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<H1>Modems</H1>
<P>
A modem is a modulator-demodulator: it converts the digital
communication that a computer issues to an analog tone sequence that
can be sent over a standard telephone line. This Internet Gateway system 
has two serial ports that can be used for modem connections. However, one 
serial port is usually reserved for a console connection.
<P>
Most modern modems contain a number of parameters that control their 
operation, such as data compression, error correction, and speed of the
connection (known as a baud rate). These parameters must be set to
comply with a modem on the opposite end of the connection; the remote
modem converts the incoming analog tone sequence to digital data before
passing it to the destination host.
<P>
An outgoing modem call from the Internet Gateway system must contain the 
name and telephone number of the destination host (presumably an ISP host). 
Because the destination host normally maintains a user account to service 
modem calls, the outgoing call must also contain the login name
and password for the modem account.
<P>
Use these forms to configure a modem on the <I>WebForce Internet Gateway</I>
server:
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="index.modem1.shtml" TARGET="left">Modem Accounts</A>
<LI><A HREF="index.modem2.shtml" TARGET="left">Modem Installation</A>
</UL>
<P>
For more information on using a modem with your <I>WebForce Internet Gateway</I>
server, refer to <CITE>IRIX Admin: Peripheral Devices</CITE>.
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