I have a Duo 280c (System 7.5.5) and for some reason I couldn't get Zterm to work at all today. It refused to believe there is a serial port on my 280c and only gave me an option: internal 19.2K modem. The host PC I tried to connect with was Windows XP running Hyperterminal. I had everything working before via serial port but today, no serial port. I couldn't use modem to modem connection because for some reason my PC' 56K external has a hard time with the 19.2K modem and often would drop within a minute of establishing a connection. I've tried disabling redundant protocol and resorted to connecting as low as 9600 bps without luck.
Why couldn't the Zterm find the serial port? I have no printer installed (I see a "null" on desktop though but not connected to anything) and Appletalk was turned off. So by all account the serial port should have been available. And it had been working before. I hadn't changed any setting other than mouse speed in the control panel. I was trying to transfer a bunch of text files to my laptop for reading later (beside laptop is easier to use on bed than a 20 lbs PC and 19" monitor ^.^) and I don't have ethernet option for the Duo. I ended up having to lug my recently mothballed Duo Dock and used it to transfer the files. PS the cable I was using came with my Quicktake 150 for Windows and it was perfect for PC to Mac serial connection which has 9 pin DB to 8 pin mini DIN. An useful tip if you have such cable and frequently connect Mac to PC without wanting to mess with fussy network protocol or hard to find ethernet adapter or simply a quick and temporary solution. Quicktake for Mac would have only 8 pin mini DIN at both end and not be useable for PC connection. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
