david_islander_hughes@cup.portal.com (03/22/91)
Like many Mac users I am a techie . . . B->. One of my main
interests is shortwave radio and associated endeavors. I
run a CI with 8 meg 140 meg hd, standard inits, etc.
I need to connect a 2400 modem, fax modem, RS232 control of
my NRD 525 receiver and an AEA PK232 TNC to my computer. They
all need to operate - independently- AND/OR -simultaneously-
under multifinder.
I purchased Applied engineering's Quadralink package which included
a 4 slot serial interface and their quadralink software which 'theoretically'
allows what they call "shadowing" a device to either _a_ printer or modem
port designation.
I installed it according to instructions, loaded the software (anxiously
anticipating my delight af finally being able to stop plugging and unplugging
serial cables) but when it all fired up it did NOT do as advertised.
First, the onboard modem and printer slots ceased to function and
when I tried to "shadow" my peripherals to either modem or port
printer operations I was only allowed to create one device with each
designation.
bummer.
I called AE in Texas (keep in mind I am in the middle of the Pacific
on Saipan) and was told that "it should work with System 7," Riight -
like I have system 7. B-{.
Then I was told to get a copy of "Communications toolbox" from my apple
dealer. UH-HUH. I asked, he didn't have it.
So, could some kind soul please bin-hex and e-mail me any of the following:
* System 7 (B->
* Apple's Communication Toolbox
Software that will make the ports work. I don't mind paying for it
but I need to know it will work before I sink any more money into thi
project.
Is what I want to do impossible bardware wise?
thanks
Hafa Adai from sunny Saipan
Dave Hughes