[H-GEN] dial in server

[Harry Phillips]

Johann Kwiatkowski wrote:
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> Hi All,
>         I need to setup a dialin server ( which I know how to do that
> bit),  however if the incoming call is not for the dialin server, I'd
> like  it to be routed to a voicemail message. Is this possible? I was 
> hoping there might be a way to detect a normal phone call and a 
> computer dialing in.
> 
> 
> My problem is that I've moved my business to the Yatala area, and  there
> are no new lines for another 4 weeks. Telstra have offered a  satellite
> phone (I think it was satellite, no extra cost too )in the  meantime,
> but I still need some sort of internet access. I know with  the
> temporary measure speed will be crap, but its better than nothing.
> 
> thanks in advance

Have you thought about a duet number? You have the normal "ring ring"
and when someone dials the duet number it goes "ring ring ring",
configure your modem or script to recognise the distinctive ring and you
are set.

A duet number only costs approx $6/month extra, I used to have one at
home as a business number, when we heard the ring ring ring it was like
"Shut up you kids this is a business call".

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Regards,
Harry Phillips