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foetoid
Full Member
USA
554 Posts |
 Posted - 13 May 2002 : 16:52:09
What kind of modem should I use on my Quadra 950? I want something fast, but not burdunsome on the system like the GlobalVillage junk things. Is there anything internal? 28.8 to 56? If so, where can I find something like this? I prefer something internal, but external works to as long as I can start surfin the web on my 950.________________
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oldmacman
Full Member
USA
713 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2002 : 05:17:15
US Robotics and Supra made some good modems for 68k Macs. They're external, but they don't take up much space, and some Supra modems don't need to be plugged into the wall. You should be able to surf fine.Macs Liberated:
SE (with SuperDrive), IIsi, Quadra 700, 6100, PB 5300, PowerMac 5400 PCs liberated from Windows: 3 |
foetoid
Full Member
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2002 : 10:37:29
Thanks a bundle, what's the fastest they made for Mac? 56, 33.6? or something around there?________________
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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2002 : 11:28:25
There's really no reason to get anything less than a 56k modem in this day and age, as all analog modems are now on the cheap. Keep in mind that the FCC limits all analog connections to 53k (although this may change since the implementation of fiber-optics as opposed to copper wirign in many locales), figure in line noise and you're looking at a 33Kbps to 52Kbps normal connectivity range, which thusly yields a 4-6.5KBps average connect speed.Oh and the only internal modems available to desktop 68k's are the Com slot 1 modems, which are only an option on a few 68k's. 666th poster and 666th thread-creator
Mod of the Mac II series Forums
Total 68K Macs liberated: 7
Regular Disappear! Edited by - cinemafia on 14 May 2002 11:29:34 |
SpaceBoy
Full Member
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2002 : 12:04:36
quote:
Oh and the only internal modems available to desktop 68k's are the Com slot 1 modems, which are only an option on a few 68k's.
Funny, but I seem to remember there being some internal NuBus modems, back in the early days. Am I wrong?
Jes' wonderin'.
SpaceBoy
PS I've used my old generic external 56k modem with my Quadra 950 (via a pc-to-mac-stype cable adapter), and it's always worked just fine. AppleBASIC FOREVER!
As of 4/8/02:
TiBook G4/500, "Difference Engine"
PB 1400/133, "KayPro II"
PB 180/33, "Osbourne 1"
PMac 7100/G3-266, "DEC Rainbow" and "Altair 8800"
Quadra 950, "HAL 9000"
iMac Rev.A/333mHz, "Deep Blue"
Newton 120, "PADD" |
Trash80toG-4
NIGHT STALKER
USA
2899 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2002 : 12:14:56
quote:
Funny, but I seem to remember there being some internal NuBus modems, back in the early days. Am I wrong?
yup, i've got one, it's a blazing 1.2k model!they sure don'make em like they did in the good old days, sonny-boy! *thinks he'd better find it and hook the scanner back up before mayor ~coxy yells at him!  * jt  ™. .
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~Coxy
Leader, Tactical Ops Unit
Australia
2822 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2002 : 19:06:26
 I'm gonna be online all day today, so I'll try to get a hold of the PowerMac and do some site work.~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
Mayor of NuBus City
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foetoid
Full Member
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2002 : 09:56:35
quote:
figure in line noise and you're looking at a 33Kbps to 52Kbps normal connectivity range
On my phone line, 48 is where I usually connect. On my dad's line though, his HP OmniBook has connected at 55. No joke. Occasionally I'll get 49333 or 52. but usually 48 on bad days 45333. ________________
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Trash80toG-4
NIGHT STALKER
USA
2899 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2002 : 10:39:50
quote:
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figure in line noise and you're looking at a 33Kbps to 52Kbps normal connectivity range
On my phone line, 48 is where I usually connect. On my dad's line though, his HP OmniBook has connected at 55. No joke. Occasionally I'll get 49333 or 52. but usually 48 on bad days 45333.
browser software lies like a rug, is he using an independent utility for the speed data?jt ™. .
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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2002 : 10:55:15
Let me re-phrase that There aren't any good internal modems for a 68k mac, besides the Com Slot 1 types! 666th poster and 666th thread-creator
Mod of the Mac II series Forums
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foetoid
Full Member
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2002 : 20:02:01
quote:
browser software lies like a rug, is he using an independent utility for the speed data?
Umm.... If you mean how does he get his connection speed number thingy. When you put your mouse over the computers transfering data in the taskbar, it tells you speed. I think it also says in his At&t dialup thingy. ________________
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scchicago
Full Member
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2002 : 13:57:23
YAY! MODEMS!_________________
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Website(closed):
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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2002 : 14:33:54
quote:
If you mean how does he get his connection speed number thingy. When you put your mouse over the computers transfering data in the taskbar, it tells you speed. I think it also says in his At&t dialup thingy.
Holy crap, you/your dad has AT&T Worldnet? I work for them! I'm one of the tech support flunkies that you call up all the time.  Wanna know some inside secrets? 666th poster and 666th thread-creator
Mod of the Mac II series Forums
Total 68K Macs liberated: 7
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modem for 68k
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