Re: Checking for a PPP connection

FROM : Jens Bauer
DATE : Mon Sep 30 23:31:57 2002

Hi Ben,

On Mon, 30 Sep, 2002, Ben Mackin <<email_removed>> wrote:

>I am wondering if there is a cocoa call (objective-c not java) to check to
>see if the modem is in use? I tried looking through some of the docs on
>Apple's site, but couldn't seem to find anything.
>
>Would I somehow check /dev/cu.modem, or is there another better way to do
>it.

I'll recommend the MacNetworkProg list for this question, but I'll try
anyway. ;)
-I use ppplib myself, together with MoreSCF and AuthSample
(+QuitSystemPrefs), I wrote a "internet installer" for ISPs.
if you need to dial out and perform various ppp commands, you will need
ppplib. You can get ppplib from Darwin (open source).

There might be several ways that the modem could be in use; one is
ofcourse, if there is an active internet connection.
-Another is if the modem isn't being used for internet connection, but
connecting to another service, such as the Bulletin Board Services from
the "older days". Eg. if a terminal program "reserved" the modem for its use.

In any case, I am positive that you will find ppplib useful.
If you have any further questions, let me know, and I'll try answering
the details. :)


Love,
Jens

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