>On 1/24/98 2:39 PM, Robert Sudduth (rsudduth@comweb.net) wrote
>
>>I am real rusty on MAC computers, infact i have never tuched any
>>of the new mac computers. From what i understand he is using a
>>hayes acura modem and he is having problems connecting to my 33.6USR C
>>v everythings... He is using free PPP as the conection software does
>>any one have knowledge of the setup features for this software. I am
>>looking at there page now. He also has flow control enabled, could
>>that be the problem?
>
>Ah, thought he was using OT/PPP (comes built in with OS 8). For an
>Accura, try this:
>
>Open FreePPP Setup
>Click Modem Setup
>Set Modem Init String to Use: AT&F
>Click OK
>Click Acounts
>Click Edit
>Click Connection (up at the top)
>Set Flow Control to CTS Only (most Macintosh modem cables don't carry the
>DTR and RTS signals, AFAIK)
>
The modem init, is probably where the problem is...
Flow Control on a Mac can be set to anything,,, Usually the default for
FreePPP is fine.. Also, important, what do you mean by "having trouble
connecting" Can't connect, doesn't even dial, or ring.. what? What
System Software? MacTCP or Open Transport?
Regards,
Jeremy Kinsey
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