On Sun, 22 Jun 2008, rpattabi123 wrote: > Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:06:29 -0000 > From: rpattabi123 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: [twincling] Open source hardware routers? > > I read this blog post > http://www.oreillynet.com/onlamp/blog/2008/06/open_source_hardware_routers.html?ref=most_discussed > > Just wondering if any of you tried using custom linux kernel with your > routers. I have ADSL modem+router. I am frustrated not being able to > connect and disconnect my internet connection in scheduled times (I > have night time free, otherwise it is limited connection).
Almost any router that is a CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) has a telnet interface. BSNL ADSL modem, Airtel ADSL+ modem have the functionality. Atmost you may have to login atleast once through the web interface to click and select the checkbox to enable telnet. In fact the BSNL DataOne modem runs Linux kernel 2.6.19 and you can turn on logging to see the trace. If you are adventurous enough you may cross compile a custom kernel and let the device download it from a TFTP server or upload through the web interface. Your custom kernel image will be executed on the device reboot. > > I think replacing the kernel would be fun and also it might help me > enable such features. > > Or any other simpler means? My modem does not have any APIs > documented. It has web based interface for administration. I tried to > do little automation in bringing up the page, and auto-click required > options/buttons. It was a disaster since there are so many variables > in the process (browser with/without tabs, page load time differences, > etc.) > All modem support AT commands. Please see http://members.tripod.com/michaelgellis/modem.html The web has information that documents the AT commands and the vendor specific commands. A modem does not have or export APIs. Most OS vendors provide what is called 'Telephony API' which is an abstraction. Hope this helps. thanks Saifi.
