Re: tlug: NTT's MN 128 mini Terminal Adapter

[Craig Oda <craigoda@example.com>]

Neil,
I was using that exact model on Linux with pppd.  I used minicom to 
set the init string that was in the instruction manual.  I used the
Macintosh init string.  The string  is somewhere in the TLUG archives.
Maybe a search on MN128 will come up.  I am in the US now and don't
have access to the MN128 right now.  However, if you refer to your
manual and maybe the mail archives, you should be able to find it.

There may be easier to use configuration software out there.  I did it
by hand and wrote my own series of scripts.  However, there is probably
an easier way in these modern Linux times we live in.  The NEC ATerm MN128
works great at either 64Kbps or 128Kbps.  I also use it as a base station
for my PHS phone and route calls from my PHS through the NTT ISDN lines.

BTW, I'm still in the US and won't be back in Tokyo for the nomikai.
I'm arriving the day after I think.   I tried to come back earlier,
but could not get reservations. 

Regards,
Craig


From: Neil Booth <NeilB@example.com>
Subject: Re: tlug: NTT's MN 128 mini Terminal Adapter
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 18:00:50 +0900

> Scott Stone wrote:
> > 
> > On Tue, 15 Sep 1998, Neil Booth wrote:
> > 
> > > Is anyone using this TA with Linux?
> > >
> > > Is a special driver needed? (I have no idea how TAs work, or how to set
> > > one up).
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help / info.
> > 
> > if it's external, just plug it into the serial port and use it like a
> > regular modem.  Use 115200 as your port speed.  If you have a real 128k
> > connection, you'll need to buy a special high-speed serial card that can
> > do 230400 and faster port rates.
> 
> Thanks for your reply. It is external, and has a serial port connection.
> 
> I'm not using any modem with my Linux machine at present. I just wanted
> to check there is no need for a driver or anything like that before
> paying up for the line to be changed.


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