AM>> I've seen some instability (e.g. repeated pausing
 AM>> due to error correction or loss of carrier rather
 AM>> than falling back) when Netcomm Smartmodem 336's
 AM>> connect with each other or other brands of modems
 AM>> at 31200 bps.

 LD> The default setting is %E1,  auto retrain,  which can be a problem.

 LD> The alternative %E2 rate renegotiation code is so stuffed
 LD> that it is disabled by default.  You can turn it on and see
 LD> it in action with \v6 in command mode.

 LD> If your using %E2 then this is certainly the cause of your
 LD> problems.

 LD> If your using the default %E1 then that could also be the
 LD> cause of the problem.

And You say Rockwells are better than USR's .........

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