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Adding modems

Adding modems

Modems enable you to communicate over phone lines with remote systems. Any external 100% AT-compatible modem should work provided it is connected to a serial port that is capable of supporting modem control protocols. All SCO OpenServer-supported serial devices can provide modem control. Some third-party multiport smart serial cards cannot be used as they do not support modem control.


NOTE: The UUCP package must be installed to support modem connections, whether you are using cu, PPP, or SLIP. Use the Software Manager or custom(ADM) to install this package if necessary.

To set up a modem on your system, follow these steps:

  1. Install the modem on your computer.

  2. Configure the modem.

  3. Set hardware flow control.

  4. Configure connections to remote systems.

  5. Test the modem.

See also:


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SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.7 -- 11 February 2003