Not sure if this has been mentioned, but did you turn on modem ring (or
whaterver) under your BIOS?? Otherwise the modem does squat when the
phone rings, and it will be mildly annoying to anyone actually calling
you. :)
~P~
Chris Job wrote:
>
> 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"
