on #2.
BD>Let's back out out of Blue Wave for a moment to issue the ATi3,
BD>shall we?  All right, that's done & it says:
BD>04-00971-720 34AC
That's the latest firmware version of that modem, and it's proven to be
very solid with connectivity and stable connections.
BD>And although it's true that multiple CRC's aren't the "fault" of a
BD>modem, it is a fact that when you must re-dial frequently to connect
BD>you do have some modem problem.
Yes, the CRC errors generally indicate a problem on the system, after
the data is already passed the modem, but could also be due to 'noise'
on the line which can send the modem into long retrains.  If you are
having problems making the initial connection, this is  usually related
to conditions on the phone line, especially if you are seeing problems
more often when connecting to particular systems more so than with
others.
This really doesn't appear to be a modem problem, but it is not
inconceivable that the modem could be defective.  I still wouldn't
consider returning it for repair unless the problems could be duplicated
on other systems and at other locations, using other software.
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