the modem should not answer the call by itself.
you should configure your prefered getty to listen on the modem serial
line and react when it gets "RING".
The getty process should answer the call and present the caller a
"login:" message.
getty should be put in /etc/inittab with the status "respawn" to be
launched again when the line is closed.
read modem-HOWTO, PPP-HOWTO Serial-HOWTO (should be in /usr/doc/HOWTO)
Hope this helps,
pascal
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Job [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 1999 3:29 PM
> To: '@MailingList: Linux-Newbie'
> Subject: remote access
>
>
> Hi folks....
> I am trying to access my linux PC (Red Hat 5.2) which is at home from
> the office. When I dial, the modem on my Linux PC does not answer. I
> can dial out, connect and surf the web via my ISP.
> So what am I doing wrong?? I tried finding info on "remote access" but
> the stuff I got back some how did not answer my questions.
>
> Do I have to configure the linux software so as to receive in coming
> calls? If so how?
>
> Also, when I do get the modem to answer and connect, do I have to
> configure the software to accept my login?
>
> Thanks for the help!!
>
>
> Chris Job
> "when excellence is available, good is not enough"
>
>
>
