flexfax: RE: USR (3COM) modems

["Paul van der Vlis" <E.P.van.der.Vlis@inter.nl.net>]

Hello!

>Spent the better part of the last two days researching this but haven't
>come up with solution that works with the 3COM modem I've got.  The
>mailing list archives have several messages and some almost answers but
>nothing I tried worked.
>   Equipment-/software -wise I have a new RedHat Linux 6.1 install on
>brand new equipment.  The modem(s) are 3COM Models 3CP5610.  They work
>since I've dialed into a server and logged on.  I've got a RPM
>distribution of HylaFAX 4.1beta1-1rh6.
>   HylaFAX receives faxes OK (other then the squished look) but can't seem
>complete a send.  It looks like the USR Class-2.0 issue.  I've tried
>adding/changing commands so the modem is only a Class-1 fax.  Still no
>joy!  Does anyone know if 4.1beta1 has the RTN patch applied?

It does not have this patch applied. No distribution has this patch applied,
you need to compile from source.

>I'm running in so many circles I can't see up when laying on my back.
>
>Along with this I'd like to ask if the USR/3COM modem problem is because
>they haven't implemented the protocols correctly or if it's an industry
>problem because somewhere in the early days a major player decided to do
>it their way and others followed?  Be nice to know whom to lean on!

It's not an USR/3COM problem, it's a Hylafax problem.
But.. there are some modems who are working correct without the patch.

Bye,
Paul van der Vlis.