Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Crawfordsville, IN, USA
Posts: 21

Hello,

I have searched other threads and founds some info on this topic, but none that (for me) clearly gave me the step by step process to making an external modem work for the Visor.

I have a 33.6 modem with 25 pin serial input.
I have the Visor Deluxe and a Serial hot sync cradel.
I have a Null modem adapter cable that will attach the Visor to the modem.
Note: The cables are both female on the end so I need to go to Radio Shack to get a piece that will attach these two together.

What programs should I download to get on line, surf, hot sync, and check e-mail?

Also, how should I teach the Visor to work with my Modem?

Thanks,
Ron Reed

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

The hardware end of this has been discussed in detail in this thread. One thing to remember is to have the Visor turned off when connecting it to the modem. This prevents the serial port lockup.

For software, you can try MultiMail and Eudora for email, and AvantGo, ProxiWeb, and Browse-It for web browsing.

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Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Crawfordsville, IN, USA
Posts: 21

Still not working?? (Please help)

After reviewing this older thread on this subject, here's where I stand.

Please help.

External Modem Help Needed!

Please help! I am SO close to being able to surf with my Visor via an external modem!

Below you will find a complete listing of the gear I am using and the settings I have made to the Visor.

Here's the problem step by step.
1. I go to Avantgo on my Visor.
2. I go to the file folder icon which allows me to input a URL.
3. I input visorcentral.com (the http:\\www. is already there.
4 I click "OK"
4. the modem dials (I see "dialing TCTC.com on the screen.
6. I see "Signing on" (on Visor)
7. I see "established" (on Visor)
8. I see "Fatal Exception" and a reset button. (on Visor)
Obviously Step 8 is the frustration.

My setup consists of the following:
Visor Deluxe
Compaq/Microcom Deskporte 28.8P 33,600 bps V.34 Data/ Fax External Modem
Handspring Serial (hotsync) cradle (These are female on the end)
9 pin to 25 pin Null Modem cable (This is female on the serial end as well)
a small connector I picked up at Radio Shack to connect the two female serial ends.(serial cradle to Null Modem cable)
AvantGo (browser)

PalmOS Preferences settings are:
Network:
Service: tctc.com (this is my local ISP
User Name: rrreed
Password: -Assigned-
Phone: (my dial up)
Details:
Connection Type: PPP
Idle timeout: Power Off
Query DNS: -Not Checked-
Primary DNS: 205.243.39.34 (this is the same as I must use for my local ISP service)
Secondary DNS: 205.243.39.39 (this is the same as I must use for my local ISP service)
IP Address: Automatic

Under "Modem" in the Preferences screen:

Modem: Custom
Speed: 57,600 bps
Speaker: Low
Flow Ctr: Off (this may be my problem. I cannot figure out how to shut the flow control off on my modem. The manual states that I must use the following command line "AT\G0\Q0" without quotes. The problem is that I don't know where to put this info.)
Country: Other
String: AT&F1&C1&K0%C3

Again, I have borrowed these settings from other posts in this thread. Please help me resolve this issue as I am SO close to being able to surf with my Visor!

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

Re: Still not working?? (Please help)

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Originally posted by rrreed
After reviewing this older thread on this subject, here's where I stand.

Please help.

External Modem Help Needed!

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See my reply in the other thread.

Also, please try not to post similar messages in multiple threads... it can get confusing...

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