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Re: [Plug] callback(or not back but out)
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> > I just would like to know what utilities I would need to setup something
> > that could answer a call, hang up, then call my ISP so a few minutes later
> > I could telnet into my box from somewhere else. All I need is somewhere to
> > start, but more would be helpful.
>
> 1. Use cron to connect a certain intervals, you could then access
> your server during these specific times.
>
> 2. Use mgetty to dial into your server direct and command it to go online.
I'd suggest a variation on this. Use mgetty to answer the phone and give
yourself a shell and then use at(1) to make the ISP connection.
at now + 3 minutes
ppp-on (or whatever you use)
<CTRL-D>
then hang up and wait a few.
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