Re: SLIP Connection and KFLEX modems

[Larry Bolhuis <lbolhui@xxxxxxx>]

Alan,

  I'd invest in a KFlex Modem (assuming you don't have one now)! Three
benefits, Cheap, Cheap and Cheap.

  It probably really is a modem issue.  There are problems when dialing
Kflex modems from non-rockwell (the Kflex makers) modems. Some
non-rockwell modem types claim to establish at 2400bps (ie CONNECT 2400)
but don't actually connect.  You can verify this by connecting the modem
to a PC and use HyperTerm or some such to dial your ISP. Solution
normally is a new modem, although SOME (few) modems can be flash
upgraded to solve the problem.

  Larry Bolhuis
  Arbor Solutions, Inc
  lbolhui@ibm.net

Alan Novick wrote:
> 
> I have been successfully handling email on the AS/400 (V3R7) via TCP/IP
> with a local internet service provider.  I am his only SLIP account, but
> it works.  Yesterday I was informed they are changing their modems to
> KFlex technology.  When I dial in to the new modem I get an active
> connection, but I cannot ping or do anything else.  Now I am having the
> usual fun run around.  The ISP never heard of an AS/400.  The IBM
> support line says it's a modem issue.  The best they can offer is a
> Consult Line contract.  Does anyone have any ideas of what to do or who
> to turn to?
> 
> --
> Alan Novick
> Pressman Toy Corporation
> New Brunswick, NJ
> 
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