very rare problem with mgetty...

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Hi,

On Thu, Aug 26, 1999 at 06:56:09PM +0200, Martin Bartsch wrote:
> > "mgetty" won't answer the phone (the modem works!), and I get
> 
> I have a similar problem. I use an Sportster Modem with fax option.
> If i call my modem, mgetty think this is a fax call and send the fax tone.

*mgetty* doesn't *think* anything.  The fax/data determination is done by
the modem, and as the docs tell you, the Sportster isn't one of the best.

> To solve this behavior use the mgetty Option -D -n 5 for data calls only and 5 rings.
> Now, the moden don't get up.

What do you mean by "don't get up", I don't understand this phrase. Logfile?

gert
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