Re: (PM) PM2e w/USR MP/16...

Jake Messinger (jake@ams.com)
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 12:41:11 -0600 (CST)

On Tue, 16 Feb 1999, Schneider, Mike wrote:

> I have unfortunately inherited a PM2E w/3.7.2 (Y2K?) with 20 ports, some

It doesnt really matter if it is y2k. Because there is no internal clock,
just a count of seconds past since it was turned on, so only your radius
accouting needs to be y2k, and why do you say unfortunately? ;-)

> erratic connect rates (9600-19200, 21600 on a good modem day...) All traffic
> is inbound, serving up IP and/or IPX, based upon user account configuration.

What are the modem strings you are serving to the modems out of the pm 2?
How do you have the ports on the pm 2 set up?

> There is some concern that the wiring from the Demarc to the modems
> may be suspect (old building), and since it was thrown somewhat quickly
> (haphazardly) and induction may be an issue. I am having our telco
> vendor replace the physical cabling on the off chance...

Try attaching and dialing out and back to yourself and seeing what the
connect rates are.

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