--- Josh Keady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's the nice thing about the USR modems, they use > a very standard > set of commands so that just about any device can > talk to them.
I have an external USR 33.6 voice modem that will not work properly with a Mac. I got it to dial but no matter what cable I tried or software settings, once it dialed through to the ISP, no more data was allowed to pass in either direction. I have a much newer USR 56k voice modem with both serial and USB connections. Currently it's running on the serial port on my PC, had to update the firmware to make it Win 2K/XP compatable. USR says it will not work with a Mac and it probalby won't due to something USR has planted in the firmware to stop it from doing so. I dunno how they do it, but USR has made several external modems that are NOT software driven and require nothing but an INF file for Windows (or just an init string for Linux etc) that will not work with a Mac. Usually they had an equivalent Macintosh version of the same modem for a much higher price. Even nastier is some of those "Mac only" modems work fine with a PC. Other modem shenanigans happen with other brands. There's one model of BestData that's a 56K FAX/modem, no voice features. The going price is usually around $50. It's marketed as a "Mac" modem but it works perfectly fine with a PC. Just use a PC type cable and download the INF from BestData. Nobody sells the "PC" version of that modem, they only sell the next model up with voice features, for $80 to $90! So if you want a good, affordable 56K modem for Mac or PC, try the BestData 56SX2MAC. ===== "You never have to repair or replace what you leave out of the design." William "Bill" Powell Lear, inventor of the 8-Track tape and the Lear Jet. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ ---------- 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>
