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BEIGE BOX
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Invented by: The Exterminator and The Terminal Man
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INTRODUCTION
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Have you ever wanted a lineman's handset? Surely every phreak
has at least once considered the phun that he could have with
one. After searching unlocked phone company trucks for one for
months, we had an idea. We could build one. We did, and named
it the "Beige Box," simply because that is the color of ours. In
the following file we will give complete instructions for the
construction and use of a Beige Box.
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CONSTRUCTION
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The construction is very simple. First, you must understand the
concept of the device. In a modular jack, there are four wires.
These are red, green, yellow, and black. For a single line tele-
phone, however, only two matter: the red (ring) and green (tip).
The yellow and black are not necessary for this project. A
lineman's handset only has two clips on it: the ring and the tip.
You will need a phone (we recommend a touch-tone) with a modular
plug, a modular jack, and two large alligator clips (preferably
red and green, respectively). Take the modular jack and look at
the bottom of its casing. There should be a grey jack with four
wires (red, green, yellow, and black) leading out of it. To the
end of the red wire attach a red alligator clip. To the end of
the green wire attach a green alligator clip. The yellow and
black wires can be removed, although I would only set them aside
so that you can use the modular jack in future projects. Now in-
sert your telephone's modular plug into the modular jack. That's
it.
This particular model is nice because it can be easily made, is
inexpensive, uses common parts that are readily available, is
small, is lightweight, and does not require the destruction of a
phone.
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BEIGE BOX USES
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There are many uses for the Beige Box. However, before you can
use it, you must know how to attach it to its output device.
This device can be any of several Bell switching apparatus that
include terminal sets (i.e., remote switching centers, bridging
heads, cans, etc.). To open most Bell Telephone switching ap-
paratus, you must have a 7/16 inch hex driver. This piece of
equipment can be picked up at your local hardware store. With
your 7/16 hex driver, turn the security bolt(s) approximately 1/8
of an inch counter-clockwise and open. If your output device is
locked, then you must have some knowledge of destroying and/or
picking locks. However, we have never encountered a locked out-
put device. Once you have opened your output device, you should
see a mass of wires connected to terminals. On most of your out-
put devices, the terminals should be labeled "T" (Tip -- if not
labeled, it is usually on the left) and "R" (Ring -- if not la-
beled, it is usually on the right). Remember: Ring - red -
right. The "Three R's" -- a simple way to remember which is
which.
Now you must attach the red alligator clip (ring) to the "R"
(ring) terminal. Attach the green alligator clip (tip) to the
"T" (tip) terminal. NOTE: If instead of a dial tone you hear
nothing, re-adjust the alligator clips so that they are not
touching each other or other terminals. Also make sure that they
are firmly attached. By this time you should hear a dial tone.
Dial ANI and find out the number that you are using (you wouldn't
want to use your own).
Here are some practical applications:
o Eavesdropping
o Long distance, static-free phone calls to
phriends
o Dialing direct to Alliance Conferencing (also
static-free)
o Phucking people over
o Bothering the operator at little risk to yourself
o Blue Boxing with a greatly reduced chance of
getting caught
o Anything at all that you want, since you are an
extension on that line
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Eavesdropping
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To be most effective, first attach the Beige Box and then your
phone. This eliminates static caused by connecting the box,
therefore reducing the potential suspicion of your victim. When
eavesdropping, it is always best to be neither seen nor heard.
If you hear someone dialing out, do not panic; but rather hang
up, wait, and pick up the receiver again. The person will either
have hung up or tried to complete their call again. If the
latter is true, then listen in, and perhaps you will find infor-
mation worthy of blackmail! If you would like to know who you
are listening to, after dialing ANI, pull a CN/A on the number.
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Dialing Long Distance
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This section is self-explanatory, but don't forget to dial a "1"
before the NPA.
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Dialing Direct to Alliance Conferencing
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Simply dial 0-700-456-1000 and you will get instructions from
there. I prefer this method over PBXs, since PBXs often have
poor reception and are more difficult to come by.
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Phucking People Over
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This is a very large topic for discussion. Just by using the
other functions described, you can create a large phone bill for
the person (they will not have to pay it, but it is a hassle for
them). In addition, since you are an extension of the person's
line, leave your phone off hook, and they will not be able to
make or receive calls. This can be extremely nasty because no
one would suspect the cause of the problem.
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Bothering the Operator
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This is also self-explanatory and can provide hours of entertain-
ment. Simply ask or say things to her that are offensive and you
would not like traced to your line. This also corresponds with
the previous described section, Phucking People Over. After all,
guess who's line it gets traced to? He he he...
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Blue Boxing
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See a file on Blue Boxing for more details. This is an especial-
ly nice feature if you live in an ESS-equipped prefix, since the
calls are, once again, not traced to your line.
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POTENTIAL RISKS OF BEIGE BOXING
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Overuse of the Beige Box may cause suspicions within the Gestapo,
and result in legal problems. Therefore, I would recommend that
you:
o Use more than one output device
o Choose a secluded spot to do your Beige Boxing
o Keep a low profile (i.e., do not post under your real
name on a public BBS concerning your accomplishments)
o In order to make sure that the enemy has not been in-
side your output device, I recommend that you place a
piece of transparent tape over the opening of your
output device. Therefore, if it is opened in your
absence, the tape will be displaced and you will be
aware of the fact that someone has been intruding upon
your territory.
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