Tom,
You can change your existing DTC16 to modem connections or you can order DTC16
with either all rj45 connections all modem connections or 1/2&1/2, your
choice.The switchout consists of a cable and a panel with modem connections.

Tom Hula wrote:

> Dumn question time ... here goes.
>
> I have 2 DTC16s...on the back, each DTC has 16 RJ-45 ports.  Our set up here
> is Cro-Magnon...everything is serially connected and uses 4-wire phone cord
> with modular to 25-pin or 9-pin converters for terminals or printers or
> PC's.  Then we have a short 4-wire cords coming from the back of the
> computer with a RJ-45 plug on the DTC side and RJ-12 on the other end.
>
> So here is the dumn question, finally:
>
> On the one hand, I am successfully using a Multitech Mux to connect three
> DTC ports with a remote location to drive a terminal and two printers, but I
> don't seem to be able to connect a modem to the DTC with the current set up.
> 4 wires is not enough, it seems.  I hear of DTC's having 25-pin connection
> capability, but mine do not.  I am, like, completely ignorant in this area.
> Do I need a different DTC?  Do I need different options on my existing DTCs?
> In any case, all 32 of my available ports are currently tied up.  So can I
> just buy a new DTC optioned differently?  Your experience and wisdom would
> be appreciated.
>                                 Tom Hula
>                                 Victor S. Barnes Company