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Attaching external robotics modem
Name: netman Date: February 1, 2003 at 19:15:04 Pacific OS: win 98 CPU/Ram: 400 mhz,64mb
Comment:
hi i have U.S robotics External modem. i donot have USB port. I only have printer port availible. Tell me where and how should i attach my modem with my computer. thanking in anticipation. netman
Name: Clyde Date: February 1, 2003 at 19:16:50 Pacific
Reply:
If it's a USB modem you're outta luck dude.
Clyde
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Response Number 2
Name: netman Date: February 1, 2003 at 19:22:08 Pacific
Reply:
it has connecters like printer cable..
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Response Number 3
Name: ryan Date: February 1, 2003 at 19:53:48 Pacific
Reply:
is it serial port connector?? most external modem use serial port instead of parell port.. parell port, that's for printer ONLY. i have never heard of parnell port modem. by the way, how old is ur system? your computer should have serial port equipped.
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Response Number 4
Name: steven Date: February 1, 2003 at 20:08:53 Pacific
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I've got an external USR modem with the 25 pin attachment and I use an adapter so I can hook it up to the 9 pin serial connection. Works great.
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Response Number 5
Name: ShutMeUpOrDown Date: February 1, 2003 at 23:02:01 Pacific
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As steve said.. you need a 25pin tp db9 adaptor. 25 pin at the modem to a serial port at the pc.
If you dont have a serial cable.. you can get a 25 to db9 cable.. this eliminates the adaptor. Radio shack and any pc store has them.
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