/etc/inittab s0:23:respawn:/sbin/mgetty ttyS0 Modem picks up the line and gives a sound close to that of dialup initial connection. Here it is http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=5686e AA (auto answer) is blinking (rightmost light) The other too to the left are on ... I am not with modem currently. Tomas