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___| INTRODUCTION |___
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Have you ever wanted a lineman's handset? Surely every phreak has at
least once considered the phun that he could have with one. After searching
unlocked fone company trucks for months, we had an idea. We could build one.
We did, and named it the "Beige Box," simply because that is the color of
ours. In the following file, we will give complete instructions for the con-
struction and use of a Beige Box.
___| CONSTRUCTION |___
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The construction is very simple. First, you must understand the concept
of the device. In a modular jack, there are four wires. These are red,
green, yellow, and black. For a single line telefone, however, only two
matter: the red (ring) add green (tip). The yellow and black are not neces-
sary for this project. A lineman's handset only has two clips on it: the ring
and the tip.
You will need a fone (we recommend a touch-tone) with a modular plug, a
modular jack, and two large alligator clips (preferably red and green, respec-
tively). Take the modular jack and look at the bottom of its casing. There
should be a gray jack with four wires (red, green, yellow, and black) leading
out of it. To the end of the red wire attach a red alligator clip. To the
end of the green wire attach a green alligator clip. The yellow and black
wires can be removed, although I would only set them aside so that you can use
the modular jack in future projects. Now insert your telefone's modular plug
into the modular jack. That's it.
This particular model is nice because it can be inexpensive, uses common
parts that are readily available, is small, is lightweight, and does not re-
quire the destruction of a fone.
___| USES |___
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There are many uses for the Beige Box. However, before you can use it,
you must know how to attach it to its output device. This device can be any
of several Bell switching apparatus that include terminal sets (i.e., remote
switching centers, bridging heads, cans, etc.) To open most Bell Telefone
switching apparatus, you must have a 7/16 inch hex driver. This piece of
equipment can be picked up at your local hardware store. With your 7/16 hex
driver, turn the security bolt(s) approximately 1/8 of an inch counter-clock-
wise and open. If your output device is locked, then you must have some
knowledge of destroying and/or picking locks. However, we have never encoun-
tered a locked output device. Once you have opened your output device, you
should see a mass of wires connected to terminals. On most of your output
devices, the terminals should be labeled "T" (Tip -- if not labeled, it is
usually on the left) and "R" (Ring -- if not labeled, it is usually on the
right). Remember: Ring - red - right. The "Three R's" -- a simple way to
remember which is which.
Now you must attach the red alligator clip (ring) to the "R" (ring) termi-
nal. Attach the green alligator clip (tip) to the "T" (tip) terminal.
NOTE: If instead of a dial tone you hear nothing, re-adjust the alligator
clips so that they are not touching each other or other terminals.
Also make sure that they are firmly attached. By this time you should
hear a dial tone. Dial ANI and find out the number that you are using
(you wouldn't want to use your own).
Here are some practical applications:
o Eavesdropping
o Long distance, static-free fone calls to phriends
o Dialing direct to Alliance Conferencing (also static free)
o Phucking people over
o Bothering the operator at little risk to yourself
o Blue Boxing with a greatly reduced chance of getting caught
o Anything at all that you want, since you are an extension on
that line
Eavesdropping:
To be most effective, first attach the Beige Box and then your fone.
This eliminates static caused by connecting the Box, therefore reducing the
potential suspicion of your victim. When eavesdropping, it is always best to
be neither seen nor heard. If you hear someone dialing out, do not panic; but
rather hang up, wait, and pick up the receiver again. The person will either
have hung up or tried to complete their call again. If the latter is true,
then listen in, and perhaps you will find information worthy of blackmail! If
you would like to know who you are listening to, after dialing ANI, pull a
CN/A on the number.
Dialing Long Distance:
This section is self-explanatory, but don't forget to dial a "1" before
the NPA.
Dialing Direct to Alliance Conferencing:
Simply dial 1-700-456-1000 and you will get instructions from there. I
prefer this method over PBXs, since PBXs often have poor reception and are
more difficult to come by.
Phucking People Over:
This is a very large topic for discussion. Just by using the other
functions described, you can create a large fone bill for the person (they
will not have to pay it, but it is a hassle for them). In addition, since you
are an extension of the person's line, leave your fone off hook, and they
will not be able to make or receive calls. This can be extremely nasty be-
cause no one would suspect the cause of the problem.
Bothering the Operator:
This is also self-explanatory and can provide hours of entertainment.
Simply ask or say things to her that are offensive and you would not like
traced to your line. This also corresponds with the previous described
section, Phucking People Over. After all, guess who's line it gets traced to?
He he he...
Blue Boxing:
See a file on Blue Boxing for more details. This is an especially nice
feature if you live in an ESS-equipped prefix, since the calls are, once
again, not traced to your line.
___| POTENTIAL RISKS OF BEIGE BOXING |___
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Overuse of the Beige Box may cause suspicions within the Gestapo, and
result in legal problems. Therefore, I would recommend that you:
o Use more than one output device
o Choose a secluded spot to do your Beige Boxing
o Keep a low profile (i.e., do not post under your real name
on a public BBS concerning your accomplishments)
o In order to make sure that the enemy has not been inside your
output device, I recommend that you place a piece of trans-
parent tape over the opening of your output device. There-
fore, if it is opened in your absence, the tape will be dis-
placed and you will be aware of the fact that someone has
been intruding upon your territory.
___| DISCLAIMER |___
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Since this file has been written for information purposes only, the
authors cannot and will not take any responsibility for the construction and
use of the Beige Box.
This file was written by The Exterminator and The Terminal Man 5/17/85