Derek W. Keoughan wrote:
> inkleput{at}isp.com wrote:
> 
>> OK, this last is exactly what I was looking for.  Routers cannot talk to
>> regular modems - no way, no how.  Simple fact.
> 
> But incorrect, actually.
> 
> Sorry to weigh in on this late, but there are a number of routers on the 
> market with a 9-pin serial connection for dialing external V.92-type 
> modems in the event the primary "WAN" interface (AKA
"high-speed" is 
> down or otherwise offline...).
> 
> SMC made the Barricade router for several years the SMC7004AWBR had 
> everything you're asking about, if I'm reading your messages right.  I 
> used to run one here without the wireless portion (no need for it, 
> personally, as I don't have a laptop, and prefer gigabit ethernet within 
> the house).
> 
> http://www.speedguide.net/read_reviews.php?id=106
> 
> You can probably find something on eBay at this point - if they're not 
> still making current models with the external-modem fallback option. 
> (Too tired to look at the present... g'night!)
> 
> Hope this helps...
> 
> -Derek
> 
> 
Hi Derek,

   I don't think any of the current WiFi enabled routers have this 
"fall-back" capability that is common on non-WiFi commercial SOHO 
routers. It's a shame - it'd be a good idea but since they all compete 
on price first and features second, this probably won't happen.

Cheers/2

Ed.


 
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