[X-Newbies] Can Mac Mini use external USB modem?

[Randy B.Singer]

Aldo Johnson said:

>I bought a Mac Mini, but forgot to order the optional internal modem.  
>Can I use an external USB modem, originally for Windows, on the Mac  
>Mini?
>
>The USB modem comes only with a Windows driver CD.


If it is a V.90 modem, you can get it to work, though getting a script 
that is optimized for it might take some tweeking.  The generic V.90 
modem script that comes with OS X should be a functional starting point.

If it is a V.92 modem, then, no, unless there is software for it from the 
manufacturer specifically for the Macintosh, it won't work with your Mac.

The only external USB V.92 Macintosh-compatible modem that I know of is:

Best Data V.92 USB external fax modem for Macintosh  ($60)
http://www.bestdata.com/product.asp?pid=58&catID=4 

Randy B. Singer
Co-Author of: The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th and 6th editions)

Routine OS X Maintenance and Generic Troubleshooting
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