[lug] Modem recommendations

[Michael Belanger]

D. Stimits wrote:
> Michael Belanger wrote:
> 
>> Nate Duehr wrote:
>>
>>> mgetty can do this and also watch for ppp connect requests on the 
>>> same modem if you want "real" network access.
>>> Setup is a bit of a bear, if you get stuck, holler.
>>
>>
>>
>> So.. is there a specific modem type I would look for, or will a 
>> standard no-frills modem work?
>>
>> I am seeing a lot of modems that have administrative features on them. 
>> Perhaps these serve the same function as what mgetty provides?
> 
> 
> I can't speak for your purposes, but I can tell you after using many 
> different modems that not all brands are equal. Even two brands that use 
> the same chipset are not always equal. Make darn sure it is not a 
> "winmodem". And if ability to operate on noisy phone lines matters, get 
> a US Robotics high end.

Most definitely.  I have also had good luck with Diamond Supra Express 
modems.. solid stuff..

Basically, I have a remote server running a website with some folks who 
are just allowing us use of their facilities and bandwidth, they don't 
want to do much -- if any administration on the system.  So, to allow us 
to do maintenance at a runlevel with networking off, they suggested that 
we get a modem installed.. (they provide the phone line).

So, I need a modem that can be configured for me dialing into it so I 
can get a shell prompt through the serial port of the server -- or I 
need to have the server itself setup to handle a modem connection.

> 
> A stray note, perhaps not useful, maybe it is...many motherboards have 
> "wake on lan" (WOL) feature, that is integrated with the built-in LAN. I 
> believe there might be some modems with pins available to jumper to WOL 
> pins, you might check on that...in which case both your modem and your 
> motherboard will matter.

That is very handy -- but since this machine is up all the time handling 
web requests, I don't think this is a concern.. though, that is very 
handy for having a home system accessible in this manner.


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