Subject: Mini FAQ - Apple II with high speed modem
From: [email-masked] (Richard Der)
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 96 23:47:26 PDT
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2.comm

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. [[email-masked]]
 
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 [email-masked]) 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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