[H-GEN] Linux Problems

[Cameron Fowles]

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Ditto, I've been using a WebExcel for about 3 years (33.6) and I've never
had a problem with it (Linux, BeOS, or Windoze). I work for an ISP as a site
technician and so far the worst modems we've come across are Acers that use
the Rockwell HSF chipset.
All of our POPs use full digital racks and the only way to fix these buggers
is to force them to conect at V34 protocol at a max. speed of 33.6
Of course, if the ISP you worked for used WebExcel modems in their rack then
more fool them. They're a home user modem (built to a price) not a heavy
duty unit built for 24/7 usage. For that (on a budget) I can highly
recommend the Maestro range.
If you really want to diagnose your modem problems and get some good init
strings (for all chipsets) try www.modem-help.net . This is IMHO the best
resource for any modem problems.

>Stay away from a little
>used brand called "Opal-Modems" as they use the >webexcel chipset.

Huh? Dont you mean the rockwell chipset (one of the worlds most reliable)?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig ARMOUR" <c.armour at uq.net.au>
To: <general at lists.humbug.org.au>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 12:11 PM
Subject: RE: [H-GEN] Linux Problems


> [ Humbug *General* list - semi-serious discussions about Humbug and ]
> [ Unix-related topics.  Please observe the list's charter.          ]
>
> > When i was admining for ISP's I found that the WebExcel modem was
> > by far the worst modem on the market. We had many more problems with
> > them than any other modem we used in our racks. Stay away from a little
>
> I would like to point out at this time... before you go bashing any other
> modem brands, I have a webexcel, I use redhat, I have had initial
> connection problems where dialup fails first time everytime... but it was
> usually rock solid and very rarely dropped a connection ( except when flat
> mate decided to pick up the hand set!! )
>
> I can't tell you what my init strings etc were 'cause I'm not capable of
> remember such things off the top of my head
>
> oh... I also dialed into UQ so... never fear... a solution *MUST* be at
> hand
>
> mua ha ha haaaaaa
>
> Cheers
> Craig
>
>
>
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