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(*****************************************************)
(* CSModem Door 2.0 Written by Gary Bouchard *)
(* SysOp - The Computer Store BBS *)
(* St. Augustine, Florida (904)794-0063 *)
(* Copyright(c) 1992....All Rights Reserved *)
(* Released August 19, 1992 Modified March 10, 1993 *)
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What is CSMODEM Door?
CSMODEM Door is a program written for use with PCBoard ver 14.x or higher.
This program allows a caller to switch the active modem connected to your
PCBoard BBS system from one COM port to the other.
Why CSMODEM Door?
I recently purchased (at a reasonable price!) and Intel 9600EX V32/V42bis
modem, so that I could attain to higher transfer rates, and also to allow my
callers the same opportunity. Since the V32/V42bis was the "STANDARD" at the
time, I went for it. (Little did I know it would change again! <g>). At any
rate I also had the old reliable HST modem which several of my callers still
use. I use PCBoard 14.5 E/3, but I do not have enough activity to justify
another node, so I had a dilemma! I wanted to upgrade my BBS to the new
"STANDARD", but that was cutting off my HST users. Well, one day playing with
Qmodem I plugged my Intel modem into COM1, and my HST into COM2, and started
dialing different BBS's. Qmodem 5.0 has the capability of assigning a COM port
to the Dialing Directory Entry, so I was able to dial HST bulletin boards with
my HST on COM2, and V32 bulletin boards with my Intel. This was great.... Then
the light bulb went on (or off...whatever the case is!) and I started asking
why the BBS could not do this? Well here is the result.
CSMODEM will present the caller with the available modems, and he/she is
allowed to select which modem they prefer to use. Of course since PCBoard and
the com port need to be reinitialized to the proper speed, the caller then
hangs up, and when reconnected they are using the modem they selected.
Installation of CSMODEM
CSMODEM is very simple to install. Create a directory for CSMODEM and copy the
files from the zip into this directory. There is a sample PCBoard Bat file for
calling the program. You have a couple of options here for execution. I went
into my PCBsetup, and added this program to my Doors.dat, then added the
"MODEM" command to the main board menu, so a caller merely needs to type
"MODEM" at the command prompt, and they are brought into the DOOR. You could
also set it up to work with the different Doorware vendors software, simply
following the instructions that they provide.
Configuring CSMODEM
Configuring CSMODEM is quite easy, and the fully commented CSMODEM.CNF example
provided in the zip file should get you up and running quickly.
Operation of CSMODEM
Using CSMODEM is also quite easy. Below you see a sample screen taken from
CSMODEM during operation. There are only 3 choices the caller can make. One is
to switch the modem, the second is to quit back to the BBS, and the third is
to hangup (Which is required if the modem is changed.);
Note... PORT1 = Intel 9600EX V32/V42bis Modem.
PORT2 = USR Courier HST 9600 Modem.
Date: 03-24-92 Time: 10:09
The Modem is currently set to COM1: and openned at 38400
Select an option:
S - Switch to Secondary Modem
Q - Leave as is and EXIT to PCBOARD
G - Hang Up so you can use the other Modem
(0 Used, 120 Left) - Your Command SYSOP ?
1 (Local) SYSOP - ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA CSModem 1.0 10:09 10:09
(03-20-92) #On=4977 Sec8=120 Up=456/49956k Dn=135/18875k (A0 (Home)=Help
The descriptions and speeds of the Com ports and modems comes from your
CSMODEM.CNF file, and is defined by you.
As a side note, when the user enters the door to change the modem, as the
program drops carrier, it also sends the initalization string you have defined
in your PCBOARD.DAT file to the modem, and sends an ATH0 to both modems to be
sure that the modem is ready to answer the call.
Notes on CSMODEM
CSMODEM is copyrighted software. This program may not be modified, hacked,
decompiled, disassembled, or otherwise changed from its original distribution
state without the expressed written consent of the author.
CSMODEM is to be considered FREEWARE in a non-commercial environment. If you
are a Corporation, there is a modest licensing fee of $25.00 per node for this
software. If you are an individual private BBS SysOp and you suddenly get a
case of consience, you can send me a mere $15.00 to clear your mind <g>.
The Computer Store BBS nor the CSMODEM author will be responsible for loss of
data or damages due to use of this program. This program has been in use on my
BBS for a number of weeks, and has been uneventful.
I am a terrible Documentation writer... if this doc file is missing something
important, please let me know. Please contact my BBS directly for support
questions, bug reports, or enhancement requests. I can also be reached through
the SmartNet Netmail Network thru the PCBoard conference, or you may leave me a
message on SaltAir.