Performa 5400 Directors Edition — #16

Post #16 by LCGuy

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Software
Post Date	Sat, 13 Nov 2010 - 17:14
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/performa-5400-directors-edition.21647/

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Yes, that's completely true. My 5215 does not have a modem port because of the Global Fax modem that was installed on it instead (which sucks, because the Global Fax is rated at 28k, while my old USRobotics external modem, which requires to be hooked up to either the printer port, or the modem port, is rated at 56k). I could use the USRobotics one, but I no longer have an AOL account (got rid of it last week in favour of Rogers Hi-Speed), and I would not be able to print out anything as the printer port would be utilized by the modem.

As I said - pull the CommSlot modem and pop the plug off the modem port. You will find that there actually is a modem port there, its just covered to prevent you from using it when the modem is installed. With the modem out that serial port becomes fully available, and you can connect any serial device to it - including your USRobotics modem. As I said - lots of people used to do this back int he day.