





            Generic Modem (and other) Information


            Variable VS Fixed Modem Rates


            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.
