[comp.dcom.modems] What is the difference between new HST V.32bis and DS HST V

schuster@cup.portal.com (Michael Alan Schuster) (01/20/91)

>> 2> Will the new HST V.32bis communicate with other V.32 modems
>> such as the Hayes and other V.32 modems?  

>The V.32bis recommendation mandates backward compatibility with V.32 
>modems.  Whether or not a particular implementation succeeds at that 
>is an open issue.  I'm certain that USR _intends_ for their V.32bis 
>modems to be backward compatible with all V.32 modems.

It seems to be so. I have the "V32bis" Dual Standard, and it has successfully
connected with USR, Hayes, ATI, PPI, and Intel V.32 modems - and whatever
Telenet is using (I'm getting a mixture of MNP4 and LAP-M connects here in
New York). Of course, once these other manufacturers market V.32bis modems
the fun may begin all over again :-)