ML>> I'm pretty new on the modem scene and I was just wondering if anyone

 ML>> in Australia, knows how to setup their modem so that it disconnects

 ML>> the previous call so that you can answer the incoming call.

 ML>  

 ML>> I have a U.S. Robotics Courier. 33.6K.

 ML>  

 ML>> Any assiatance you can give me would be extremely appreciated!

 RB>> 

 RB>> If you have call waiting enabled and you are using the modem when a 

 RB>> call comes in the modem WILL disconnect.

 RB>> 

 RB>> If you have the modem set to answer automatically, then it will answer

 RB>> the next call.

 RB>> 

 RB>> There, that answers your questions....but having call waiting enabled 

 RB>> while modeming will cuase problems that your bank book might not like.

 RB>> 

 RB>> Russell



 ML>  G'day Russell, how are things!



 ML>  Even when call waiting is on, it doesn't drop the carrier, the cps rate

 ML>  just drops dramatically.



But it Will when someone tries to call you when you are online



 ML>  Is there anyway in which, when an incomimg call is coming in. I can 

 ML> answer

 ML>  it via the phone.



Modem manufacturers got smart and included a Fax with a modem years ago

but to this day they have not come up with a foolproof way of having

the unit answer in either fax mode, Data mode or allow a voice call answer

gracefully. 



Russell



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