Re: NTLK Connecting MP130 to G4

From: Robert Benschop (robertbenschop@bigfoot.com)
Date: Fri Jun 16 2000 - 02:39:00 CDT


on 16-06-2000 6:39, Brian W. Honeycutt at bwhoneycutt@mindspring.com wrote:

> Also, if this just cannot be done, then what is the next best option? Do
> USB to Serial adapters work with the MP's? What about a serial port add-on
> card for the G4? Any suggestions? As far as I can tell (from FAQ),
> ethernet is not an option for the MP130. Isn't there a way to go
> modem-to-modem also? Now I'm really sounding desperate!

You're right, ethernet only works with system 2.1 (2x00 and eMate)
Sounds like USB->serial will be a good option, both Keyspan and Belkin have
been reported on this list as working fine with Newtons.
Modem to modem should work too, didn't try this myself yet so guess we'll
have to wait for someone else to chime in ;-)

Robert Benschop

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