Dreamcast to NT 4.0 Dialup w/ crossover cable

[twelve]

OK, This might seem silly to some people, but I would like to set up my Dreamcast to dial into my Server through RAS without using my actual phonelines. I tried it with a homemade crossover cable, but I think it might be a little long - might be losing the signal (50' cord was used) so then I got to thinking that I might have missed a step. The answering modem doesn't answer right now. Anyone ever done modem to modem connections through a crossover phone cable? If so, is there anything I have to do to the answering modem since there won't be ring to let it know there is an incoming call? Thanks in advance.

[scutterboy]

Erm.. we do this all the time. Dreamcasts are always needing to be connected to NT servers.

Sorry... I don't know at all. I just was really curious to know why. I doubt you'll manage it. I'd be pleased for you if you do.

[twelve]

See, I knew someone would think it at least a little silly. The reason is that I want to be able to access the internet/ online gaming features, but I only have one phone line. It has standard dialup access (I have used it to dial into a standard dialup ISP,) but I have broadband at home and would like to access that. The only broadband adaptor that I can find so far some jack@$$ wants over $300 for when they were originally sold for about $70 but are not in production anymore. The main question is can I do the modem to modem over a crossover. I hope that answers the why part.

[kato2274]

I have no idea if what you want to do is technically possible, but as far as broadband adapters go

$119 at the link below. that's still pricey but certainly not $300
<a href="http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/search.php?query=dreamcast+broadband" target="_blank">http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/search.php?query=dreamcast+broadband</a>

hope you can figure it out

[twelve]

[quote] I have no idea if what you want to do is technically possible, but as far as broadband adapters go
$119 at the link below. that's still pricey but certainly not $300
<a href="http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/search.php?query=dreamcast+broadband" target="_blank">http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/search.php?query=dreamcast+broadband</a>

hope you can figure it out <hr></blockquote>

Thanks for the suggestion, saw that one earlier, problem is I would have to mod the Dreamcast or have a special boot disk to run the browser. I would definitely need to mod it for online gaming (apparently that's a Japanese version.)

Sux to be me today... oh well... I will find a way.

[trinitro]

You can't do what you are tryting to. At least, not with just a cable. Unlike an Ethernet network, the modem does not supply it's own voltage. The line has to have a voltage already, and the modem will simply modulate the signal (i.e. mo-dem). You may be able to get it to work by putting 40V DC on the line (adding a DC power supply), but I'm not sure how it will work. Never tried it before, although I have seen such supplies listed in telecom catalogs.

[savagegerbil]

[quote]Originally posted by trinitro:
<strong>You can't do what you are tryting to. At least, not with just a cable. Unlike an Ethernet network, the modem does not supply it's own voltage. The line has to have a voltage already, and the modem will simply modulate the signal (i.e. mo-dem). You may be able to get it to work by putting 40V DC on the line (adding a DC power supply), but I'm not sure how it will work. Never tried it before, although I have seen such supplies listed in telecom catalogs.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Well, cant you connect two computers with a null modem cable? I dont know much about connecting two modems together but I could have sworn you could do this....

[EvilCabbage]

This is correct, it is a little silly.

Ive read a few things about turning your DC into a router, but this is a little different. Even if you somehow managed to connect, I do not believe you would be able to connect to any form of dreamcast service *through* your NT box.

Perhaps another hobby is in order, pushing sh1t uphill maybe?

[quote]Originally posted by twelve:
<strong>See, I knew someone would think it at least a little silly. The reason is that I want to be able to access the internet/ online gaming features, but I only have one phone line. It has standard dialup access (I have used it to dial into a standard dialup ISP,) but I have broadband at home and would like to access that. The only broadband adaptor that I can find so far some jack@$$ wants over $300 for when they were originally sold for about $70 but are not in production anymore. The main question is can I do the modem to modem over a crossover. I hope that answers the why part.</strong><hr></blockquote>