Help File for MVP144I/MVP144XF RPI Modems 6/6/95 “What Does RPI mean?” RPI stands for ROCKWELL PROTOCOL INTERFACE
• PROBLEM #1 “When I connect to a BBS or service, the data on my screen displays nothing but garbage.” ANSWER: Because an RPI modem does not have hardware error correction/data compression, (V42) it must be emulated by software that supports “Soft V42”. Basically, without “Soft V42”, you may experience problems connecting to high speed modems that are using error correction/data compression. If you are using the COMit software that came with your modem, go to the SETTINGS menu, select PORTS, and check on the option ENABLE SOFT V42. If you are not using COMit, you may want to check to see if the software you are using supports RPI or “Soft V42.” • PROBLEM #2 “I can’t upload any files to America Online or Compuserve.” ANSWER: At the present time, some online services are having problems with RPI modems. Rockwell has created a program called WINRPI that corrects these problems. If you haven’t received this program with your modem, you can download it from the Cardinal BBS at 717-293-3074.
