging.
> The problem is: PTFs like Synchronous connections, and the paging systems
> like Asynchronous connections.
> 
> Is there a way to switch the modem back and forth between the 2 types of
> connection WITHOUT HUMAN INTERVENTION?  No switches to flip, no power
> off/on; just software.
> 
> --Paul E Musselman
> PaulMmn@ix.netcom.com
> 
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