[comp.sys.mac.comm] Cable needs for v.42bis

strub@cogsci.ucsd.EDU (Hank Strub) (02/23/91)

I'm thinking of getting a 2400 baud v.42bis modem ($175 at MacCenter,
800-950-3726), and was warned I'd need a special $25 handshake cable
in order to take advantage of data compression.

1)  Is this true?  [the cable I use with my 1200 bd modem probably
won't work?]
2)  Is this cable different than what one needs with an MNP5 modem
[I can borrow one of these cables from a friend and compare it to mine]
3)  How's $25 for this cable?  [anyone know of a cheaper
modem/cable set?]

Thanks,
   Hank Strub      strub@cogsci.ucsd.edu