Broadband modem emulator? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

MPower · 05-10-2004, 01:56 PM

Okay I really hate my 56k plus I have to dial long distance, but I have to use it to login to some bbs es. Anyone ever heard of an emulator that would allow one to use a cable/dsl hookup like a modem. Prob just wishful thinking.

Btw, thanks for everyones help on turning up my modem noise, now I can hear the damn thing when I have to use it.

hrdwareguy · 05-10-2004, 02:45 PM

The problem is a lot of bbs es receive on modem only. The IRS FIRE system works like this. The only way to connect to is is via another modem.

It's a security issue. They want direct connection so they don't have to worry as much about people packet scanning and snagging sensative data off the wire.

shakran · 05-10-2004, 05:01 PM

there are such emulators, but they have to be implemented on the BBS side. It's a TCP bridge that tricks the BBS into thinking that the incoming TCP connection is in fact a dialup session.

05-10-2004, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
MPower Psycho	Broadband modem emulator? Okay I really hate my 56k plus I have to dial long distance, but I have to use it to login to some bbs es. Anyone ever heard of an emulator that would allow one to use a cable/dsl hookup like a modem. Prob just wishful thinking. Btw, thanks for everyones help on turning up my modem noise, now I can hear the damn thing when I have to use it.

05-10-2004, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	The problem is a lot of bbs es receive on modem only. The IRS FIRE system works like this. The only way to connect to is is via another modem. It's a security issue. They want direct connection so they don't have to worry as much about people packet scanning and snagging sensative data off the wire. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

05-10-2004, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	there are such emulators, but they have to be implemented on the BBS side. It's a TCP bridge that tricks the BBS into thinking that the incoming TCP connection is in fact a dialup session.