Here's our vision: Initially, we want to offer telephone extensions to BBS owners as well as to their modems. Each participant will be able to
obtain two extension numbers: one for their telephone and another for their modem. For those who have multiple modems, we will accommodate them
without any
issue. Our server configuration has been carefully designed to prioritize telephone modems. Users are at the heart of our project and will benefit
from a telephone extension and a modem extension if they wish.
development will progress. However, it is essential to cover the costs associated with setting up servers, electricity consumption, internet
access,
etc. Currently, the cost to join PhoneNet is ($1 USDC) per month per extension number. We hope this fee will cover expenses once we have a
sufficient number of members.
I like your idea, and I'm curious to know if it gets any usage. While I
do have a modem here that is practically new (from 25+ years ago), and I've thought of spinning up an asterisk server, I havent done so because
I didnt think they'd be any usage (other than maybe me).
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Instead, USRobotics uses AC power converters. These convert 120V and
220V to 9V AC, and if you check with a multimeter, you'll find it
rmurray wrote to deon <=-
So now, I need to buy five more of these special USRobotics adapters
that provide 9V AC at 1A.
Make sure you confirm with the back of the modem... Thankfully, the barrels were different sizes and you couldn't mix up the power supplies.
rmurray wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-
Make sure you confirm with the back of the modem... Thankfully, the barrels were different sizes and you couldn't mix up the power supplies.
Ha ha ha... It's really funny to suggest checking the back of the
modem. Because that's precisely what's the funniest part. You look
all over the modem, and it doesn't say what power supply the modem
needs. Normally, it's always indicated on modem devices what kind of power supply they require. But on these 6 USR modems, there's nothing.
You have to guess what transformer it needs.
Back them, that might have been normal, but nowadays, it's not normal
at all.
What is normal nowadays, though, is that there is likely a Users Manual available in PDF format, for free, on the web.
Oh! Here it is:
https://support.usr.com/support/5686g/5686g-files/5686g-ig.pdf
(see Step Four, where it tells you it uses 9 VAC).
This may be of interest, too:
https://support.usr.com/support/5686g/5686g-ug/index.html
... So easy, a child could do it. Child sold separately.
... So easy, a child could do it. Child sold separately.
What is normal nowadays, though, is that there is likely a Users Manual available in PDF format, for free, on the web.
Oh! Here it is:
What is normal nowadays, though, is that there is likely a Users Manual available in PDF format, for free, on the web.
Oh! Here it is:
HAHAHAHHHAHAH
... I'm happiest when I'm doing the cooking.
What is normal nowadays, though, is that there is likely a Users Manual available in PDF format, for free, on the web.
https://support.usr.com/support/5686g/5686g-files/5686g-ig.pdf
rmurray wrote to Gamgee <=-
What is normal nowadays, though, is that there is likely a Users Manual available in PDF format, for free, on the web.
Oh! Here it is:
https://support.usr.com/support/5686g/5686g-files/5686g-ig.pdf
(see Step Four, where it tells you it uses 9 VAC).
This may be of interest, too:
https://support.usr.com/support/5686g/5686g-ug/index.html
In the field of computing, there are generally two types of people. The first type are the seekers. When they encounter a problem, they do everything they can to find a solution and have the courtesy to share
that solution with others. During the research phase, others who contribute to the advancement of computing join in on the search
process.
Then, there's the second category: people who know little or nothing
about computing. When others are conducting research, they just observe without participating. But once someone else finds a solution and
shares it, they try to act as though they already knew the answer and pretend it was obvious all along. They often put others down, claiming they knew it all along. In reality, these people know very little, and it's easy for them to make claims after the fact. These people are also known as trolls-those who try to belittle others while claiming credit they don't deserve.
I've encountered many such individuals in my career in computing, and
it seems even on BBS, they are around.
All this is to say, I'm glad to have taught you something you didn't
know, even if you're trying to make others believe that you did! :)
rmurray wrote to Gamgee <=-
... So easy, a child could do it. Child sold separately.
Ah, so you're saying you're a child! Ah, okay, yes, I understand now!
The way you talk, you really do sound like a child.
Did you know that modems existed? Yes, yes, yes, it's not a joke. They
did exist, after the dinosaurs.
