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G4 with an external usb modem
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Long Beach, CA, USA
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I was wondering if anyone has a G4 with an external modem. I have a Best Data usb 56k modem. For some reasons, I can't connect to aol, or sometimes it connects at 56,000bps, or up to 230,000bps. And the thing is slow, and sometimes speeds up. Let me know if any of you G4 owners have a solution of making my modem stable. It's a roller coaster ride.
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henri
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I suggest you create separate extension set for FaxSTF BE and another for your ISP AOL. The modem works fine if you do this......
There is some USB port problem which makes this necessary......
PS.......AFAIK, there is no Tech support at Best Data and
*almost* none at SmithMicro.
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Sep 1999
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G3/350 with USB Diamond Supra v.90 and connects consistently at 46k - you're reporting cpu to modem - I use this along with Apple internal 56k v.90 and FCR's LinkUPPP Turbo for dual modem multilink PPP.
USB devices in general are iffy - this one works as well as any v.90, very happy.
MacComCenter Pro allows easy switching of settings and supports multiple ports (five anyway), which can have their own state (send only, receive/send, disabled). I sure hope SmithMicro keeps and continues to upgrade this product, but haven't seen an update for OS 9 and it is flaky doing install.
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Gregory Youngs
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: chicago,il,usa
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I have a brand-new G4/450 and just added a 56k usb modem from Viking(vikingcomponents.com). I usually connect at between 44-46. So far it has been very reliable and a great value.($30 at MicroCenter) Negatives: For OS9 the software install was a bit tedious ...Special instructions on their web site for OS9. Also, uses the G3 B/W color scheme, not G4 Graphite. But for $30.......
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Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-
Albert Einstein
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Long Beach, CA, USA
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Thanks for the great information. I'm probably going to stick with the modem for a week, then I'm going to get dsl service. The modem is just not happening for me. Too slow  My G3 with an external SupraExpress modem is faster than my G4 (Internet wise)
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: chicago,il,usa
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I'm actually in the same situation...I purchased the modem as a temporary measure. I signed up for DSL through Flashcom...but it's a 4-6 week wait for installation. Let me know how your DSL service works out....
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Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-
Albert Einstein
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