Hello Bryan,

Thursday, December 18, 2003, 10:16:44 AM, you wrote:

BP> However, the key here is that you don't issue modem commands
BP> directly from the computer, rather the router itself includes an
BP> interface where you tell it  what number to dial, what id/password
BP> combo to use, etc.  It dials the  connection for you and
BP> establishes the internet connection, your computer  just use plain
BP> old ethernet.  The connection is shared with everyone that is
BP> connected to the device.

I checked the manual for the 704P, and it doesn't seem to have a
serial port - just a parallel port for printers. They have had a few
different revs which seem rather different. Did they perhaps junk the
serial port on the newer ones?

BP> If he uses some type of proprietary ISP dial up software, like AOL
BP> for instance, there might be some issues.

I've managed to steer him away from the likes of AOL. :-)

Thanks,

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