Greetings, Terence!!
While you were muttering to All, , you spake thusly:
TH>      I was looking to get a Zyxel modem but what is the compatabality 
ith
TH> other modems? Does it use a special protocal of what. I was looking at 
he
TH> U-1496E Plus modem that is 19.2K baud but how much does it cost to 
pgrade
TH> to 28.8?
Sell you my almost-new 1496E+ for $210 + shipping (probably 7-10 bux)..
Here is info on 1496E+ :
Features:
ZyXEL 19200 bps
Universal Modem/FAX with Voice capability.
Speed range: 19200, 16800, 14400, 12000, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, and 300 bps.
Automatic speed fall-back and fall-forward with fast rate switching.
V.42bis data compression with up to 76800+ bps throughput.
Caller ID decoding.
Distinctive ring detection.
Remote configuration.
Password security with call back.
14400 bps G3 FAX send and receive.
Automatic CallerID/Data/FAX/Voice call detection.
Digitized voice capability with enhanced speech compression.
Technical Specifications:
The Modem
Data Mode: Asynchronous or synchronous.
DTE Interface: EIA-232D/V.24 up to 76800+ bps
Error Control: MNP4 and V.42
Data Compression: MNP5 and V.42bis
Flow Control: Software XON/XOFF or hardware CTS/RTS.
Command Set: Extended AT and V.25bis command set.
LED Status Indicator: HS, AA, CD, OH, DTR, DSR, CTS, TXD, RXD, EC, SQ, TST.
Configuration Settings: Software programmable (with non-volatile memory
storage, 4 user profiles).
Manual Switches: Voice/Data toggle and Answer/Originate mode setting.
Line Interface: RJ11 2-wire dial-up or lease line.
Dialing Type: Tone/Pulse dialing.
Call Progress Monitoring: Dial tone, busy, and ringback detection.
Audio Monitor: Programmable volume control (7 settings).
Two 1-megabyte upgradable eproms (v6.14)
The FAX
V.17 14400 bps G3 FAX.
V.29 G3 FAX up to 9600 bps.
V.27 ter G3 FAX up to 4800 bps.
ZyXEL FAX AT commands.
EIA Class 2 FAX commands.
ZFAX software.
The Voice
ADPCM voice digitization at 28800 bps and 19200 bps
Simultaneous DTMF detection.
Voice AT command set.
ZVoiceFax/CID software.
ZuTSR software.
        The ZyXEL U-1496E+ modem is designed for high speed, universality,
and affordability. With up to 14400 bps modem and FAX speed, this modem is
compatible with all existing modem and FAX standards. This modem also
implements ZyXEL's 19200 bps high speed mode. V.42 bis data compression
makes the effective data throughput go as high as 76800 bps.
        Automatic speed fall-back and fall-forward with fast switching,
this modem ensures highest speed over changing line conditions.
        Implementing Class 2 FAX commands, the U-1496E+ is compatible with
many popular FAX software packages. Our unique free ZFAX, ZuTSR and ZVoiceFax
software and the automatic CID/Data/FAX/Voice call detection capability make
the U-1496E the only modem to be able to receive Voice and FAX on the same
BBS phone line.
        Digitized voice capability with speech data compression provides
voice mail capability on this modem. Combining the new caller ID and dis-
tinctive ring capabilities, the U-1496 is the most versatile modem on the
market.
        With remote configuration capability, you can read and reconfigure
the remote modem's settings. Password security blocks break-in from
unauthorized users. Call back feature ensures and even higher security
measure. These high-end features are provided on the U-1496E+.
        The firmware updatability makes the U-1496E+ never obsolete. New
features and functions can be added just by updating the EPROM firmware.
(I have updated the firmware once, the modem is now capable of being used
on a cellular phone line).
        Completely upgradable to the new v.34 28800 bps w/ISDN models via
ZyXEL Trade-in/Keep offer.  Features v.34 alongside the blazing speeds of
the new ISDN.
Take care!!
Tom..
Voice: (407) 452-8066
(tom.mckeever@mit.com)
SPACECON BBS (1:374/22)
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