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Tony Pacc
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 Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:02 pm Post subject: serial port |
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I have a 3 com courier v everything modem connected to serial port,I am
getting a new computer that has no serial port, only usb ports, is there
anyway I can connect this modem to a usb port with a serial port to usb
cable,or install a serial port card in the new computer,any
suggestions.Thanks |
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Tony Pacc
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| Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: serial port |
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"Tony Pacc" <tpacc@execpc.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I have a 3 com courier v everything modem connected to serial port,I am
getting a new computer that has no serial port, only usb ports, is there
anyway I can connect this modem to a usb port with a serial port to usb
cable,or install a serial port card in the new computer,any
suggestions.Thanks
PS ,this a external modem |
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Reed
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| Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:42 am Post subject: Re: serial port |
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Tony Pacc wrote:
| Quote: | "Tony Pacc" <tpacc@execpc.com> wrote in message
news:12pfnmjg2ov9q04@corp.supernews.com...
I have a 3 com courier v everything modem connected to serial port,I am
getting a new computer that has no serial port, only usb ports, is there
anyway I can connect this modem to a usb port with a serial port to usb
cable,or install a serial port card in the new computer,any
suggestions.Thanks
PS ,this a external modem
Are you sure the new computer does not have a built-in dial modem ?? |
Most do. Does the unit have a port labeled as "phone", or handset symbol ??
Otherwise, you will need a USB-to-serial adapter, which is more than
just a cable. Or if you have available slots, a serial port card.
--reed |
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Tony Pacc
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| Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:16 am Post subject: Re: serial port |
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Thanks for the reply,no it doesn't have a built-in modem,evently I will get
Roadrunner,but right now I need dial-up,if usb to serial adapter will work
that might be the way to go,depending on the cost.
"Reed" <reedh@rmi.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Tony Pacc wrote:
"Tony Pacc" <tpacc@execpc.com> wrote in message
news:12pfnmjg2ov9q04@corp.supernews.com...
I have a 3 com courier v everything modem connected to serial port,I am
getting a new computer that has no serial port, only usb ports, is there
anyway I can connect this modem to a usb port with a serial port to usb
cable,or install a serial port card in the new computer,any
suggestions.Thanks
PS ,this a external modem
Are you sure the new computer does not have a built-in dial modem ??
Most do. Does the unit have a port labeled as "phone", or handset symbol
??
Otherwise, you will need a USB-to-serial adapter, which is more than
just a cable. Or if you have available slots, a serial port card.
--reed |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:19 am Post subject: Re: serial port |
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"Tony Pacc" <tpacc@execpc.com> wrote in
news:12pfnmjg2ov9q04@corp.supernews.com:
| Quote: | I have a 3 com courier v everything modem connected to
serial port,I am getting a new computer that has no serial
port, only usb ports, is there anyway I can connect this
modem to a usb port with a serial port to usb cable,or
install a serial port card in the new computer,any
suggestions.Thanks
The new computer will have (very likely) a com port on the |
motherboard. Check the MoBo manual, look for a la "COM1".
All you need is a D9 or D25 bracket (connector) with a cable
which plugs into the MoBo.
A few $ at cop. store. Ask for D9 or D25, that is, whatever is
at the end of your modem cable now.
J
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Moe Trin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:13 am Post subject: Re: serial port |
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On Sun, 31 Dec 2006, in the Usenet newsgroup comp.dcom.modems, in article
<RoUlh.5651$w91.3067@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>, Reed wrote:
| Quote: | Are you sure the new computer does not have a built-in dial modem ??
Most do. Does the unit have a port labeled as "phone", or handset
symbol ??
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While the O/P seems to be using windoze, those internal or built-in
so-called "modems" are invariably loosemodems of one version or another.
You seem to be posting from a Macintosh, and the manufacturers rarely
bother to supply the non-windoze software needed to emulate the hardware
that they left out to "reduce expenses". I also have much better things
to do with my CPU cycles. We'll ignore the very religious subject of
"internal verses external" modems ;-)
| Quote: | Otherwise, you will need a USB-to-serial adapter, which is more than
just a cable. Or if you have available slots, a serial port card.
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Very suitable solutions.
Old guy |
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Rob S
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: serial port |
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On Mon, 01 Jan 2007 04:19:45 GMT, me@tadyatam.invalid wrote:
-The new computer will have (very likely) a com port on the
-motherboard. Check the MoBo manual, look for a la "COM1".
I would take issue with "very likely". Possible, sure. I would take a look in
BIOS first - if you can't see a serial/com port in there, there won't be a riser
on the MB, or it won't be useable. But this is the best solution by far.
Second best is a PCI serial card from the likes of lindy.
Third is a USB / serial converter cable. (A long way third).
I speak from experience! (The serial to usb have a habit of not working, or
changing their COM number...)
regards
-Rob
robatwork at mail dot com |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:35 am Post subject: Re: serial port |
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Rob S <robatworkDeleteTheseFourWords@mail.com> wrote in
news:459b5295.13874250@giganews.nildram.co.uk:
| Quote: | On Mon, 01 Jan 2007 04:19:45 GMT, me@tadyatam.invalid
wrote:
-The new computer will have (very likely) a com port on the
-motherboard. Check the MoBo manual, look for a la "COM1".
I would take issue with "very likely". Possible, sure. I
would take a look in BIOS first - if you can't see a
serial/com port in there, there won't be a riser on the MB,
or it won't be useable. But this is the best solution by
far.
Second best is a PCI serial card from the likes of lindy.
Third is a USB / serial converter cable. (A long way
third).
I speak from experience! (The serial to usb have a habit of
not working, or changing their COM number...)
regards
-Rob
robatwork at mail dot com
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Yeah, you're right; "possibly" rather than "very likely" - I
don't know for sure which one. ;)
Similarly, reading MoBo manual (if one came w/ the box) might
_possibly_ help.
A trip back to the store (if there is one) would be the safest
thing to do for the OP.
BTW, thanks for the heads up -- we didn't about serial to USB
changing the com #s.
J
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