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The BASIC NEEDS Network
V.90
and 56k Flex Information Resources
The new 56k standard V.90 is here
at BASIC NEEDS!
The new V.90 standard combines the high speed technology from
both the X2 and k56Flex modems providing you with the best data rates possible.
Don't worry if you do not have a 56k modem, your modem should
work with the our systems.
If all else fails, GO TO THIS PAGE
and read about your modem.
If you are not connecting at higher speeds
Info you need to know:
BASIC NEEDS (Your ISP) connection information: Lucent Technologies, V.90 capable
and 56kflex backward compatibility.
Why
you won't get 56k-Article by C|Net
US Robotics X2 and Hayes Acura Modems
If your modem is a U.S. Robotics X2
modem, you will need to upgrade
before you will connect at higher speeds.
Older Hayes Acura modems may not be compatible with the new
v.90 or k56 Flex standard. This means users will only be able to connect at
speeds up to 28.8k. This beta code
allows your K56Flex Hayes client modem to be interoperable with all
Rockwell-based and Lucent-based K56Flex servers.
Help!
These modems should work at 56K, but may need to be
flash upgraded.
 | Acer FM56pvs-dl
 | Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: |
| Driver: |
| Notes: Shipping with 1.002 or 1.003 code |
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| Apache Netexpress A56-R & A56SP-R
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| Boca 56K
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| Compaq Presario K56 VSC
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: |
| Driver: |
| Notes: You need to use four commas after the dialing
string to get the modem to ignore the v.8 tone. As of now, this is the
only known way to get this modem to connect. |
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| Diamond SupraExpress 56 |
| Garnet GTM56K
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade:
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| Drivers: For Win95 and NT3.51 |
| Notes: You will need both the flasher and the data file
to upgrade the modem. |
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| Global Village
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: Mac
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| Driver: |
| Notes: |
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| Harmony HM18020-1 & HM18020-2
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| Hayes Acura 56K
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: Beta 1.0 Flash Program/Code |
| Driver: |
| Notes: Their page explains how to tell whether or not
your modem is flashable. If it is not, they will replace it. You can
even get an RMA number from the web page. They even offer to ship the
new modem before you ship them the old one. |
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| Jaton Traveler 56K
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: From Jaton |
| Driver: Win95 Driver |
| Notes: Internal ISA Card - With a name like Traveler, I
expected it to be a PCMCIA card. |
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| Motorola VoiceSURFR 56K |
| Motorola ModemSURFR 56K |
| Practical Peripherals PC 56K Flex DFC (PCMCIA) |
| Multi-Tech MZ5634LZX (PCMCIA)
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: |
| Driver |
| Notes: Currently shipping with Lucent K56Flex 1.1 code |
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| Multi-Tech MZ5600ZDX & MZ5600ZDXV(external)
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: |
| Driver |
| Notes: Currently shipping with Lucent K56Flex 1.0 code |
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| WiseCom 56K
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: If available, it's at the Wisecom
Site |
| Driver: If available, it's at the Wisecom Site |
| Notes: There are reports that this one works well, but
I don't know any more than that. |
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| Zoltrix FMVSP56i
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| Zoom 56K
| Init String: |
| Flash Upgrade: Currently shipping with 1.0 code - flash upgrade to 1.00x available UPDATED
1997.08.26 |
| Driver: Latest From Zoom |
| Notes: The flash is to 1.000 for external modems and
1.002 for internals. Also, some people have problems getting this modem
to connect unless they add S202=32 to their init string (which disables
K56Flex and limits the modem to V.34 speeds). |
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K56Flex Modems with code revision <1.0 Note:
These modems will need to either be flash upgraded (if possible), or swapped out
with the manufacturer to be 56K capable.
| Phillips EasyCONNECT 56K |
x2 Modems
Note: These modems will NOT work at 56K, but should work at
33.6K.
| Cardinal Connecta 56K |
| Global Village Teleport 56 |
| Practical Periferals 56K Data/fax |
| USRobotics 56K |
| Init String:
AT&F1&K0&I0S32=32S15=128S27=64S32=34 |
| Flash Upgrade: |
| Driver: |
| Notes: Yes, there are two S32=xxx in the above init
string. I'm just reporting what a couple of people have said worked for
them. |
My 56K modem won't connect any faster than 33.6 KBPS
Our terminal servers and modems require V.90 or version 1.0 or
better of 56K Flex. If your modem has an older version, you will need to obtain
an update from your modem manufacturer.
My modem only connects at 1200 bps
Try placing 2, 3 or 4 commas after the phone number you dial
to access our service. This will turn off the 56K portion of the modem on our
end and will usually solve the problem.
I have a US Robotics Sportster and am
getting lots of hang-ups.
| Download the latest .INF file for your modem from USR's web
site. The URL is: http://www.usr.com/home/online/files/d107.htm.
Follow the directions on that page for your specific system and
configuration. |
| Place the following Initialization string in the advanced
settings for your modem: AT&F1&K1&M4S25=10S27.5=1 |
Explanation
The .INF file contains the basic initialization strings for
the specific modem. It also tells Windows95 how to deal with the modem. There
have been some modifications to that file, and it appears to have improved
Windows95's handling of the modem.
The Initialization string tells the modem to do the following:
| &F1 Reset to factory defaults for hardware flow
control. |
| &K1 Auto enable / disable data compression. |
| &M4 Enables error control above 1200 baud. |
| S25=10 Increases the time-out before hanging up if carrier
is lost to 1 sec. |
| S27.5=1 Disables V32bis Data Compression. |
The major settings in this string are the two S??=. They seem
to be the key to the solution but the entire process seems to prove the most
successful.
My modem won't connect at all or hangs
up shortly after connecting.
Make sure that you have the latest version of the modem
drivers, firmware, and INF files for your modem. We know that the latest drivers
will solve connection problems with the following modems:
Modem Upgrade Links
If your modem manufacturer is not listed, please use your
favorite search engine (i.e. Yahoo!) to locate their website
(Note: If you have a ROM-based modem, it will not be
upgradeable. If you have a no-name or house brand it may be difficult to
impossible to get the flash upgrade.)
Accelerator (Wisecom)
ActionTek
Apex Data
Archtek
Best Data (all)
Boca Flash Upgrades for
K56flex Boca Modems
Boca Upgrade 33.6 Boca Modem to
56K
Cardinal
Credit Card Modem 33.6
Upgradable - Xircom
Credit Card Modem 56 GlobalAccess
- Xircom
Credit Card Modem 56T - Xircom
CyberBullet
CyberExpress 5600
Data/Fax Modem PC Card V.90 Upgrade
Diamond
Digicom
E-Tech
Global Village (all)
Gold Card
Harmony
Hayes (all)
IBM
MagicXpress
MaxTech
ModemBlaster
Motorola
Premier 33.6 Flash Memory
Motorola Software Modem page
Motorola SURFR Series
56K Flash Upgrade
MultiTech (firmware upgrade page)
MultiTech (support page)
NetPacer (MaxTech)
NetSurter
New Media NetSurfer
PC-Tel
Practical
Practical Periphials
Psion Dacom
Rapid Transit
Signet (ActionTek)
SMART/Apex Data Rapid
Transit
Supra
TDK
U.S. Robotics (3com) (all) X2
Viking
Wingen (ActionTek)
Wisecom
X2 - U.S. Robotics (3com) (all) X2
Xircom Credit Card Modem 33.6
Upgradable
Xircom Credit Card Modem 56
GlobalAccess
Xircom Credit Card Modem 56T
Zoltrix
Zoom (all)
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