Re: How to determine actual modem speed

[Ookhoi <ookhoi@dds.nl>]

Hi Dave,

> > Thanx! I have an internal Dynalink and an external E-tech, both 56k. Do
> > you have any advice for me how to tune them so that they communicate as
> > fast as possible? Most likely I have to replace the Dynalink with an
> > identical E-tech, but then? What mru and mtu should I try? And what mnp
> > block size? There are three exchanges between the modems.
> 
> I haven't spent much time messing around with these parameters, maybe a 
> dejanews search would yield some relevent info. IIRC, you can't get a 56K
> connection unless one of the modems is directly connected to a digital phone
> line (i.e. on an ISP's rack), so if you are getting 33.6 that may be as good
> as it gets. 
 
I heard that before, so I asume that is true. :-[
Have to look at the parameters.

> > Maybe a stupid question, but how can I send the command to the modem? I
> > connect with the pppd and a chat script. After that  minicom -o doesn't 
> > let me in: "Device /dev/ttyS3 is locked."
> [...]
> 
> That's why installed uucp, because cu doesn't do this. Later, I figured out
> that if you go into the "Modem and Dialing Parameter Setup" screen  I could
> add the info command (I6) ahead of the Reset command (Z) I would get my info
> once as minicom sets up.

Also while the device is locked? I'll try the uc command. Thanx for your
help and information!

			Groetjes, Ookhoi