Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 11:49:17 -0400 From: Gary Chrysler <tcg@ime.net> To: lannyb@server4.cybertouch.com Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: How does one get the modem to answer and... Message-ID: <321F247D.5A38@ime.net> References: <15201806900533@cybertouch.com>
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Lanny Baron wrote: > > Hello, > > Thanks for taking the time to read and reply to this question. I have > one modem on a freebsd box to try to learn how to use freebsd. I > don't know how to get the modem to answer a call. > A little setup info about this would be helpfull. Is the device configured? A common error with dialins is the S0 register on your modem must be >0. ie: ATS0=1 > > As well, is it possible if a caller is new to the Internet, freebsd can act > like a BBS so that he/she can get our programs for dial up access. > Our system for dial ups uses Windows NT and I intend to give people > shell account via telnet for those who wish to use our FreeBSD box. > There are BBS programs avaliable, Though a ftp server seems to be more on the lines of what you are looking for. But yes FreeBSD handles that quite well with several methods. -Enjoy Gary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Improve America's Knowledge... Share yours The Borg... Where minds meet (207) 929-3848
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