Re: Temporarily deactivate modem

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From: Martin Meyer (MartinMeyer_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/17/04 

Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 04:35:02 -0700

Thanks for your reply, Richard.

Unfortunately, there will be no access to the socket or plug ;-)
So I need some solution under XP.

Martin

"Richard" wrote:

> The easist way to achieve this and it is totally fail safe is to use the
> plug and socket that comes on the end of the modem cable.
> Human interaction is needed but if there is any sort of security issue
> involved this is one of the few ways to ensure what you need to ensure.
> There are other complex ways but they tend to involve cash and sometimes
> lots of it. However be aware that there is no "remote access option" the
> manual method needs someone there to deal with the issue.
> Richard
>
> "Martin Meyer" <MartinMeyer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FFF9D7AB-725E-445E-AA7E-3741C4365153@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Kelly,
> >
> > thanks for your fast reply!
> >
> > I am working on a system for a customer who wants to have an advanced
> > network connection via modem, accepting incoming connections. To be sure
> that
> > no one can connect from outside (exept at certain times), he wants to be
> able
> > to deactivate this connection at any time by starting a batch or similar,
> and
> > activate it later for a short time.
> >
> > Martin
> >
> > "Kelly" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Martin,
> > >
> > > What are you trying to do? Does this concern the backup option offered
> by
> > > going via DSL or Cable and that the dial-up window pops-up when not
> needed?
> > > If so, in IE, go to Start/Tools/Internet Options/Connections/Never Dial.
> > >
> > > If this is not the case, more details needed.
> > >
> > > --
> > > All the Best,
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > > Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> > > 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
> > >
> > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Martin Meyer" <MartinMeyer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:69F595FF-F27A-4FD6-9673-ADEB351001F9@microsoft.com...
> > > > Hi everyone,
> > > >
> > > > is there some way in XP to temporarily deactivate a modem and to
> activate
> > > > it
> > > > again some time later? Maybe by changing some value in the registry?
> > > >
> > > > If anyone has any idea about this, I´d really appreciate it.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Martin
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>
>

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