01-07-2023, 09:01 AM
Yep, the WiModem232 is doing exactly what it's supposed to, no problems there.
The issue is from the software on my Atari ST's side.
Last night, using CoNect95, which has built-in support for higher speeds than 19.2k
and supports the RSVE mod that gives my ST the ability to go faster, I was able to
communicate with the WiModem232.
When I say/said "communicate", I meant the ability to type in the AT commands and
the WiModem232 see and respond to them properly. Sorry I wasn't more clear there.
So, with CoNnect95 I can issue commands to the WiModem232 and I was able to
connect at 38400 with a Linux based BBS. So that's all working.
What is still not working is the remapping feature of the HSModem software. It is
what is supposed to take a port speed, such as 100, 110, 300, etc, and "remap"
it to 38400. So, for example, if you set your comms or BBS software to a speed
of 100, then HSModem is supposed to catch that and kick it up to 38400 baud
automatically.
I obviously have something not set right, because it's not doing it. My BBS
software, TAZ comms software, etc, isn't reflecting that remapping when I
use it. You can set it to different parameters. From an article from back in
the 90's, a former BBS Express! ST SysOp wrote that he set his to remap
from 19.2 to 38.4, that way he didn't have to make any changes in Express
to get it to work. That's what I've been trying but it doesn't work here it
seems. So when I get some more time, I'm going to play around with those
settings and see what happens.
The good news is, after successfully using CoNnect95, is that I did in fact,
install the mod correctly and it is working. Also, (very important!), if you
run the software and set the mod to be disabled, everything, including my
BBS will continue to function normally at the usual 19.2 speeds. So there's
no real pressure here - I'm not forced to be offline until I find a resolution.
Thanks as always for the help. If/when I can ever figure out the correct way
to get the remapping working, I'll post it here...
Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll have double the speed eventually.
The issue is from the software on my Atari ST's side.
Last night, using CoNect95, which has built-in support for higher speeds than 19.2k
and supports the RSVE mod that gives my ST the ability to go faster, I was able to
communicate with the WiModem232.
When I say/said "communicate", I meant the ability to type in the AT commands and
the WiModem232 see and respond to them properly. Sorry I wasn't more clear there.
So, with CoNnect95 I can issue commands to the WiModem232 and I was able to
connect at 38400 with a Linux based BBS. So that's all working.
What is still not working is the remapping feature of the HSModem software. It is
what is supposed to take a port speed, such as 100, 110, 300, etc, and "remap"
it to 38400. So, for example, if you set your comms or BBS software to a speed
of 100, then HSModem is supposed to catch that and kick it up to 38400 baud
automatically.
I obviously have something not set right, because it's not doing it. My BBS
software, TAZ comms software, etc, isn't reflecting that remapping when I
use it. You can set it to different parameters. From an article from back in
the 90's, a former BBS Express! ST SysOp wrote that he set his to remap
from 19.2 to 38.4, that way he didn't have to make any changes in Express
to get it to work. That's what I've been trying but it doesn't work here it
seems. So when I get some more time, I'm going to play around with those
settings and see what happens.
The good news is, after successfully using CoNnect95, is that I did in fact,
install the mod correctly and it is working. Also, (very important!), if you
run the software and set the mod to be disabled, everything, including my
BBS will continue to function normally at the usual 19.2 speeds. So there's
no real pressure here - I'm not forced to be offline until I find a resolution.
Thanks as always for the help. If/when I can ever figure out the correct way
to get the remapping working, I'll post it here...
Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll have double the speed eventually.