Hi, I've been using Internet with a 5260 for some years. It is a pretty similar machine, but I don't know if they suffer from the same issues.
It didn't go fast, I tell you. But it was fast enough if you use System 8.1 with text-based browsers (i.e. Wannabe) or Opera (without images). I used an external modem/answer machine called "Pace 65 Solo". The Apple Remote Access window reported speeds of up to 42k baud. This machine is not available anymore. In the UK based section of eBay there's sometimes one of these sets being sold. I've checked now and there is one starting at 49.99 pounds (oops!) and another one at 9.99. An alternative solution is replacing your logic board and buying another modem. It seems drastic, but it's easy and works. It is possible to install a logic board from one of these models: 6400, 6500, 5400, or 5500. You'll keep most of your stuff (although you will have to buy new RAM, a new modem, and ideally, a Level 2 cache card). Although it's not going to be a G4, you will be able to navigate at decent speed. Altogether it could cost you between 50 and 100 dollars. It's second hand stuff. Javier on 4/3/03 2:08 pm, pamark at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > > Many thanks to all that answered my problem. But unfortunately I think I > found the problem. Many, many thanks to Hal for helping with that. He > came across an article about the 5200 and how it does not support a > modem more than 9600 baud. So my hopes of getting the 5200 online to > browse at a decent are dashed. Guess it is back to the drawing board and > a different mac. Would have never believed that a Power Mac would not be > able to support a 56k modem, especially since the person I bought it > from told me she had it online. Guess I should have asked more > questions......... > > Thanks again to all, > > pam > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
