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-====== The Raspberry Pi Dial-Up ​Modem ======  +====== The Raspberry Pi Virtual ​Modem ======  
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-Do you remember the early days of Internet and dial-up connectivity?​ Early computers used to be connected to the Internet using a modem connected to a telephone network, and the only thing computers needed was a serial COM port for communication,​ which virtually every computer had. Nowadays every computer sold has some sort of Wi-fi or Ethernet connectivity,​ but our legacy computers are just left to rot offline! There are many ways you can get a PC online, including getting a 3com 3C503 or 3C509 network adapter, but sometimes a PC just doesn'​t support network card expansion, or maybe you're not even connecting a PC. Well, if the computer has a serial port, or you'd like to experience the Internet just like in the good old days, you can always use Virtual Modem. ​ 
  
-In this four-part tutorial we will build a Raspberry Pi that will act as a serial modem to a legacy computer which will enable a straightforward connection ​to Internet using a pre-existing ​serial port on any computer with support ​for [[wp>​Point-to-Point Protocol|PPP]]this includes all Windows ​computers ​starting from Windows 3.0 and early Macintosh classics. But PPP support is not strictly requiredand even simple serial terminals ​can connect to the Internet using Linux as login host. In other words we'll use Raspberry ​to convert ​serial connection to an Ethernet connectionWhen all is said and doneyour legacy computer will think it's calling a real [[wp>​Internet Service Provider]] and establishing an Internet link with them! Your Raspberry Pi will just be telling your computer what it wants to hear, and is actually the one providing access ​to the Internet ​using your pre-existing ​Internet ​connection.+\\ 
 +Do you remember the early days of Internet and dial-up connectivity?​ We used to be connected ​to the Internet using a modem connected to a telephone network, and the only thing computers needed was a serial port for communication,​ which virtually every computer had. Nowadays every computer sold has some sort of Wi-fi or Ethernet connectivitybut our vintage ​computers ​are left to rot offline! I plan to change thatNowadaysthere are many ways you can get PC online, including getting a 3com 3C503 or 3C509 network adapter, but sometimes an old PC just doesn't have expansion for network card expansion, or maybe you're not even trying ​to connect with PCWellwhatever piece of technological equipment ​it may be, as long as it has at least one serial porta keyboard ​and a display, you're in luck! Get to experience connecting ​to the Internet ​just like during the golden days of the Internet.
  
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-The [[.:​virtual_modem:​script|Virtual Modem script]] will not only allow you to connect your old computer to the Internet, it will allow you to use the serial connection to login to the console of the Raspberry Pi or fake [[wp>​Bulletin board system|BBS]] phone calls for example. The VModem script was designed to be modular, and allows you to assign your own Linux scripts to specific phone numbers, accessed with standard Hayes "​ATD12345"​-style commands, and the scripts will be able to do whatever you would like them to do. I will be writing more specific tutorials about these functions at a later time, so stay tuned!+\\
  
-{{ :​guides:​pics:​win95-dialup-setup-11-nomark.png?​nolink ​|}}+In this four-part tutorial we will build a Raspberry Pi that will act as a serial modem to a legacy computer which will enable a straightforward connection to Internet using a pre-existing serial port on any computer with support for [[wp>​Point-to-Point Protocol|PPP]],​ this includes all Windows computers starting from Windows 3.0 and early Macintosh classics. But PPP support is not strictly required, and even simple serial terminals can connect to the Internet using Linux as a login host. In other words we'll use a Raspberry to convert a serial connection to an Ethernet connection. When all is said and done, your legacy computer will think it's calling a real [[wp>​Internet Service Provider]] and establishing an Internet link with them! Your Raspberry Pi will just be telling your computer what it wants to hear, and is actually the one providing access to the Internet using your pre-existing Internet connection. 
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 +The [[.:​virtual_modem:​script|Virtual Modem script]] will not only allow you to connect your old computer to the Internet, it will allow you to use the serial connection to login to the console of the Raspberry Pi or fake [[wp>​Bulletin board system|BBS]] phone calls for example. The VModem script was designed to be modular, and allows you to assign your own Linux scripts to specific phone numbers, accessed with standard Hayes "​ATD12345"​-style commands, and the scripts will be able to do whatever you would like them to do. I will be writing more specific tutorials about these functions at a later time, so stay tuned!
  
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 My goal is to have a Raspberry Pi simulate a Standard 56K modem. Your client computer will be able to communicate with it over serial, and through the Raspberry, connect to the Internet. The baud rate can be changed to your liking. I've tested the virtual modem at the following symbol rates: 9600, 19200, 38400 and 57600 baud. My goal is to have a Raspberry Pi simulate a Standard 56K modem. Your client computer will be able to communicate with it over serial, and through the Raspberry, connect to the Internet. The baud rate can be changed to your liking. I've tested the virtual modem at the following symbol rates: 9600, 19200, 38400 and 57600 baud.
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-This guide is useful for anyone who would like to do PPP networking experimentation or have a computer connect to the Internet without a network card. It could also be useful for anyone who would like to experiment with a Virtual ​Modem. Since pretty much every IBM compatible computer has a RS-232 serial port, technically you could connect any computer to the Internet, or any other network, as long as there is a way to use dial-up PPP. Windows 3.0, 3.1 and 3.11 will need an extra program called Trumpet Winsock, but Windows 95 and later operating systems have built-in Dial-up networking.+\\ 
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 +This guide is useful for anyone who would like to do PPP networking experimentation or have a computer connect to the Internet without a network card. It could also be useful for anyone who would like to experiment with a Simulated ​Modem. Since pretty much every IBM compatible computer has a RS-232 serial port, technically you could connect any computer to the Internet, or any other network, as long as there is a way to use dial-up PPP. Windows 3.0, 3.1 and 3.11 will need an extra program called Trumpet Winsock, but Windows 95 and later operating systems have built-in Dial-up networking. I will be adding Microsoft TCP/IP-32 for Windows 3.1 support soon.
  
