I'm experiencing no/strange functionality from a 5.1.2 server set to dial up access with a USR external modem. I originally thought that I was experiencing a configuration issue and posted to the general discussion board. However, in noting the number of posts involving the same problem with USR modems and SME5.1.2, I think the problem raises technical questions appropriate for discussion on this list.
I have a fresh install of 5.1.2 on an IBM PC350 P166 with one serial port. The UART is 16550. The port is currently configured to COM2/IRQ3 (ttyS1), but acted the same when configured to COM1/IRQ4. I purchased a new USR v.92 external modem and configured 5.1.2 to dial up access. Nothing happened. /var/log/messages shows repeated occurrences of the following sequence: send (ATZ^M) expect (OK) alarm Failed After reading earlier posts to the forum, I ran minicom and it acted very strangely. When it first loads, it displays and init string, then the modem lights flash, and the program basically hangs. It comes back with an ATZ about 60 seconds later, but I can't access any menus or communicate to the modem. After abandoning minicom as crashed and rebooting from the console, the behavior of the modem under the console/regular server state changed. Now, the modem comes off hook as esmith is booting (I believe when diald is loaded) and commences the handshake routine without dialing the number. I hear the dial tone, the handshake, and then eventually the Bell you've-had-your-phone-off-the-hook-for-too-long sound. I turn the modem off and on, and within 60 seconds it repeats the handshake sequence without dialing. Interestingly, I can boot to DOS 6.1 and run Procomm and connect to Datapac, dial my home number, issue AT commands to the modem, etc, so it would appear not to be purely a COM port issue. I note that there are at least 2 other posts with virtually identical problem descriptions on the general discussion forum, both involving USR modems, and both of which appear to be unresolved. Any ideas on where to start? Thanks, Glenn Kennedy -- Please report bugs to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] (only) to discuss security issues Support for registered customers and partners to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives by mail and http://www.mail-archive.com/devinfo%40lists.e-smith.org
