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- From: lowepg@microagewny.com (Paul Lowe)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.comm,comp.dcom.modems,comp.bbs.misc
- Subject: Re: Best V34 modem for multi-modem BBS?
- Date: Mon, 25 Mar 1996 09:08:40 GMT
- Organization: MicroAge of Western New York
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- scook@lightning.dungeon.com (Shane Cook) wrote:
-
- >I'm considering setting up a BBS system and want to connect 4 V34
- >internal modems. I need each modem to work on a separate IRQ and port
- >address. The modems must also be good at answering calls and NEVER
- >drop the connection (dropping down the speed is ok) due to line noise.
-
- never drop the connection eh? Looks like you're going to need digital
- leased lines....forget modems! <G>
-
- >
- >I am considering 4 internal sporters as they will run at 33K. Is this
- >a good idea? I've been reading a lot of conflicting opinions on the
- >sporters.....
-
- Forget trying to run 4 internal modems. You wont be able to run a
- standard modem. You COULD use a bus mouse, but then you've just used
- up 5 internal slots! Its a massive hassle. If you're serious about
- runnig a BBS (with 4 modems or more) invest the bucks in a multiport
- serial card....
-
-
- Paul Lowe
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