[NTLK] [OT] OS 9 help needed.

Hi again,
      I'm still unable to connect either of my Newtons to my WallStreet
PowerBook running OS 9.2.2. I have followed the directions exactly as
outlined in the manual for NCU - I've even tried a fresh install of it.
      Here's the situation: When I try to dock one of my Newtons (either one
- a 2000U or a 2100) it refuses to see the serial connection. I start the
computer with the device hooked up: Dongle into Newton, then Serial cable
into WallStreet and then into Newton. Turn on computer. Start NCU. Open
"Properties" - select "Printer / Modem" port. Click OK. Open "Dock" on the
Newt. Select "Serial". Try "Connect" - and... Nothing! Error message
given says that the connection was stopped because there was no response.
     That's the same error I keep getting when I try to connect using NCX on
either of my OS X Macs. I don't think it's the cable because I have another
one and same story with that one.

     Could both of my serial cables be bad? I bought them from a cable
wholesaler. Both have all eight pins as advertised and are straight. Is
there a difference between your average Newton Mac serial cable or do I have
to have some special one? I know the dongle works because my keyboard works
with it just fine.

      This is really irritating. Any OS 9 gurus out there care to help a
novice out? OS X no problem. OS 9 and I'm lost!

      Thanks for any advice you can provide.
      Scott Hoffman
      scottyhoffo@hotmail.com

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Received on Mon Mar 31 21:26:51 2008