Hardware Tips; Software Tips - ZyXEL Communications 2864 Series User Manual

Hardware Tips

While the 25-pin connector of the ST is 100% compatible with a PC connector
and standard cables may be used, the maximum data rate on this port is restricted
to 19200 bps.
Kits are available which allow speeds of up to 57600 bps. If you want to use your
Atari ST as an answering machine and use the ADPCM mode of your ZyXEL mo-
dem, you must install one of these extensions. More information on these kits and
projects may be found in Fidonet or in Internet groups about the Ataris.
Regarding the ports on Mega STE and TT, we must note that the port labeled
Modem1 has a restriction on the maximum transfer rate. Some signals are missing
on the Modem2 port and DTR and RTS are always active.
If a TT or Mega STE is connected to a local area network through the 8-pin LAN
port, the ports Serial2 and Serial1 are disconnected. If no LAN is connected, these
ports allow high data rates.
The LAN port available on some of the Atari models is currently not supported by
the system software.

Software Tips

A large number of telecommunication packages is available for Atari computers.
Even fax and voice software is available as shareware.
Using TeleOffice
Older versions of this fax-software produced errors when used with ZyXEL mo-
dems. The current version works nicely. If you have problems, get the current ver-
sion.
Using the Mailer Binkley 3.0x
In the automatic mailer mode, only the port Modem1 or the single ST port may be
used. If you use the software in the dumb terminal mode, the settings from the ex-
tended control panel (XCONTROL) are used, letting you choose which port to use
from the accessory. Releases of this software dating later than October 1993 use any
serial port in mailer mode.
Using STalker
With this software, you should use the port Serial2 if possible. This port allows the
highest data rates.
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