[lug] Modem recommendations

[D. Stimits]

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.

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.

D. Stimits, stimits AT comcast DOT net