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


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