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From: zeeff@b-tech.ann-arbor.mi.us (Jon Zeeff)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans,comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Serial Line Multiplexers (Where can I get one)
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Date: 30 Sep 90 19:26:47 GMT
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>>I need a device that will allow a user calling in on a modem to select one of 
>>two computers like so:
>>
>>                         *------ Computer A
>>modem  ------------o----->  
>>                         *------ Computer B
>>
>>                  |_______| 
>>                      |
>>(This switch software selectable by user calling in on modem)
>>
>My brand new Black Box catalogue shows exactly what you want, called a
>"serial code operated switch", for only $290. They also have 4- and 8-port
>versions, for $450 and $650, respectively.

The big question would be if it handles DTR, CD, etc correctly.  You need
this for a production dial-in setup.



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Jon Zeeff (NIC handle JZ)	 zeeff@b-tech.ann-arbor.mi.us