David Dierlam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > ---I'm the guy with the dead serial ports. I reemeber > this IS a PCI mac. I DO have USB installed and running > a HP scanner very well. With the new printers out > there and usb modems-why not just change over to USB > devices?? Anybody have experience with USB modems?? > I'm bidding on a Viking. Heard of them?? 56k, V90.
I've got my modem hooked up to one of those NAT firewalling routers. They're meant for broadband, but mine's got a "backup" serial connection for a modem, and it handles the PPP stuff. The computer, of course, is hooked via the ethernet port to the router. There's a Javascript web page on the router for connecting, configuring, etc. I haven't done any testing, but just on the surface I'd expect the ethernet connection to have significantly less overhead than a USB modem. I paid $50 after rebate for the router a couple of years ago. -- Dana [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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
