Re: another newbie ADT question (sorry)

["Phoenyx" <quazar@dcnet2000.com>]

In article <8kra9s$74n$1@nnrp1.deja.com>, cjyo@my-deja.com wrote: 
> I've just started trying to get ADT to work from a Windows98 PC to an 
> Apple ][+.  I'm using the Apple Super Serial Card in terminal mode with
> a straight-through cable.

I have heard from some that the straight through cable will work if the
SSC is set correctly. To set the SSC you will have to toggle some of
the dip switches on it and set the modem/terminal block. In your case,
I think the M/T block should be set to terminal. As for the switch
settings, I think they are in Rubywand's FAQ. If you can't locate them
reply here with the PC settings and I will try and match them from the
SSC manual.

> My (Windows) question is: can I hook the straight-through cable from 
> the Apple SSC to the 25-pin Parallel printer port on my PC?  So far it
> doesn't seem to be working, because I can't select the Parallel port in
> any of my terminal programs on the PC.  The only available choices are
> my PC Modem or Com Ports.

Well, this has been explained by others, short answer, no. Normally, the
parallel port is used for peripherals like printers and ZIP drives, etc.

> I'm guessing from the ADT readme, that I actually need to connect the 
> Apple SSC, through the straight-through (or null modem cable) to one of
> the 9-pin COM ports with a DB-25 to DB-9 cable, instead of the 25 pin
> Parallel port.  So I bought the wrong cable...Is this correct?

You can easily get a 25 to 9 pin adapter for your cable. It sounds like
you only have 9 pin serial connectors available. Consider also if you
have a serial mouse. If so, you need to make sure you have two serial
ports. Some systems only include one, esp' if there is an internal modem.
 
> I have installed the Windows Direct Cable Connection system - does this 
> have anything to do with getting ADT to connect to the Apple?

The Direct Cable Connection is a simple parallel network. Similiar to
Laplink. It's primary purpose is to sync files between a desktop and a
laptop. It is also very useful for standard file transfers. Years ago I
used a MsDos program which used these concepts to network a second PC
to my bbs so I could be logged on as an outside user. Lot's of fun.
 
> Finally, what is the best Windows terminal program to use?  (I'm just 
> using HyperTerm as mentioned in the ADT readme).

Hyperterm should handle all your file transfer needs, such as SHK, BSQ
etc. You will need a comm program on the II also. However, it is also
useful for testing cable connections without a comm program on the II.
To do this, enter Applesoft basic. If everything is set, you can type
IN#2 and PR#2 to send i/o through the serial port on the PC. On the PC,
type catalog and you should see the contents of the current disk 
displayed in Hyperterm.

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Thanks for your time and interest in what I had to say.
I hope it was at least helpful and interesting.

Phoenyx
Apple II user since 04/84

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