--- In [email protected], Saifi Khan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Sun, 22 Jun 2008, rpattabi123 wrote: > > 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. > > > 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. > > 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. >
Saifi, Thanks for the informative post. I will try out the various possibilities you have pointed out, when I get a chance. Cheers, Ragu
