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Re: Direct modem<-->modem link?

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From: Tim Bridenbecker
Date: Sat, 09 Dec 1995 03:13
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In message <49usc9$ncf@gatekeeper.alcatel.no> - Sven.Pran@alcatel.no (Sven Pran
) writes:
>
>jokim@tuna.mit.edu (John H. Kim) wrote:
>>Is there a way to get two modems talking directly to each other,
>>instead of over a dialup line?
>
>Sure, just connect the modems. With Hayes commands AT&L1
>given to each modem they will know that the line is leased.
>There are some variations possible like which speed will the
>modems use, which modem will transmit in the A- or B- channel
>and so on, so you had better consult your modem handbook
>for the complete setup with your particular make of modems.
>

I have tried about a half a dozen *sure-fire* methods of 
doing this, but none of them worked with *my* hardware.

Some were as simple as disabling dial tone detection on 
the originator, and doing ATA on the other modem.

In short, your milage _will_ vary.

Regards,
Tim
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From: tbriden@magicnet.net (Tim Bridenbecker)
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Subject: Re: Direct modem<-->modem link?
Date: 9 Dec 1995 03:13:37 GMT
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