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Re: Best modem



Dave Parker wrote...
> 
> Evan Leibovitch wrote:
> >
> >On Mon, 20 Apr 1998, Jonathan Chen wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, 19 Apr 1998, Evan Leibovitch wrote:
> >> 
> >> > 
> >> > I have had excellent success using Multitech ZDX modems in a number of
> >> > Hylafax installations. Inexpensive but very capable, with a support staff
> >> > that's been Unix-friendly for a decade.
> >> 
> >> But what's the deal with them removing Class 2 capability on their later
> >> modems?  I've got one sitting on my desk that only gives:
> >> 
> >> 	AT+FCLASS=?
> >> 	0,1,1.0
> >
> >I believe the trick is *not* getting the ones with voice capability. I'd
> >heard that there wasn't enough room on the EPROM for voicemail and fax
> >class 2.0 capability. Since most Hylafax applications have no need for
> >voice capability, the data/fax modems such as the 2834ZDXb are fine. 
> 
> The MT5600ZDX (external 56Kflex, no voice) is also 0,1,1.0.

Per the Multi-tech data sheet the 5600ZDX is Class 1 only, the
3334ZDX is Class 1 and Class 2.0, and the 2834ZDXb is Class 2.0 only.
The (more expensive) 2834BA family is also Class 2.0.

Larry Lipstone
StoneWare Consulting, Inc



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