commands via MFV

Xun Cheng (xun@cs.ucsb.edu)
Wed, 09 Jun 1999 03:00:01 -0700


It can already be done with vgetty+mvm.
I assign a special key for mvm to set up
an event. After the call ends, the event
will allow ifup ppp0 to be run.

xun


Patrick Hartmann wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> is it possible to use vgetty/mgetty to use
> a normal phone to send commands to a pc?
> 
> I think of something like this:
> - the pc starts automatic when the modem is called (already works)
> - then using MFV-dialing-method i call the modem and mgetty
>   takes the call
> - then i use a defined number/tone-sequenz to initiate a command
> - or the number of the calling phone (handy) is used to identify
>   the caller and the command is executed.
> 
> I want that the pc then disconnects the link and connects
> to the Internet via a ISP.
> 
> Is this possible with a modem or do i need ISDN. I know there is
> something like this in preperation.
> 
> Any hints would be appreciated
> Patrick
> 
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