modemu2k is a fork of modemu, originally developed by Toru Egashira
(Build status https://github.com/theimpossibleastronaut/modemu2k/actions/workflows/c-cpp.yml)
modemu2k adds telnet capability to a comm program. It can redirect telnet I/O to a pty so that a comm program can handle the pty as a tty with a real modem, and allows you to use a comm program's scripting and file transfer features over telnet. Now supports IPv6 connections.
Maintainer: Andy Alt <arch_stanton5995 at protonmail [dot] com>
License: GNU GPL 3
Home page: http://theimpossibleastronaut.com/modemu2k/
- gettext (optional, for translations)
- flex
meson builddir
cd builddir
Use meson configure to see extra options
ninja
ninja install is optional. The binary can be run from the build
directory; however, installation is required to use the translations,
and to create and install a script (m2k-minicom) that can invoke
minicom (see below).
Note: while in the program if backspace doesn't work, use CTRL+H.
- Stand alone usage
Invoked with no option,
modemu2k
modemu2k reads from standard input and writes to standard output. Input
atd"localhost [port]
(prompt ">" is not shown) You will see your host's login prompt (if a server is running). When you disconnect, you will get "NO CARRIER" indication. Then input
at%q
to quit modemu2k.
- With a comm program
(This example uses minicom as the comm program)
Invoke with "-c" option,
modemu2k -e "AT%B0=1%B1=1&W" -c "minicom -l -tansi -con -p %s"
From within the comm program, if you have a server running, to connect you can enter:
atd"localhost
You could also connect to a BBS. For some telnet addresses, see:
- The Rusty Mailbox (telnet to trmb.ca, port 2030)
- Synchronet BBS List
To quit modemu2k, just quit the comm program.
A script to invoke minicom as mentioned above will be installed to
your bin directory when make install is run.
To escape to command mode, use '+++'. Use ATO to return to online mode.
If you are connected to a server where gracefully logging out isn't possible, to "hang up" or close the connection you can escape to command mode and enter 'ATH`.
(*) Almost all file xfer protocols require 8bit through connection, which means Modemu2k must be in the binary transmission mode. See %B command description in the man page.
More details are in the QuickStart guide https://github.com/theimpossibleastronaut/modemu2k/blob/master/QuickStart
A man page is also available.
See https://github.com/theimpossibleastronaut/modemu2k/blob/master/TRANSLATE.md