In the boxes for US Robotics modems and other brands... there was a
modem, a telephone cable, a power supply block, and a CD with the
manual on it.
Did you know that when you buy second-hand, people almost never include the power supply block? They try to sell it separately to make more
money. Did you also know that people like you give away RJ45 cables, thinking they are telephone cables for modems?
Did you know that if you were a bit smarter, you wouldn't insult people who do research?
Did you also know that if you don't have the power
supply block, you just need to supply 5V DC at the output of the
L7805C2T, which gives 5V and 1.5A DC? That way, you don't need the
power supply block. Did you also know that if you had studied a little
in school instead of goofing off and saying nonsense like you're doing now, you could learn from those of us with more experience who work to make progress, unlike you?
Anyway, thank you; you really made me laugh with your 6-year-old's intelligence. :)
poindexter FORTRAN wrote to Gamgee <=-
Re: Re: PhoneNET v2.0 [En] -NO ANSI-
By: Gamgee to rmurray on Tue Aug 27 2024 11:57 am
What is normal nowadays, though, is that there is likely a Users Manual available in PDF format, for free, on the web.
https://support.usr.com/support/5686g/5686g-files/5686g-ig.pdf
I'm so old I remember, on a weekend, calling a voice auto-attendant faxback system to have a user manual faxed to me at work, going into
the office, accidentally setting off an alarm, picking up my fax, explaining to security what happened, then goine home and setting the
DIP switches on some piece of hardware that didn't bother
silk-screening the slightest clue about the settings on the card.
How far we've come. :)
More uncalled-for insults. Not sure what your problem is, but I'm not the one who couldn't figure out what power my modem needed, and applied DC voltage when it wanted AC voltage (and then couldn't understand why
it didn't work). Laughing, indeed.
rmurray wrote to Gamgee <=-
More uncalled-for insults. Not sure what your problem is, but I'm not
the one who couldn't figure out what power my modem needed, and applied
DC voltage when it wanted AC voltage (and then couldn't understand why
it didn't work). Laughing, indeed.
Well, no, I'm not insulting you. I'm just using the same tone you used when you responded to me. I figured that's how you communicate. I don't understand why, when someone responds to you in the same manner that
you speak, and it's directed at you, you perceive it as an insult. Because, in that case, when you address others in that way, they must perceive it similarly.
Instead of continuing to dig yourself deeper, you should at least apologize for the tone you used. And be careful about how you speak to people. And especially, stop pretending that you know everything when,
in reality, you know absolutely nothing.
... So easy, a child could do it. Child sold separately.
Well, I finally figured out why the USRobotics 56K modems I had weren't responding to AT commands, yet were still able to function and connect rm> rm> rm> rm> ...
problem causing the modems not to respond properly. The power adapters that USRobotics sells are not standard 9V transformers like the ones you see everywhere on the internet that convert 120V or 220V to 9V DC.
Maybe some still owns a Smartlink 1414AV V.32Terbo modem and adapter :) Anyway thanks for the "solution".
... So easy, a child could do it. Child sold separately.
Ah, so you're saying you're a child! Ah, okay, yes, I understand now!
The way you talk, you really do sound like a child.
you speak, and it's directed at you, you perceive it as an insult. Because, in that case, when you address others in that way, they must perceive it similarly.
I think you should go back and read what I said in my original post to you. Nothing insulting in there, and it is very strange how you've reacted so strongly to someone who provided the info you were looking for. Please, go ahead, go and read it again. Then, tell us again how you are not insulting me with those replies of yours.
Perhaps Avon will have something to say to you about your posts. This network doesn't tolerate that kind of garbage.
Nothing like a newbie Sysop with a thin skin and an attitude. One who spends *days* mucking around with modems and can't figure it out due to lack of knowing how to look for and read a users manual. Classic!
Intranet Telephone Network for BBSes Around the Globe!
Thank you for your support and interest. We look forward to developing this exciting network!
Thank you for your support and interest. We look forward to developin this exciting network!
best wishes as you work to develop this idea :)
I apologize for having misinterpreted your message because of Mystic's inappropriate phrase. I misjudged your intentions due to this.
I would like us to put this behind us. The words were inappropriate because the intentions were misunderstood.
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