Modem disconnects frequently try this setting in the "extra settings" modem dialogue box
We have found out some information about Micom, they are aka
MCL of Manchester.
These details have been kindly supplied by Nick who was searching
the web for some PC TEL drivers and came across my homepage about
Micom modems. The www link doesn't work but the telephone numbers are correct.
MCL
International Distributors UK Ltd
18-24 Knowsley Street
Manchester
M8 8HQ
Tel:0161 8345511
Fax:0161 8345522
e-mail: mancomp@aol.com
Can you upgrade your 33.6Kmodem to 56.6K ?
PC-TEL has been demonstrating its proprietary HSP56 technology
with the 56K ready PCT388P ASIC in Q1 97. It will be
upgraded to the TIA Interim Standard and to the ITU Standard as
soon as they are ratified.
When established, existing HSP Modem users will be able to
upgrade from 33.6Kbps to the 56.Kbps standard via software.
Intel MMXTM technology impact
for HSP ModemTM solution
As the CPU power increases the user has abundance of available
processing power for Host Signal Processing. By the time the
V.PCM standard is ratified the projected mid-range computer will
be employing Intel MMXTM 250MHz CPUs. The V.PCM modem will
utilize less than 15% of the CPU MIPs, but at a significantly
lower cost than DSP modems. By that time the HSP ModemTM
should be the first choice of an OEM for providing the most
cost-effective and software upgradable communication solution on
a PC.
for Data/Fax/Voice Modem Capabilities Adopted
MILPITAS, Calif. -- October 6, 1997 -- PC-TEL, Inc. today announced an agreement with Rockwell Semiconductor Systems to support their K56FlexTM technology. In response to OEM demand, PC-TEL chose to license the Rockwell K56Flex technology.
The agreement allows consumers to upgrade their existing PCT388 Host Signal Processing (HSPTM) Modem, which currently provides 33.6Kbps baseline data/fax/voice and HSP SpeakerphoneTM functionality, to 56Kbps capacity, nearly doubling data communications speed.
The agreement puts PC-TEL ahead of other modem companies as the first to offer softmodem-based 56K data, fax and voice functions. The affordable upgrade technology will allow consumers an easy transition to the K56Flex technology.
"PC-TEL created a product that meets power consumption, functionality, upgradability and cost requirements of the marketplace. Customers will no longer fear product obsolescence," said Steve Manuel, vice president, marketing, PC-TEL. "Licensing with Rockwell Semiconductor Systems for their K56Flex technology makes it possible for us, the market leader in HSP technology, to provide an interoperable platform for our OEM partners and empower consumers with the ability to fully utilize the technology available."
PC-TEL is committed to working with the participatory organizations to expedite an international 56Kbps standard.
The PCT388 features TIA/ITU 56K standards-upgradable data/fax/voice/HSP speakerphone; is functional under all major consumer operating systems (IBM O/S 2, WindowsTM 3.11, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, Windows CE); works with any full-duplex sound chip; supports traditional DOS gaming environments; and offers V.80 support for H.324 (POTS) video conferencing. The PCT388’s low power consumption makes it ideal for desktop personal computers, notebooks and hand-held personal computers.
The PCT388 softmodem with K56Flex technology support will be available through PC-TEL’s OEM modem manufacturer channel.
By contrast, PC-TEL’s softmodem technology is software-based. Modem functionality is created by simply using some of the unused instruction cycles created by the host computer’s CPU (central processing unit). PC-TEL’s softmodem technology harnesses the enormous power of today’s advanced CPUs, such as Intel’s Pentium with MMXTM enhancements. PC-TEL’s advanced HSP technology provides end users and OEMs alike with a software-based solution far more flexible than a DSP.
PC-TEL’s modem products are software upgradable for speed, features and enhancements, eliminating the need to ever "swap out" a modem. For example, PC-TEL’s popular PCT388 modem supports basic data/fax/voice communication. But features such as simultaneous voice and data (DSVD) and HSP Speakerphone can be supported if the PC has a full duplex audio card.
