It is cheap and just works. Great device for a tinker that wants to get online.

It took over two weeks to ship.
Message to seller invoked no response, but it did ship.
Documentation will get you on a bbs quick, but expect to do leg work to figure out ppp or reflash for ethernet emulation. I was very hesitant to try to reflash with all the issues ondiscord and other more negative reviews. However, if you stay with stock you should be able to use a terminal and get internet via PPP (dialup).

Thank you for providing the product!

Ross | Nov. 14, 2023

Decently built product, but the support is somewhat lacking

For RS232 Serial Wifi Modem for Vintage Computers V4

I have three of these modems (two of the older model and one V4) and I think the hardware build quality is great. The support via the Discord forum is somewhat lacking however. There are problems with the two older modems after the last firmware update that make them unusable (seemingly unable to turn off local echo), and there are no responses to myself or others with the same problem on the support forums. I know this is a product for hobbyists and some fiddling is expected, but some responsiveness would be appreciated.

David | April 27, 2022

Help I'm stuck

For RS232 Serial Wifi Modem for Vintage Computers V4

I have a Packard Bell 386SX running DOS 5.0 that I restored. Installed Telix for DOS. Can't get the modem to work. Forgive my ignorance. What model modem does this device emulate (Telix program requires this for initial configuration)? When I try to connect, the terminal display fills with a continuous string of random characters.

Response from The Old Net | April 27, 2022

Hi if you reach out to me for support with your order number that might be better for going back and forth troubles shooting. You can also hop on the discord server for help here: https://discord.gg/5xE6NEGkNK

If you are getting random characters on the screen only then you probably have a rate mismatch. Set your terminal to 300 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop, no flow.

I use Telix too and you shouldn't need to specify an exact modem brand but choosing a generic Hayes modem should work.

A video of your troubles might be helpful too.

Also make sure you have the right COM port selected in telix. You might accidentally have it set to a serial mouse perhaps.

Tindie

The Old Net

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Product works great!

Decently built product, but the support is somewhat lacking

Help I'm stuck

Response from The Old Net | April 27, 2022