TBBS 2.1 - Using the Cardinal 2400 MNP Modem

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USING THE CARDINAL 2400 MNP MODEM
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THIS INFORMATION APPLIES ONLY TO TBBS VERSION 2.1

The Cardinal 2400 MNP is a 2400 bps modem that is compatible with MNP data 
compression, and error correction.  In order to achieve maximum benefit from 
MNP data compression, this modem is interfaced at a locked DTE rate.  The 
modem will not successfully handle 300 baud connections in a TBBS environment, 
due to a fault in the modem's design, which has been acknowledged by the 
modem's manufacturer.  A future Cardinal revision should work fine at 300 bps. 

To install the Cardinal 2400 MNP for full operation with TBBS Version 2.1, use 
the following installation procedure:

                    CEDIT Port/Modem Options Settings

In CEDIT use the following settings:

MODEM:
   Type = 4
   INIT = ATE0Q0X1V0M0 S0=1 S2=255 S7=35

PORT:
   I/F = LOCK 9600       (Use Space Bar to Cycle Selections)
   RTS/CTS = Y
   The other 4 settings = N

                        MODEMSET Pre-Conditioning

Use the MODEMSET program to "pre-condition" the modem as follows:

     AT&F&T5\X1\A1\Q3\J0\C2\G0\N3\V0%C1%A13&W0

NOTE:  THIS STEP IS ESSENTIAL!  The modem will NOT operate properly with
TBBS if you do not pre-condition it exactly as indicated!

                                  Notes

1.   This setup allows full operation of the modem in all modes possi-
     ble.  

2.   Our testing indicates that these settings produce reliable opera-
     tion in all modes at all baud rates with TBBS 2.1S, 2.1M[16] or
     2.1M[32], except for 300 bps, which will not work due to a modem
     design fault acknowledged by the manufacturer.
 
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