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Modem Trouble

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First post, by TurboDman22

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Hi there, I've got an issue with a modem... I have a Panasonic TD816 PBX setup for local dialup internet access, and have a system setup to act as a dialup server connected to the first extension (101) so that I can dial in from another extension. I have dialed it and successfully connected from my Latitude C610. However, when I dial from my IBM PC365 (setup with a US Robotics Sportster 33.6k) it has dialtone, dials the extension but then as soon as it rings it disconnects saying the line is busy. Now, with this pbx when dialing another extension it does a double ring which I am suspecting is being recognized as a busy signal.

So... I guess my question is: Does anyone know how to make this thing not disconnect because of the ring or have it ignore a busy tone? If it matters, the IBM is running Windows 95C and the Dell is running 98SE. I have tried it with the Distinctive ring option checked as well and it made no difference.

If anyone has any ideas, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

Reply 1 of 2, by TurboDman22

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Does anyone have any ideas? I've running into this with an HP Vectra VE as well, also running windows 95 with a Sportster 33.6k. Exact same thing where it gets dialtone, dials out and as soon as it hits the second ring of the double ring it disconnects and says that the line is busy.

Reply 2 of 2, by Jo22

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I'm sorry, never heard of this. 😥

I must admit I had to search the web to find out what a "double ring" actually is.

The types of PBX I grew up with are the analogue, microcontroller-controlled types.
They simulate the standard tones used in my country, circa 1990.

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