Re: DSC MD12 modem connection problems

["Buggs" <thatsallfolksl@xxxxxxxxx>]

tourman wrote:
> I experience the same problem continually when dialing in on a non DSL
> line as well. I also know my partner has the same problem when dialing
> in to his panels on a rural line. DSC tech support's only suggestion
> is to make sure we have the latest drivers for the DSL software, but
> can't offer any real assistance past that point.
>
> In most instances, the panel will answer but the software gives the
> message "cannot identify panel". In others, the panel answers, but the
> line degrades to such a point that the panel finally hangs up (green
> line goes yellow, then recedes before hanging up).
>
> This happens with either of two different MD12 modems that I have, so
> I doubt it is a defective modem. It's a real PITA.!!  If you solve it,
> let me know. I've lived with this problem for years....

I have seen the line degradation issue a few times, and it seems to occur
most often when downloading text to LCD keypads. I'm using a Hayes Optima
2400 though, so it's not just the MD-12.
js