2 Aug
2005
2 Aug
'05
2:22 p.m.
On Tue, 2 Aug 2005, Cini, Richard wrote:
Refining the BBS idea a bit, the problem with it is
multiplexing. You'd need
to run a modem bank (like Hayes or Multitech) into the PBX and use an n-port
serial card in the host PC. The PBX I'm sure can be set for number fallover
so if you keep dialing extension "101" and it's busy, it will roll to
extension 102, etc.
The modem bank off the host is not necessary. The PBX solves the
multiplexing problem. You have one modem on the gateway PC that is
connected to an extension on the PBX. It can then dial any one of the
other extensions which will then connect it to one of the modems on the
target PC.
I used to have a 24-modem (2400 baud) Multitech modem
bank from an old DEC
installation but I got rid of it a long time ago. Just another piece of
hardware I should have kept...
That stuff is really common if you know where to look ;)
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