Re: foreign modems

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Subject: Re: foreign modems
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Date: Mon, 16-Jul-84 14:42:28 EDT
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I'm using a USR 212A Autodial modem on my Mac and it works just fine. I
took the wiring instructions from the comments in one of the early versions
of MacTep. Since the cable did not include a connection for DTR, I had to
set the 'DTR override' switch on the back of the Autodial to get it working.
The version of MacTep archived at sumex-aim should have instructions for a
more complete cable. I believe the cable wiring to hook a Volksmodem to the
Mac can be found in database section 5 of the Apple SIG on Compuserve.

Since the modem works with MacTep, I know that it will work with MacTerminal.
The only question is whether MacTerminal's special features (on-screen LEDs
and Dial command) will work with the USR. I don't care whether the on-screen
LEDs work or not since I have *real* LEDs on the front of the modem. The USR
and Hayes use the same command for dialing the phone (yes, I know the modems
differ quite a bit in other respects), and it's probably a fairly safe bet to
assume that the Apple modem is based on either a USR or a Hayes.