Hi Larry,
LM> > What about externals?  How are they configured for
LM> > comm port and IRQ.  I
You replied to Me:
LM>They *don't* have a comm port and IRQ.  Those are features
LM>of the comm port on the serial card (or motherboard, for
LM>systems with serial and parallel ports integrated onto the
LM>motherboard) that the external is plugged into, not the
LM>external modem.  Likewise, the UART chip, which can be an
LM>8250, 16450, 16550 or 16650, are part of the serial card
LM>(or motherboard) and not of the external modem itself.
Ok.  If I have had an internal modem with a 8250 UART chip would it do
any good to replace it with one of the others?  Such as a 16550?  Or are
you better just going out and buying a more modern modem?
Thank you for the info.  I'm learning with your help.
Robert Osborne
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Internet: Robert.Osborne.Tesla.circuit.com
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