ZyXEL Elite 2864 User Guide - Page 232

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 modem, 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 modems. The current version works nicely. If you have problems, get the current version. 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 extended 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. 24-2