on 11/30/01 11:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > God has blessed me with a 540c powerbook. > I want to get a modem for it. > Do I need an internal modem, or will one of those (PCMIA) <- did I get that > right?, cards work? > How do they work? > Are they just plugged in, do I need a special adapter? > Where would I plug it in? > Thanks for any info. > > God Bless! > Junior > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Be an organ donor, give your heart to Jesus. You will (forever, and > eternally, be grateful you did).
Okay. First, you may wish to check the back of the machine carefully, as there may be a modem already there. According to <http://lowendmac.com/pb/540.shtml>, the 540 and 540c both came standard with a Global Village 19.2 kbps modem. According to <http://lowendmac.com/pb/540c.shtml>, this modem fits into a proprietary modem slot, so there may be trouble finding one if you don't have one already. I don't really know though. You might have luck asking around on the PowerBook list at <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> or the LEM Swap list at <http://lowendmac.com/lists/swap.html>. >From my limited research into it, I get the impression that either the 540c doesn't have a PCMCIA slot, or at least, it's not necessary to use it for a modem. To my knowledge, you need no special adapter either. Also, if you cannot find a modem port on the back of your machine nor are you able to locate a suitable internal modem to install, then you do have a standard serial port (not a GeoPort) which you could reasonably attach any normal modem to, just as you would a desktop Mac. -- Johnathan Grant [EMAIL PROTECTED] netKokomo @ http://netkokomo.com/ instantLotto @ http://instantLotto.cjb.net/ -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
