V.92 - Commands (Updated 24-Jan-04)
A new standard - V.250- defines the method for command and control of modems. This will allow for
standard commands across different modem vendors.
The proposals in V.250 include
V.92-specific commands. The Lucent V.92 client
implements many of these proposed commands, and can also give some insight as to
how certain new features will operate.
Note: All commands that start with + need to terminate
with a semicolon if it is not the last command in a string, ie: +PCW=1;s38=0.
The semicolon should not be used if the command is the last in a string, ie: s38=0+PCW=1,
except with US Robotics modems: USR modems require commands
starting with a + to be separated from other commands with a space. In addition, USR modems may not implement all the standard V.92 commands and may not support the +MS modulation select. V.92 is disabled on USR Sportster modems with s32=130.
Modulation Select - The familiar +MS= command
will be standard; +MS=V92 will be the value to select V.92 as preferred
modulation.
PCM Upstream - The command +PIG=# will control
PCM upstream. The values are 0 to enable PCM upstream, and 1 to
disable it. Note: I have been told that there will be no method of speed
limiting the PCM upstream with V.92: it's either on or off; if the PCM upstream
causes a reduction in downstream rate, there will be no way of 'tuning' it by
setting limits on the up and downstream rates. PCM upstream is not
supported by all "V.92" modems.
Modem documentation previously released by Zoom shows
incorrect values for +PCM; however, the modem code shipped with those modems did
not support PCM upstream.
Quick Connect - The command +PQC=# controls
Quick Connect. The values are - 0 to enable Quick Connect (short phase 1
and phase 2 enabled); 1 - enable short phase 1 only; 2 - enable
short phase 2 only; 3 - disable short phase 1 and phase 2.
Call Waiting - +PCW=# will determine the behavior of
the modem if a call-waiting signal is detected: the options are 0 - enable
for modem-on-hold and collect caller-id info if available; 1 - Hang up; 2
- Ignore.
Modem on Hold - The ISP V.92 client and server can be
set to allow or deny modem on hold.
The command +PMH=# enables or disables modem on hold.
Both client and server modems need #=0 to allow allow modem on hold
during a V.92 connection. (#=1 disables modem on hold.) If it is enabled,
The command +PMHT=# sets the modem as follows:
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Description
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0
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Deny
V.92 Modem-on-hold Request
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1
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Grant
MOH with 10 second timeout
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2
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Grant
MOH with 20 second timeout
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3
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Grant
MOH with 30 second timeout
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4
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Grant
MOH with 40 second timeout
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5
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Grant
MOH with 1 minute timeout
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6
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Grant
MOH with 2 minute timeout
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7
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Grant
MOH with 3 minute timeout
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8
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Grant
MOH with 4 minute timeout
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9
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Grant
MOH with 6 minute timeout
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10
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Grant
MOH with 8 minute timeout
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11
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Grant
MOH with 12 minute timeout
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12
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Grant
MOH with 16 minute timeout
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13
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Grant
MOH with indefinite timeout
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To initiate a modem on hold (the client could place an
outgoing call while keeping the ISP connect on hold), compatible software would
issue escape code to modem and give it the Initiate Modem on Hold - +PMHR command.
The response to the command will be one of the values in the chart above which
will allow the client software to keep track of, and alert the user to, the
status of the modem hold. Modem on hold is also invoked in conjunction with
call waiting if +PMH=0 and +PCW=0.
+PMHF initiates a hook flash.
To make an outgoing call while holding your Internet
connection:
AT+PMHR - response will be value from above chart - server starts timer
AT+PMHF - your modem does a hook flash; gives you dial-tone on extension
phone plugged into modem; You can place your call. When finished and you hang
up, the line will RING.
[I'm not sure what's next - probably either ATO or ATA]
V.44 Compression - V.44 and V.42 are enabled/disabled
with the +DS44= command.
The V.250 spec includes up to 9 numeric values. The first two values control
direction and compression negotiation:
+DS44=direction,compression-negotiation where
direction = 0, 1, 2 or 3:
0 = No V.44
1 = V.44 on Transmit Only
2 = V.44 on Receive Only
3 = V.44 in both or any direction
compression negotiation = 0 or 1:
0 = Do not disconnect if V.44 is not negotiated in specified
direction
1 = Disconnect if V.44 is not negotiated in specified
direction
The additional 7 values, which may not be supported in all
client modems, specify capability, maximum codewords, stringsize, and history:
Capability: 0,1, or 2 where 0=Stream method; 1=Packet Method;
2=Multi-packet method
Maximum codewords (tx and rx) = 256 - 65536
Maximum stringsize (tx and rx) = 32 - 255
Maximum history (tx and rx) = 512 - 65536
To examine your modem's setting: AT+DS44?
To list valid values for your modem: AT+DS44=?
Some Lucent/Agere modems use +DCS (not a V.250 command)
to control compression:
+DCS= command:
+DCS=#,# where # = 0 or 1. The first # is for V.42, the second for V.44;
a value of 0 disables, 1 enables.
To disable V.44 but keep V.42: +DCS=1,0
Also see See HCF commands for
Rockwell/Conexant info.
US Robotics V.92 modems: Only the 5699B Winmodem, and the 5660A Softmodem support V.44. USR hardware-controller based models do not support V.44.
