At 18 May 97 17:25:01 Hank Volpe (1:261/1116) wrote to All regarding
E2864.115 software in area "zyxel"
HV> Has anyone notice this problem with V 1.15 for the Elite 2864?
HV>
HV> If a value is placed in the S0 register, the modem is supposed
HV> to wait that number of rings before answering. Some software
HV> takes advantage of this, and places the value 255 in the
HV> register.
HV>
HV> This means, the modem should answer on the 255th ring...ie
HV> pretty well not at all.
Big mistake! The proper value is S0=0
HV> Instead, on the first ring, the modem
HV> goes off hook.
Perhaps it takes the number as signed byte, and takes the absolute value...
255 = -1, abs(-1)=1
HV> No other version of software has done this. Any one else notice
HV> it or have any ideas, it would be great to hear from you.
Fix the faulty program. Can you define your own "don't answer"-string, to
include S0=0 instead of S0=255?
Leif Neland
Internet: leifn@roskildebc.dk
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