Re: [SLUG] Null modem and phone cord

From: Pete S. (linux@myraandpete.net)
Date: Mon Sep 20 2004 - 23:00:17 EDT


Ronald KA4INM Youvan wrote:

>> If you already have a cable from each to a modem, it's prpbably a lot
>> cheaper simply to get a null-modem adapter that's DB25 on both ends
>> (and maybe a gender changer).
>
>
> Borrow a "lap link" cable from a chum, it will have a 9 and a 25 pin
> connector on each end of a 6 to 9 foot cable.
> This is what they are made for.

I am guessing these PC's do have PCI slots? If they do... $4.00 NIC
(including shipping) each http://store.mrtechus.com/viach10pcifa.html

If laptops... PCMCIA NIC... $13 each (including S&H)
http://www.unityelectronics.com/product-product_id/700

Ok... ISA NIC? $9 each (including S&H)
http://www.cmishop.com/store/ShowDetails.asp?txtProductName=NIC/3C509B-TPO-BK&txtMfgPartNo=&nCategorySubID=125&txtSiteTrack=pw
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