[UCLA-LUG] external modem

[Todd A. Lyons]

Leston Buell wrote:

> > when you say that, do you mean that the modem has a 25 pin connector?  or
> >  if it's really a parallel port device, you're probably going to have some
> problems.
> Yes, it really does have a 25 pin connector. I've set up another computer
> with a similar modem (not the same brand, but the same kind of connector, i
> think) and didn't have this problem.  I'll try to get an adaptor as you
> suggest.

Leston, if the 25 pin connector on your computer has the male pins, it's
a serial port.  If the 25 pin connector on your computer has the female
holes, it's a parallel port or a SCSI port.

I've not ever seen a modem that attached to the parallel port, so it's a
safe bet that your modem is a serial modem, which means you need to get
either a cable that is 25 pin female to whatever is on the back of your
modem, or an adapter that is 9 pin male to 25 pin female.
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