Hi everyone!

I’ve always wanted to keep my retro machines connected the "authentic" way, so I’ve finally set up a dedicated 24/7 Dial-Up server from Arica, Chile, and I’d love for the community to help me test its stability.

The Server Setup:

OS: Windows 2000 Professional (using Routing and Remote Access / Incoming Connections).

Hardware: Desktop PC with a 56k V.92 internal modem.

The Bridge: I'm using a Linksys PAP2T ATA bridged via VoIPbuster and Flynumber.

Optimization: Configured with G.711u codec and locked at V.34 (33.6kbps) to ensure handshake stability over VoIP jitter.

How to connect: If you have a modem-equipped PC (MS-DOS, Win9x, etc.) and want to give it a try, here are the details:

Phone Number: +1 (315) 946-8115 (Syracuse, NY node).

Username: invitado

Password: retro2024

Settings: 8N1, No Flow Control (or Hardware), and remember to disable "Wait for dial tone" (ATX4) since the ATA tone might differ from a standard landline. (not necessary for now)

The server is set to answer on the 1st ring for a snappy connection. I’ve tested it with a few machines and it’s working surprisingly well for browsing the "Old Web" (TheOldNet, FrogFind, etc.).

I'm curious to see how different modems handle the handshake through the VoIP bridge. If you manage to get online, please post your hardware specs and where you're calling from!

Happy 56k surfing!