Creative Applications for Home Phone Lines

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MangoDruid
Member

12-12-2018, 01:30 AM

I just saw a ClabRetro video showing someone working with phone line equipment. It looks like one device at a time would be tricky, but a 2600 router lets him send IP over those lines. That sounds handy, though I’m wondering what you’d do if your home’s 56k connections suddenly became useful for something else.

MangoDruid

12-12-2018, 01:30 AM #1

DorYosef
Junior Member

12-13-2018, 01:37 AM

Connect the doorbell to the existing wiring system.

DorYosef

12-13-2018, 01:37 AM #2

Connect the doorbell to the existing wiring system.

Max_Kuz
Member

12-13-2018, 02:57 AM

I was considering something like that... probably install wire modems and set up a network for text messaging, maybe using MSN. Or configure DNS on Phones and store data over Ethernet. Not sure what to do next.

Max_Kuz

12-13-2018, 02:57 AM #3

SjoerdMC
Member

200

12-15-2018, 06:50 PM

It's possible to set up a 10Mbit Ethernet network, but you'll likely need additional equipment like another router to maintain good internet performance. This could make it a great proof-of-concept project.

SjoerdMC

12-15-2018, 06:50 PM #4

Jishwaa_NaF
Junior Member

12-16-2018, 06:00 AM

The main scenario I see is using old modems or dial phones for retrocomputing. It’s possible, though it doesn’t add much value.

Jishwaa_NaF

12-16-2018, 06:00 AM #5

The main scenario I see is using old modems or dial phones for retrocomputing. It’s possible, though it doesn’t add much value.

shoky_gamer
Member

12-16-2018, 01:59 PM

It's not really about "Peak Realism." The main idea is a cool concept I used to discuss in Tek Syndicate forums—it's become more common there now.

shoky_gamer

12-16-2018, 01:59 PM #6

It's not really about "Peak Realism." The main idea is a cool concept I used to discuss in Tek Syndicate forums—it's become more common there now.