Try setting a checkmark on the left side of Dsr on page 4 of the lightbar. If this solves the answer problem, then make it a boot up default setting by going into the Configuration Editor, Lightbar/Alarm, Lightbar Defs, Page 4, Item 13 (Dsr-L Use DCD/DSR)

@larryhedman

That did indeed resolve it. Caller logoff isn't working correctly (doesn't actually disconnect) but I'll play around with that more tomorrow. Thanks for the help!

Make sure you use ESC codes for logoff.. I am not sure if the WiModem supports DTR. The way I look at things with todays hardware running Commodore stuff, (KISS) keep it simple, use as little as possible. DTR works on real hardware with BBS Server perfectly, not so much with emulation, or new hardware.. Try the escape codes and see what happens..

AL

@bucko

Yea I had escape codes off already. Switched to DTR to see if that made any difference, it did not. FWIW, supposedly the WiModem232 does support DTR.. Maybe it's a vice issue.. Let me pop the SD card into the CMD-HD and see if the same behavior occurs on real hardware. I'll let you know shortly.

Does the exact same thing on real h/w. Hey at least it's consistent! 🙂

Yea, I screwed that up completely. You need to set ESC codes to ON.. Try that and see how it works. I am using Vice with TCPSER and ESC codes I have found to be more stable then DTR..

No it was me that screwed up, I meant to say I had ESC codes on already. Whether on or off doesn't seem to make much difference however. Also tried using a null modem adapter, and that made things even more screwy.. There seem to be folks running BBS' using my setup, though on C*Base, but haven't seen any details on the implementation. I've sent some notes so hopefully someone can share how they did it. So right now connections work fine, but the logoff doesnt disconnect the client. The client has to forcibly disconnect on their end.

Ok progress has been made! 🙂 So I started over my modem config from scratch, and I've got it working perfectly with the WiModem232. It's basically configured just as a real old school modem config.. Here's the relevant bits from the Image modem config:

Manual Answer

Normal DTR

DTR Hang-Up

No ATH Aft/ ESC

And here's my WiModem232 AT&V:

b0 c0 e0 l0 m0 n0 q0 v0 x1 s0:0 s1:0 s2:27 s3:13 s4:10 s5:8 s6:2 s7:25 s8:2 s9:6 s10:15 s11:90 s12:50 s25:0 s30:30 s37:6 *b38400 *bl512 *c0 *d1 *l6400 *led5 *p1541 *r0 *t0 &c1 &d2 &g0 &k0 &q0 &s0

I still need to test uploads/downloads and of course do a bunch of Image specific customization, but I feel like the major hurdles have been overcome!

@cygnus Please let us know how this goes, to have it successfully running with a WiFi modem (or on Jim Drews, which I assume your using) is great for others that have inquired over the past year.

So in my testing, it works flawlessly. And yes this is Jim Drew's WiModem232. I specifically have this one:

https://www.cbmstuff.com/proddetail.php?prod=WiModem232OLED

There's one without the OLED but is otherwise the same and a little cheaper.

I think this is a great option for anyone that wants a simple plug-and-play solution. You'll need an RS232 adapter, ideally a Swiftlink (or clone) so you can take advantage of the high baud rates. Normal DB9-D25 RS232 cable or adapter to connect it. No special pin outs or null modem cables, etc are required. It's basically the modern equivalent of an old school modem.

Attached a photo of my test setup.

@cygnus Great photo and HOLY COW! That is a hell of a stack! hahaha

Well you answered my question, as I wondered if the CMD WiModem Jim sells specifically for the c64 would work. My thought was/is your swiftlink is the missing element that is making it all come together with the WiModem232 and the WiModem for the c64 not using swiftlink would maybe not work so well?

That's fantastic!! Glad to know it works!!