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how do I connect my 360d to the web
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 2:33 pm
by zafod37
My mate got a thinkpad 360d given, it runs win 98. He wants to connect to the internet, but we are both stumped (it doesn't take a lot to stump me mind). Anyway, the thinkpad has a sportster 33.6 winmodem in the side slot, but there are no cables. Also he wants broadband, but without a usb slot I dont think its possible.
Can I still get cables for this modem, and also is broadband a possability?
Your help is greatly apreciated.
Mark
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 2:51 pm
by JHEM
Mark,
There ain't no such animal as a 360D, could you check that number again or post the specific model number and type from the label on the bottom of the machine (should be in the format XXXX-XXX)?
If the Sportster modem isn't the type that has a retractable connector, there is little sense in paying the exorbitant amount of money usually asked for the cables when the entire modem can be replaced for $5!
Given the fact that there's a PC card modem in the unit, I feel safe in saying that you could get an ethernet card and access the net via broadband. You could even get a WiFi NIC! No USB required.
Regards,
James
had a look and this is the result.
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 3:46 pm
by zafod37
Told you it didn't take much to confuse me.
I have copied the numbers off the bottom of the thinkpad
c-no 3803auk
e-no mo9613 - 00005
psd 29-08-1997
IBM type 2635
does this help?
The current modem is fitted in the pcmica port.
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:16 pm
by JHEM
OK, type 2635 is a 380D, which doesn't have quite as many barnacles on it as a 360 series machines.
Product number should be either 2635-2AU or 3AU (might be 2AG or 3AG or similar depending on where you're located).
You can get a 56K baud modem card as well as a wired or wireless network card for the 2 PCMCIA slots.
Just remember that the cards MUST be 16BIT (not CARDBUS).
Regards,
James
thanx
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:42 pm
by zafod37
Thanks for your help.