#: 4890 S7/Telecommunications
    05-Jul-90  07:45:17
Sb: #4885-#modems
Fm: Steve Wegert 76703,4255
To: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203 (X)

Bob,

I'm in the process of making the same decisions on a modem.

At present, CIS MNP nodes support only a level 3 protocol as I understand it.
You can use a level 5 modem with a level 3, but yo'll only make use of the
'error correcting' capabilities here on CIS.

If you have a nasty line, MNP will make all the difference in the world.

Next problem, CIS is in the process of phasing in MNP support. Not all nodes
support it. GO PHONES to see if you have such a supported node.

You can use a level 5 modem with a non MNP modem ...it should just drop back to
normal mode.

With prices dropping like mad, I'm planning to get the level 5 support. (I _do_
have a supported node). That way, I'll have the capability if and when it
arrives here. In the meantime, I can make use of the features on the other
systems I use that support it.



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