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From: bob@pirates.armstrong.edu (Bob Fawcett)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Re: Connecting by Modem to Network -- Question
Message-ID: <1991May30.125256.12940@pirates.armstrong.edu>
Date: 30 May 91 12:52:56 GMT
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In article <1991May29.043530.21937@mcs.drexel.edu> tdslotte@mcs.drexel.edu (Dave Slotter) writes:
>In article <1991May27.133153.1652@pirates.armstrong.edu> bob@pirates.armstrong.e
>du (Bob Fawcett) writes:
>>You need a Shiva NetModem and the software that comes with it.  It does
>>just exactly that.
>>
>
>Is it possible to purchase such software without purchasing the modem?  Is the
>software written so that it it necessary to use their modem?  I have a Hayes
>v-series 9600 and it would be a waste for me to buy this modem when I already
>have a reliable, high-speed modem.
>
You still need the hardware that makes the modem a stand alone network device
Shiva also makes a product called a NetSerial which comes with the software.
This gives you a network-connected serial port to which you can attach any
serial device including your favorite high speed modem.  The NetModem also
comes in a 9600 variety.  Mine is older and is the 2400 variety.  I use it
regularly to connect from home.  Also, there is a chooser device that allows
the modem to be shared across the network.  I just bring up White Knight and
dial as if the modem where attached to my Mac.  Even the dialing sounds are
digitized and sent to your mac speaker.  Neat stuff.

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