| 摘要 |
A method (301-305) and apparatus (101, 201) for providing remote access to a computer network using modular PCMCIA modem components. These PCMCIA modem components which when inserted into the device are sensed (302), initialized (303) and brought on-line automatically. Unlike other remote access controllers, this method requires no operator set-up of the modems before they are ready for use, nor does it require separate power access and cabling to the control device for the modems. Also, unlike other remote access controllers, this invention was designed specifically to permit up to eight independent high speed modems and the local area network to operate at full speed simultaneously. By isolating the PCMCIA modems, the invention also permits insertion and removal of PCMCIA modems while the invention is in operation, without interfering with communication through the device (101, 201). |
