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From: hoyme@coltrane.SRC.Honeywell.COM (Ken Hoyme)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Questions about Hayes compatible modems
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Date: 6 Jan 89 18:54:55 GMT
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I have a couple of modem questions:

1) Does anyone have any experience with the Supra Modem 2400?  I seem to 
   recall some mention of this a couple of months back, but I don't recall
   the particulars.  At $149 it is certainly the cheapest 2400 baud option.
   Is it fully Hayes compatible?  Reliable?  Would anyone recommend any of 
   the other inexpensive 2400 baud modems over the Supra?

2) We have a LocalTalk zone of about 35 Macs.  I am interested in the Shiva
   NetModem 2400 as a possible shared modem.  Can anyone comment on the 
   security provided for call in users?  (I understand it is a password
   system..How secure is it?)  Also, their ads show the ability to have a
   remote Mac dial in using any modem and be able to look like they are in 
   the LocalTalk zone  (print to LaserWriters, use TOPS, etc.)  Has anyone
   tried this?  How well does it work?  Am I correct that the other modem
   does not have to be a Shiva?

Thanks in advance for the info
Ken Hoyme                    Honeywell Systems and Research Center
(612)782-7354                3660 Technology Dr., Minneapolis, MN 55418
Internet: hoyme@src.honeywell.com