Re: B&W Modem

[sean]

I'm currently using a Swann MacSurfer USB modem and connecting at  
50666 speeds 99.9% of the time (very occassionally connect at 48k, so 
just reconnect).  I have found it to be a very good modem but need to 
get hold of another one and found that the maker of it no longer sells 
a Mac version.  I never thought to look around for a second hand one.  
But your post put me of a mind to do that, thanks.  Just FYI the 
modem's internals are based on the Atlas modem board and the 
manufacturer used to have a downloadable script for MacOS X.

Oops I am wrong I just found that they are selling Mac USB modems 
(dunno what website I was looking at!).

Anyway here is the link if anyone is interested.
http://www.swann.com.au/show_cat.php?catid=12
The modems tend to be on the expensive side but the performance in very 
good, so a second hand one would serve you well.

Thanks for all comments on this query.
Sean (ain't it great when you answer you own questions!)
On 19 Sep 2004, at 07:44, G-List wrote:
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:03:55 -0400
Subject: Re: B&W Modem
From: Ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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There are no PCI modems for Macs that I have ever seen.
Your B&W uses a special internal 56k modem that is not a PCI card but
was made for the B&W and also the Yikes G4 I think. The modems are
cheap and plentiful on the used market at about $20.00 and they work
pretty well. I can get 46-48 speeds on the B&W internal modem on the
same lines my PTP external US Robotics 56k only gets 33 at best,
ever....
Downloads are about 4-6kbs on the B&W modem and about 2-3kbs on the US
Robotics.
Your other options are:
1. A USB modem - Sorry don't know anything about them but with OSX it
should be a no brainer to use.
2. A USB to Serial adapter to attach a serial external modem to the USB
port. (costs about as much as the B&W modem)
If you download the Apple manual it will show how to install the modem.
It's an easy 1 minute job.
HTH,
Ron
On Saturday, September 18, 2004, at 08:12 AM, sean wrote:
Hi all.
Does anyone know of an internal 56k modem PCI card that they would
recommend and that will work and has scripts for OS 10.3.5?
Failing that can anyone recommend a external USB modem for use with OS
X?  Obviously would prefer a PCI card since I have the space free.
I know ADSL is the way to go but am limited to modem access for the
mean time.
My system:
B&W rev2, Encore/Ziff  1Ghz G4, 640Mb RAM, ATI Rage 128
Thanks for any help/advice
___________
Sean

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