>
>When running DOS-based modem diagnostic programs from within the
>"DOS-box" the existence of the modem isn't even recognized. When
>issuing DOS commands directly to the modem nothing will happen.
>For example, "echo ATDT1234567 > com1" will not cause the modem to
>dial, even though the modem does exist on COM1. If I enter the
>same command from a "restarted in MS-DOS mode" it works. All my
>other DOS-based communications programs, including Arachne, will
>also work in the "restarted" mode.
>
Hmm, if on com1, isn't there some PnP thing overruling the existing com1,
or are we talking about an external modem? If you have a mouse on com2,
maybe you can just disable com1 from bios setup (or disable some automatic
function and point it to com3)
Bart
