GENERIC MODEM (AND OTHER) INFORMATION ------------------------------------- When a modem is set for VARIABLE serial port rates, the modem will shift its rate to match the connecting modem's rate. The communication software, in this case MegaHost, must also match this connect rate. MegaHost does this when LOCKBAUD=N in the MEGAHOST.CNF file. The BAUD= entry should be set to the highest connect rate, currently 19200 for 14400 bps modems. If a modem is set for FIXED serial port rates, the modem does not drop down to match the lower connection rate. This allows you to lock in at a higher rate for more efficient communications. If the modems connect using data compression, you can more then triple your throughput. This is handled in MegaHost by setting LOCKBAUD=Y in your MEGAHOST.CNF file, and setting the BAUD= entry to the highest baud rate your PC will handle. Most PC's will handle 38400, and some 57600. (Use 38400 if you have ANY problems with your connections.) NOTE: When a user calls MegaHost and LOCKBAUD=Y, pressing the "S" key to stop displaying text screens appears to have no effect. This is because the data has already been buffered in the modem and MegaHost has lost control. MegaHost works well with the following settings: Enable CCITT answer sequence Disable Software Flow Control Enable Hardware Flow Control - CTS, RTS Force on DSR Enable Display Result Codes Disable displaying Extended Result Codes (ARQ) Locked or fixed serial port rate (LOCKBAUD=Y) CD not forced on (normal) DTR not forced on (normal) Enable Data Compression Enable Error Control Variable Data Rate, Phone Line Interface (normal) Sometimes the hardware MegaHost is running on requires MODEMDELAY= increased.