See this regularly on a Max 6000 [8.0.3] as well. Try getting more info on the model of computer and then go to this "majorly wrapped" address for a current modem driver. There are all kinds of known problems with these modems just no real clear fixes. http://search.compaq.com/cgi-bin/query?mss=simple&pg=q&what=web&stovokor=com&limiter=com&subsitearea=&site=main&kl=en&q=hcf+micromodem+drivers&search.x=6&search.y=7 This might do the trick. Hope this helps. ------- R. Hall NET-LINK Corp. Troy Settle wrote: > > All, > > Is it just me, or are others having problems with HCF family of modems? > > Compaq's with HCF Micromodems can not connect to my TNT running 8.0.4 > PCTEL HSP can not connect to TNT running 8.0.4 or Max running 7.0.26 > > Handshake finishes out at speeds of anywhere from 34k to 54k, but stops cold > before windows even has a chance to initiate PPP. > > Disabling V90 (+MS=V34) will allow the modem to connect perfectly at 31.2 or > 33.6. I've tried all sorts of firmware updates, nothing seems to work. > > Same modems seem to connect just fine to Cisco, Livingston, and USR. I > spent nearly an hour on the phone tonight with one customer who's getting > 53.3K to a competitor with PM3, but could not establish a good connection > with us at all (max 7.0.26). > > Thanks for any insight that might help me out here, > > -- > Troy Settle > Pulaski Networks > 540.994.4254 > > It's always a long day, 86400 doesn't fit into a short > > ++ Ascend Users Mailing List ++ > To unsubscribe: send unsubscribe to ascend-users-request at bungi.com > To get FAQ'd: <http://www.nealis.net/ascend/faq> ++ Ascend Users Mailing List ++ To unsubscribe: send unsubscribe to ascend-users-request at bungi.com To get FAQ'd: <http://www.nealis.net/ascend/faq>