Re: AVOID TigerDirect's Amquest Rockwell AM56HCFSP modem!!!

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From: Doobie
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:00

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MelissaQ@Cdimensional.com (Melissa) wrote:

> When I upgraded my computer 2 months ago, I made the mistake  of
buying a
> Amquest Rockwell AM56HCFSP modem. Didn't know about their reputation
at
> the time. This is the one that Tiger is now selling for about $35,
perhaps to
> dump and get rid of? Here's some correspondence which explains the
details.
> The bottom line is that the modem drops out on me at random times,
often
> even in the middle of a download.

A common cause of broken connections is line noise.  Have you used
another modem on this line without a problem?  It could also be that
your modem is connecting too agressively.  Look in your manual for
modem commands and instruct the modem (enter modem commands in the
advanced connection settings in the modem properties window)to connect
either less aggressivly or at a fixed speed (try something like
19.2Kbps and work up if that works).

I doubt your modem is bad (it's just cheap and you might have a bad
phone line that isn't good for fast connections ), but if it is your
option is to exchange it with the manufacturer.  Next time get an
USR/3COM modem.

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Subject: Re: AVOID TigerDirect's Amquest Rockwell AM56HCFSP modem!!!
Date: 1999/07/14
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