Modem Sharing
The modems are connected to an SCS as follows:
Speed
28,800 bps (2)
14,400 bps (4)
9,600 bps (1)
Three services will be created for the modems: fastmodems, slowmodems, and slowestmodem. These will
be used for the 28,800, 14,400, and 9,600 modems, respectively.
Local>> DEFINE SERVICE fastmodems PORTS 2-3 ENABLED
Local>> DEFINE PORT 2-3 ACCESS REMOTE
Local>> DEFINE PORT 2-3 MODEM TYPE 6
Local>> DEFINE PORT 2-3 MODEM CONTROL ENABLED
Local>> DEFINE SERVICE slowmodems PORTS 4-7 ENABLED
Local>> DEFINE PORT 4-7 ACCESS REMOTE
Local>> DEFINE PORT 4-7 MODEM TYPE 5
Local>> DEFINE PORT 4-7 MODEM CONTROL ENABLED
Figure 10-14: Configuring the SCS slowestmodem Service
Local>> DEFINE SERVICE slowestmodem PORT 8 ENABLED
Local>> DEFINE PORT 8 ACCESS REMOTE
Local>> DEFINE PORT 8 MODEM TYPE 4
Local>> DEFINE PORT 8 MODEM CONTROL ENABLED
When all of the configurations have been entered, log the ports out and initialize the server.
10.3.1 Configuring the Redirector
The following table shows how the Redirector setup utility should be configured for this example. All three
SCS services (fastmodems, slowmodems, and slowestmodem) appear in the Service Selection window.
COM Port #
COM Port 1
COM Port 2
10.3.2 Configuring the PC Communications Software
The communication software must be configured to connect to the online service by dialing out through
COM Port 1 and to the BBS by dialing out through COM Port 2
Table 10-1: Modems Connected to the SCS
Connected to
Ports 2 and 3
Ports 4 through 7
Port 8
Figure 10-12: Configuring the SCS fastmodems Service
Figure 10-13: Configuring the SCS slowmodems Service
Table 10-2: Redirector Configuration
Redirect?
Yes
Yes
SCS Modem Type
6
5
4
Selected Services
fastmodems
slowmodems
slowmodems
slowestmodem
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