Connecting to the BBS

Omega12 · 03-04-2010, 05:49 PM

Just wondering.
If I have a modem for my DSL and I'm on wireless, can I still connect to the BBS? Do I need a PCI modem and connect that to a phone line?

03-04-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega12

Just wondering.
If I have a modem for my DSL and I'm on wireless, can I still connect to the BBS? Do I need a PCI modem and connect that to a phone line?

yea, you can use any type of modem on your computer (usb, built in, pci) and a landline, as well as a client such as http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
if you use this, remember to increase the scroll back or it will delete the beginning of the connection

Omega12 · 03-04-2010, 05:54 PM

Its the kind of modem you connect to the router via Ethernet, that's connected to the PC via Ethernet, the modem is connected to the phone line, and I'm connected to the router. Would that still work, or does it have to be connected to my computer? I only have one phone line, so while connecting a modem card to my PC is no problem, connecting the phone line is.

Munkyman720 · 03-04-2010, 05:56 PM

Not trying to troll, serious question:

Is it likely that you're going to figure new stuff out by visiting the BBS? Because the connection slows when too many people are on it, and we should let the technophiles have easy access so we can get more clues. I'm personally not knowledgeable about all this BBS/SSTV/etc stuff, so I haven't visited the BBS at all

ClicheUsername · 03-04-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by illford_baker

yea, you can use any type of modem on your computer (usb, built in, pci) and a landline, as well as a client such as http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
if you use this, remember to increase the scroll back or it will delete the beginning of the connection

Would I? I am connected to my router which is connected to my modem, which I connected to some kinda circular plug on the wall (Sorry, I'm not great with technical stuff) It's not connected to a phone line though)

Omega12 · 03-04-2010, 05:58 PM

I just want to visit it and take a look and get off. Not get on stay on for hours and tell all my friends to get on.

One thing is seeing the pictures, and another is actually visiting.

LATTEH · 03-04-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega12

I just want to visit it and take a look and get off. Not get on stay on for hours and tell all my friends to get on.

One thing is seeing the pictures, and another is actually visiting.

This is what i want to do but no one can tell me how i can connect with a ethernet modem D: i know how to telnet and stuff and i have a The old modems but my land line doesn't work so ive been wanting to found out how to connect with the ethernet modem

ClicheUsername · 03-04-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LATTEH

This is what i want to do but no one can tell me how i can connect with a ethernet modem D: i know how to telnet and stuff and i have a The old modems but my land line doesn't work so ive been wanting to found out how to connect with the ethernet modem

inorite? I want to connect like that too. Some people are just ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥s. I just want to look at the damn progress bar so I can say I saw it and I can actually understand the rest of the stuff people are saying that's leaving me like

.

uNCLEsAM098 · 03-04-2010, 06:22 PM

Me as well.

I downloaded Putty, and I've found the phone number, but I don't have a clue how to use them/dial the number.

And the Putty read-me doesn't make a lick of sense... All it describes is how to submit bugs.

uNCLEsAM098 · 03-04-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LATTEH

This is what i want to do but no one can tell me how i can connect with a ethernet modem D: i know how to telnet and stuff and i have a The old modems but my land line doesn't work so ive been wanting to found out how to connect with the ethernet modem

Been doing some research, and asking a friend of mine for help, but he said you are required to use a phone line used for making calls (As opposed to what I have, which is Quest internet, which uses the phone line to connect you to the internet through a modem).

Since I can't do anything more than that, I haven't researched anything else.

03-04-2010, 06:58 PM

http://www.telnetbbsguide.com/howto.asp
That help?

uNCLEsAM098 · 03-04-2010, 07:06 PM

Yes, thank you. +rep

So, it may be possible to do this without a phone line? Or am I just confused, being that there are programs that do this kind of thing?

In addition, after reading a bit of the guide you provided, it says you need either a host name or IP address, but all that has been given (that I know of) is the phone number... (425) 822-5251.

But what do you do with the phone number to connect, and what kind of host name/IP address do I need?

Sorry, I'm just very confused. This is all new to me.

Vaskania · 03-04-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ClicheUsername

Would I? I am connected to my router which is connected to my modem, which I connected to some kinda circular plug on the wall (Sorry, I'm not great with technical stuff) It's not connected to a phone line though)

That 'circular plug' is most likely your coaxial connection for your cable internet, in which case no, you would not be able to access the BBC. To access it, you need to have a modem that connects to a land line (aka your home telephone line). They make horrible dial-up screeching noises when used if you've ever heard that (similar to when you call a number designated for a fax machine).

Pozpenguin · 01-01-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thebenonator

http://www.telnetbbsguide.com/howto.asp
That help?

no it dosent

Pozpenguin · 01-01-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaskania

That 'circular plug' is most likely your coaxial connection for your cable internet, in which case no, you would not be able to access the BBC. To access it, you need to have a modem that connects to a land line (aka your home telephone line). They make horrible dial-up screeching noises when used if you've ever heard that (similar to when you call a number designated for a fax machine).

how do i get one and set it up?

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03-04-2010, 05:54 PM	#3
Omega12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Reputation: 53 Posts: 100	Its the kind of modem you connect to the router via Ethernet, that's connected to the PC via Ethernet, the modem is connected to the phone line, and I'm connected to the router. Would that still work, or does it have to be connected to my computer? I only have one phone line, so while connecting a modem card to my PC is no problem, connecting the phone line is.

03-04-2010, 05:56 PM	#4
Munkyman720 Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 1074 Posts: 5,278	Not trying to troll, serious question: Is it likely that you're going to figure new stuff out by visiting the BBS? Because the connection slows when too many people are on it, and we should let the technophiles have easy access so we can get more clues. I'm personally not knowledgeable about all this BBS/SSTV/etc stuff, so I haven't visited the BBS at all

03-04-2010, 05:58 PM	#6
Omega12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Reputation: 53 Posts: 100	I just want to visit it and take a look and get off. Not get on stay on for hours and tell all my friends to get on. One thing is seeing the pictures, and another is actually visiting.

03-04-2010, 06:22 PM	#9
uNCLEsAM098 Join Date: Oct 2004 Reputation: 8 Posts: 470	Me as well. I downloaded Putty, and I've found the phone number, but I don't have a clue how to use them/dial the number. And the Putty read-me doesn't make a lick of sense... All it describes is how to submit bugs.

03-04-2010, 06:58 PM	#11
thebenonator Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.telnetbbsguide.com/howto.asp That help?

03-04-2010, 07:06 PM	#12
uNCLEsAM098 Join Date: Oct 2004 Reputation: 8 Posts: 470	Yes, thank you. +rep So, it may be possible to do this without a phone line? Or am I just confused, being that there are programs that do this kind of thing? In addition, after reading a bit of the guide you provided, it says you need either a host name or IP address, but all that has been given (that I know of) is the phone number... (425) 822-5251. But what do you do with the phone number to connect, and what kind of host name/IP address do I need? Sorry, I'm just very confused. This is all new to me.