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From: rder@pro-palmtree.cts.com (Richard Der)
Subject: Mini FAQ - Apple II with high speed modem
Organization: The Palmtree BBS - 310/453-8726 - Santa Monica, CA
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 96 23:47:26 PDT
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This is the nascent FAQ for II's with high speed modems, inspired
by recent questions and answers that have been posed in
comp.sys.apple2.com. Please feel free to distribute it everywhere
and correct or add on to it. This FAQ is public domain (since the
info came from the public in the first place, it is only fitting).
Q: I have an Apple IIe and was wondering what is the fastest modem
I can use on it.
A: The Super Serial Card and compatible serial cards max out at
19200. As a result, 14.4 modems are the fastest modems that
can be used on the IIe.
Q: Would a 28.8 modem work?
A: Yes, but it will automatically switch into 14.4 mode. The Super
Serial Card maxes out at 19200, so when the 28.8 modem senses that
the computer is communicating with it at 19200, it automatically
locks out 28.8 functions. So you can use a 28.8 modem, but its
fastest connection speed is useless.
Q: Apple doesn't carry the Super Serial Card anymore, where do I
find one.
A: Scantron Quality Computers at (800)777-3642 carries compatible
serial cards made by Sequential Systems. [sales@qualitycomp.com]
Q: What communications software works at 14.4, supports VT100, and
does Zmodem.
A: ProTERM 3.1 for the Apple II, available at Scantron Quality
Computers at (800)777-3642.
Q: Will the same cable that I use to connect my 2400 modem work
with a 14.4 modem.
A: Yes, all RS232 modems will work with the same cable.
Q: Where do I get a serial cable? PC serial cables have the wrong
connector.
A: Apple IIe serial cables are available at Scantron Quality
Computers at (800)777-3642.
Q: I am going to share the modem with an Apple IIGS, is the 28.8
better.
A: Yes, the IIGS will take advantage of the 28.8's maximum speed.
While the Apple IIe can use it at 14.4.
Q: With a fast modem, how can the IIe connect to the internet?
A: Get an Internet Service Provider that has the option of a text
based shell account. For email, Proline and METAL BBS's
work well too.
Q: I'm on the Internet and running the lynx web browser. It dosn't
look like Netscape Navigator at all. Where do I put in the URL?
A: Type "g" which will bring up a URL dialog. You can then type in
the URL and hit return.
Q: How do I download an .SHK file through lynx? Selecting the link
gives an unusable text dump.
A: Just highlight the link, but do not press return. Press "d"
instead, which will bring up the download dialog.
Q: Does what apply to the IIe also apply to the //c?
A: Mainly. The //c requires a different cable, also available from
Scantron Quality Computers at (800)777-3642. If the particular
//c model is a IIc Plus, you can use a Macintosh modem cable
with it, available in most computer stores.
Q: What about the IIGS?
A: What is said about the IIe applies to the IIGS except:
1) The IIGS port can easily go up to 57600, so faster modems
are no problem.
2) The IIGS uses Macintosh modem cables available in any
computer store.
3) The IIGS can use its own modem software, such as Spectrum
(available from Seven Hills at sevenhills@aol.com) which
is more powerful and graphical.
4) You will soon not need a shell account but instead can
use your normal PC style internet connection when GS
TCP/IP and graphical web browser are released.
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