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-==== Insert title here ==== +**Disclaimer** \\ cannot ​take any responsibility direct or otherwise for any damages that may be caused ​by using the material provided ​on this site. That being said, I've taken reasonable steps to ensure everything works as intended. ​There are likely better ways to accomplish some tasks, and as such I welcome all improvement suggestions!
-There may be better ways to accomplish some tasks. If you have any improvement suggestions,​ I'd love to hear from you! Especially if you have ideas how to improve the documentation,​ or the Virtual Modem itself. Also a little disclaimer: ​do not take any responsibility direct or otherwise for any damages that may could be caused using the material provided ​in this site. That being said, I've taken reasonable steps to ensure everything works as intended.+
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-**On to the next chapter!** +\\ 
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 +Virtual Modem can be used in conjunction with ProtoWeb, the 90's Internet Service Provider. 
 +Please visit [[http://​www.protoweb.org]] for more information. 
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 +On to the next chapter!
  
 | [[Guides:​Virtual Modem|This Page]] | [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 2|2 - Shopping list >>]] | | [[Guides:​Virtual Modem|This Page]] | [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 2|2 - Shopping list >>]] |
  
-===== Index =====+===== Skip to other sections ​=====
  
-  * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem|Section 1 - Introduction]] << You are here+  ​* **[[Guides:​Virtual Modem|Section 1 - Introduction]] << You are here**
   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 2|Section 2 - Shopping list]]   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 2|Section 2 - Shopping list]]
   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 3|Section 3 - Setting up Raspbian]]   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 3|Section 3 - Setting up Raspbian]]
   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 4|Section 4 - Setting up Virtual Modem]]   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 4|Section 4 - Setting up Virtual Modem]]
 +  * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Section 5|Section 5 - Using Virtual Modem]]
  
-===== System specific topics ===== 
   * [[Guides:​Connecting Windows 3.1 to the Internet]]   * [[Guides:​Connecting Windows 3.1 to the Internet]]
   * [[Guides:​Connecting Windows 9x to the Internet]]   * [[Guides:​Connecting Windows 9x to the Internet]]
 +  * [[Guides:​Connecting Windows 2000 to the Internet]]
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   * [[Guides:​Connecting a Macintosh Classic to the Internet]] | COMING SOON   * [[Guides:​Connecting a Macintosh Classic to the Internet]] | COMING SOON
-  * [[Guides:​Connecting a Dumb/​Smart ​Terminal to the Internet]] | COMING SOON+  * [[Guides:​Connecting a Serial ​Terminal to the Internet]] | COMING SOON 
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 ===== Related topics ===== ===== Related topics =====
-  * [[Guides:​List of Compatible Websites]] | List of classic websites that work with pre-2000 legacy ​web browsers.+  ​* [[http://​www.protoweb.org/​|ProtoWeb,​ the 90's Internet Service Provider]] | Connect your retro computer to surf a real copy of the 90's Web! 
 +  ​* [[Guides:​List of Compatible Websites|Classic website list]] | List of classic websites that work with classic ​web browsers.
   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Script|Virtual Modem Source code and Coding Examples]]   * [[Guides:​Virtual Modem:​Script|Virtual Modem Source code and Coding Examples]]
-  * [[Guides:​Web Archive Proxy|Steptail Wayback Proxy Server]] | Connect your retro computer to a mirrored copy of the Internet as it was in 1996! 
  
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-===== Questions? Comments? ===== 
-I welcome any corrections,​ additions, files or any other handy resources you'd like to share. And if you'd like to become a contributor,​ I would be happy to hear from you! 
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-===== About this site ===== +===== Get In Touch With Us! ===== 
- +We welcome any correctionsadditions, files or any other handy resources ​you'd like to shareAnd if you'd like to become a contributorwe'd would be happy to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts ​and report bugs on our Discord Virtual Modem discussion channelsClick on the Discord logo below to start. \\ 
-//Resources on this site are provided as-is. I cannot guarantee that the information is accurate and/or that the software will work as expected in your case. As suchI cannot be held responsible ​or liable for any damage(s) caused either directly or indirectly by using any of the resources ​on this site, or by relying on other information I have providedThat saidI've made every effort ​to make sure the information ​and resources provided ​on this site are as accurate as possible. //+[[https://discord.gg/​4w6CpZ8|{{:​images:​social-discord.png?​nolink|}}]] ​
  
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