Re: Comparison of Rack Mount Modems

Joe Portman (baron@aa.net)
Tue, 31 Dec 1996 09:41:23 -0800 (PST)

On Sat, 30 Dec 1995, Ralph R. Rye wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> Just a quick note to see what everyone has to say about the following two
> products & how well they work with livingston portmasters.
>
> We are going to be purchasing either Multitech rack mount modems or USR MP(8
> or 16) and I just wanted to know what other people had experienced with
> either of these two products. I am mostly concerned with reliability in
> connecting and expected life before failure. Also if anyone has any tips or
> tricks for getting either of these products to work better.

I have three racks of Multitechs and they are (soon to be were)
workhorses. Connect well with lots of folks, very reliable.

Had the devils own time figuring out a good init string for them, but once
that was done, they are very solid.

NOTE: Don't even think about using MMM.

Cordially,
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