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| Click here to select a new forum. | | Options connecting a wifi modem with RS-232 port to my IIci? | Posted by: Bolkonskij on 2020-09-27 21:37:19
Hey everyone,
I bought a WiFi modem that will allow my IIci to dial into BBSes. If it works, I may post about it in another thread 🙂  my problem is that it comes with a RS-232 port, which isn't something our Macs have. Rummaging in the basement boxes I've found a RS-232 DB9 to 8P Mini Din cable. It seems like a perfect fit. But I'm somehow reluctant to simply connect any cable to my precious IIci. (I know too few about cables, electricity & hardware)
Enclosing a pic of the cable.
Will this cable work with the printer port on a classic Mac or will I need to look for another solution? If so, what would be my option?
Thanks in advance. Appreciate the help!
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| Posted by: cheesestraws on 2020-09-27 22:01:11
I'd give it a try, personally. You might need an adapter to swap TX and RX depending on how the modem and the cable are wired.
| Posted by: NJRoadfan on 2020-09-27 22:54:37
I would keep to speeds of 9600baud or lower for testing, mostly because many Mac to RS-232 serial cables are not wired correctly for hardware handshaking. Once you know the cable is working, you can try higher speeds.
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