Subj : Re: Looking for BBS Client suggestions
To   : AKAcastor
From : kirkspragg
Date : Wed May 01 2024 23:45:03

 AK>  A> Ethernet versions of this type of device exists, I am 
 AK>  A> not really familiar with them myself because the wifi 
 AK> I remembered that "Wiznet" manufactures serial-to-ethernet dongles.  I
 AK> am not sure which might be ready-to-use for telnet modem emulation
 AK> though.  I've only dealt with them in embedded systems use and didn't
 AK> use telnet protocol.

Following a recommendation I found over on the vintage compute federation
forums in an old discussion about serial modem emulators, I've ordered a couple of Lantronx UDS10 ethernet to serial devices 2nd hand from ebay. Looks like they'll do what I need, I'll let you all know that works out!

Looking at the docs for this device, it can do a number of protocols including telnet. Will be interesting to see how it functions in practice when pared with a traditional modem based terminal app. I think there will be much fun and frustration in my near future!

.... Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.

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