Re: [NTLK] "Hot" connecting Newton to USB/Serial

From: Mark Ross (markross13_at_home.com)
Date: Mon Sep 03 2001 - 18:49:07 EDT


>
>on 9/2/01 3:26 PM, ThisOlNewt_at_aol.com at ThisOlNewt_at_aol.com wrote:
>
>> For some odd reason. I need to keep my belkin unplugged from my I mac when I
>> start up. When I want to use NCU I
>> 1. Plug the belkin in the available usb port on my keyboard.
>> 2. Attach my new to the serial cable and belkin adapter.
>> 3. Launch NCU
>> 4. DOCK.
>
>The Keyspan has the same problem. In fact, the readme tells you that if you
>have an internal modem, turning on the computer with a Keyspan adapter will
>cause your modem control panel to switch from internal to the adapter. I
>have personally experienced this. I guess you can say, that these adapters
>really nothing more than mere hacks. :-)
>--
>-Jon Glass

You can also unplug and replug in the USB device to "wake up" the device
driver if it doesn't work correctly the first time. No need to leave it
unplugged. This seems to be a USB issue. Make sure you are using the
latest drivers from Belkin.

Mark Ross
markross13_at_home.com

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