[H-GEN] how many modems

Rob Kearey r.kearey at mailbox.uq.edu.au
Thu Jan 6 22:52:33 EST 2000


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staeci at yahoo.com wrote:

> ok, boss wants a machine with four modems for users to
> dial in to but doesn't want to spend bucks on multi-
> serial port card.  So is it possible to have two modems
> on a com port each and two internal (probably isa) modems
> and what complications do I have in doing this.

Short answer: No. You may be able to get away with an old serial
multiplexor, but it would be a pain in the neck. Having two internal ISA
modems is simply too horrible to comprehend.

This sort of application is what multi-port IO cards are /for/. Grab a
second hand one and have done. Trust me on this.

Alternative: Find someone with an old Xylogics MicroAnnex and use that.

> Darrin Mison

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