Starting an test dial up ISP

[Urban_Squrill]

I would like to create a dial up using my ADSL. I just would like to see if I can do it. I am not planing on doing it. I would just like to make one to really see how it works. What do I need to do?

[MDS]

Better ask you ISP before atempting this as I could get you in trouble just to LYK. I would think you would have to set up a host server with modems on dedicated lines set to answer inbound calls and some type of authentication for connection.

If you have Win2K/XP, check the "Make New Connection" applet in Windows Networking under the Control Pannel. Select "accept incoming connections" and follow the on-screen steps.

While this is a very simplistic way to offer such a service, it would offer you a chance to experience to basic premise behind providing a dial-up network.

As to your ISP learning about such a service, the chance is limited. Your system will act as a router, thus all the connections appear to be coming from your system.

I know several people that use this technique for establishing Internet connections while roaming in the field servicing other people's computers.

Robert Richmond

[MDS]

When I tried setting up a dial-up to my home network with internet I had a auto-connect external Zoom v92 modem and on the other computer had a hardware modem and I was never able to connect faster then 33k. I tried several things and nothing seemed to work. I was told in order to have a faster connection I needed some type of improved phone line and a special modem on the server end. BTW both were win98 system's at the time.

What I did was enable Internet Connection Sharing on the cable connection then enable microsoft networking, file sharing, and TCP/IP for the modem connection. Set the server system's IP to 1.68.0.1 with subnet 255.255.255.0 and on the client set the IP on the dial-up connection to 192.168.0.2 with subnet 255.255.255.0 . I then could type in the browser \\192.168.0.1 and transfer files really slow and pages loaded so slow I gave up.

I was never able to connect faster then 33k.

Consumer-grade v.90/92 modems are only specified for incoming connect rates up to 33.6kbps. You would need an ISP-specifc modem and a certified phone line(s) for a 56k connect.

Robert Richmond

[MDS]

Originally posted by RobRich


Consumer-grade v.90/92 modems are only specified for incoming connect rates up to 33.6kbps. You would need an ISP-specifc modem and a certified phone line(s) for a 56k connect.

Robert Richmond

That's pretty much what I found out the hard way So even with a ISP grade modem a person would most likely have the same issue without upgrade to phone service?

edit did some hunting and it looks like it would require requires 8 BRI (ISDN) line and a good modem or pool modem if more then one connection is needed at a time.

So even with a ISP grade modem a person would most likely have the same issue without upgrade to phone service?

The incoming lines must be digitally routed from from the phone company central office for an ISP to support 56k dialup connections. A standard analog line will not work.

Robert Richmond

[Urban_Squrill]

So Just the standered connection will work?

[MDS]

Only for upto 33.6kbps connection.

[Urban_Squrill]

It's cool that it would work. I will have to try it.