[NTLK] Re: Ethernet cards for eMate (why?)

From: Victor Rehorst (victor_at_newtontalk.net)
Date: Fri Jun 15 2001 - 11:12:24 PDT


On Fri, 15 Jun 2001 aluro_at_correo.unam.mx wrote:

> Why do you want ethernet cards if there is a cable for connecting eMates and
> eMate to PCs/Macintoshes]? By the way, I own an eMate, but I cant find that
> cable, because the eMate has a din9 port and the cables I've found are din8 to
> serial. Could you help me?
> Thanks.

The 9th pin is not necessary to make a serial connection. It's only if
you have a "GeoPort" external modem - then then 9th pin is to power the
modem.

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