PowerBook 180c modem software for System 7.1

[ibook99]

I have two PowerBook modems for my 180c; however, I cannot find any software for them. One is a "Supra Fax Modem 144PB," and the other is a PowerPort Gold Model A502".

I assume these are after-market modems since the add-on modem in the Fall 1993 Apple Catalogue is called an "Express Modem" and costs $250 extra.

 

[3lectr1cPPC]

SupraFAX looks like the same one that's in my PowerBook 170. Never looked for its software, but I recognize that one weird looking electrolytic style capacitor that has different labeling from other brands found in Macs. Kept a close eye on it in my 170 and it doesn't appear to have leaked even slightly, the pads for it are as shiny as they come, not "doesn't look like it's leaking to me" shiny that you see often where dullness is visible.

 

[croissantking]

I have the Express Modem in my 165 - I think. Would also like to know how to get drivers for this.

 

[croissantking]

Would the PowerPort software not be available on Macintosh Garden? I have it installed for the PP A540 on my PowerBook 540c, I can send it over to you if you want.

 

[croissantking]

GlobalFax (Global Village PowerPort software) - Macintosh Garden

Installer disk for GlobalFax software 2.08, AppleTalk Remote Access scripts for PowerPort and Global Village Mercury/Gold/Silver modems, and ZTerm 0.9. GlobalFax allows PowerPort modem users to send and receive faxes with their PowerPort or GV modems.

macintoshgarden.org

 

[3lectr1cPPC]

That 165 modem probably needs to be recapped - those are the normal SMD caps we all know and love.

 

[croissantking]

That 165 modem probably needs to be recapped - those are the normal SMD caps we all know and love.

I have done it this was the photo I took as a reference a while back so I could order the right caps.

 

[3lectr1cPPC]

Nice! I'll add the reference to my website.

 

[Sideburn]

I finally got my PowerBook 180 built in apple modem to work by installing the express modem drivers from the custom install options on this cd image: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-telecom-v303

 

[croissantking]

I finally got my PowerBook 180 built in apple modem to work by installing the express modem drivers from the custom install options on this cd image: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-telecom-v303

Does your modem look like any of the ones posted above?

I’m not sure if I have an express modem, as it seems to be made by PSI integration.

 

[Sideburn]

I have two and both say apple on them.
T he ey look like this one —> https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/WPuQpgkMjrYZvbDi.huge

I read somewhere that they are express modems and then found the software and that solved the issue. A whole new control panel for it.