Re: Software for an older Mac Modem

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"Trevor J. Mahan" <tjmahanNOSPAM@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Hello everyone:
>
>I found an older Modem from a Mac SE that I'd like to use with either my IIe
>or IIgs.  It is a Practical Peripherals MC144MT II.  I didn't get any
>software with it, and it wouldn't work on the A2 series anyway.  I would,
>however, like to know if one of the A2 programs might work with it
>nonetheless.  Do I need a specific driver or will one for the IIgs or IIe
>work?  Also will a program like ProTerm or AppleLink work with this?  Thanks
>for the help!

Actually, I'm pretty sure that modem will work fine on
the IIGS.  The IIGS uses the same serial chip and serial
connectors as the Mac, so the serial ports will go up to
56k normal serial or 230k AppleTalk.

ProTERM will handle it.  You'll want to set port speed
to at least 38400 although 19200 might be sufficient for
most compressed files (non compressed files are
compressed by the modem and might need the extra
port speed).  I think there is actually a "Practical
Peripherals 14.4" setting in ProTERM.  If not, use
"Generic Hayes 14.4" or something similar.