Merlin/Magix Programming remote access???

[phonesrus]

Has anyone ever attempted to access the system(s) by connecting a modem to the admin port so that it could be accessed after hours without operator assistance???

 

[TouchToneTommy]

Should be able to be done, as it's just a serial port at 1200 or 2400 baud, however there are so many ways to reach the internal modem through the voice mail, a DID number, a remote access line, a station looped to a line port, etc.

 

[merlinman]

I agree with TTT, there are just so many ways to "skin that cat".

If you have Mer Messaging, that gives one more....

 

[phonesrus]

I know that there are other ways to get to the internal modem, but because I primarily work on Definity, I like the idea of off switch remote access in the event of a failure (ie:T-1 down) and no other trunks are available. That way I can get to the logs and see what is happening, assuming the switch is still up.
It is a project that I have been wanting to do, but havn't had the time, I am also going to work on IP access thru a Terminal Server to the Legend/Magix thru the Admin port. I was just wondering if any one else had tried/accomplished it.

 

[Mongo5150]

No experience with it, but doesnt WinSPM have socket Magix through TCP/IP?

MFurrer@charter.net

 

[phonesrus]

Yes, there is socket, for the newer switches. However there are many Legends in remote or other hard to access locations that could be reached thru a company LAN, but the company won't spend the money to upgrade, but might spend a small amount, comparitively, for a terminal server application.

 

[Ghostin]

A basic local computer with the WinSPM installed should work for your terminal server. I have a customer who did just that. They access through another machine. I know it works locally, but I don't know about going across the net.

 

[merlinman]

I have not tried it, but perhaps the REMOTE DESKTOP feature of Windows XP would do this for you.

I also have a client who did a similar thing.

He was first the Data Guy then they gave him the admin of the Legend/Magix.

So, he set up some kind of remote access on the PC in the phone room so he could access it from anywhere on their lan. (It's a multi-story building.)

Again, I am not sure how he set this up, but it shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[GSmitherman]

If you have Merlin Messaging it is very easy to remote access. All you have to do is set up WinSpm to *7**10 after hitting the auto attendant.