NOOO Don't tell me that..

I have to stay with PC's. I can't find a external 56K Modem for the 15" MBP.
Oh well I'll just "borrow" the stores WiFi. And use my old Dell desktop for dial-up. I live in the country, can't get DSL out at the ranch, but have it in town. I could get satellite but it cost $$$$. I don't have a cell phone.
So I'm going to go ahead and get my MBP in September
Unless one of you nice people can help me.
Then I really don't know if I want that nasty dial-up touching my MBP. I would hate to slow it down

Lynn

 

Any 56k modem that uses an LAN cable to connect to the mac-book will should work and it does not need any software.

I think an "56K LAN Modem router" should work.

EDIT : Any cell reception out there.

 

You don't have a cell phone?? I would suggest you invest in one of those first. Get a good 3G smartphone with an unlimited data plan, and move on from there

 

Thanks Tinder
Could you please show me one. I'm really not to familiar with LAN. I know of it but..

Lynn

Nope no cell phone :cry: can't afford the monthly bills. I already have to many to deal with. And I'm looking into buying a MBP *eek*

 

It`s very difficult to recommend a 56k modem router as it a few years since i used it.

Maybe you should make a specific thread in the Networking and Wireless section asking for an "56K LAN Modem router" , NO USB

 

Apple makes a USB modem but it isn't currently showing on the website. You can find it from third party sellers though.

 

Thanks Jervis961
I'll look.
Budding the other reason that I don't have cell phone is that I don't want my sister-n-law calling me to do this and get that. Lazy she is.
I'll do that Tinder.
Lynn

 

Sold out on the apple website but a few sellers below.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&source=hp&q=Apple+USB+Modem&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=9832728713848179501&ei=yqKVStf2OZHMjAewvvTzDQ&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4#ps-sellers

 

You don't have to have a cell phone to get wireless with Sprint, Verizon or ATT. The downside is 5gb per month limit with .05 per mb overages. I live in a rural area with only dial up available and use Verizon. had Sprint with unlimited grandfathered but had to switch b/c Sprint doesn't offer coverage here.

 

according to the manufactures website ( http://www.usr.com/products/modem/modem-product.asp?type=features&sku=USR5637) this USB modem I found at newegg.com is supposed to work with Macs...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825104006

myself.. id set up an older computer to run on the modem, then have it shares its internet connection over wifi... so you don't have to have a cable connect to be online.

 

It a shame you loose a usb port unless you use a hub.

A 56k LAN modem router , would be better.

 

Thanks for finding this Tinder

Thanks sgilmore
I didn't know that. I guess I better call AT&T since that is the closest tower to the ranch. My brother has an Iphone and it works great here.

Thanks doh123
I'll talk to you about how to do that. I do have my Dell hooked up, But I also use it what that be a problem?

Lynn

 

As long as you're not sharing over the same medium you're connecting to the internet with (for example, connecting to the internet over wifi and also sharing over wifi), you will have no problems. Sharing dial up with your Dell's wifi should work fine. However, speed would be your main issue.

A 3G dongle would give you much better speeds, although I'm not familiar with US pricing on those things (in the UK you can get the dongle free and pay per MB or get a monthly contract).

 

Thanks Budding
I'll call AT&T and find out.

Thanks for everyone's help
Lynn

 

Will this help

http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/

 

Thanks Tinderbox
I know AT&T covers where I live, but what is bothering me/I don't understand is that it seems I need to have a cell phone. I can't find anything about just wireless internet connection without a cell phone. I think the brain cells that would help me clearfiy this has died

Lynn

 

they have USB connections for just data plans...
Like these here

 

Those things are expensive..but if I want no dial up I guess I would pay it
Question (Ok I really don't know anything about Wifi) We are about 4.5 miles from the tower. I can see it from where I live. Would that be a problem?
My sister-n-law inquired about wireless from local company and they told her that you have to see the tower from the ranch. We couldn't The tower is 12 miles from us.

Lynn

 

As long as your sister's phone has a signal at your place, then you can get wireless internet (GSM/GPRS, EDGE, or 3G) from the same network your sister's on. However, the stronger the signal you get (which is usually stronger if you're nearer to the tower), the faster the speed.

Also, you might want to check other network providers. Some have more competitive rates when it comes to 3G mobile broadband, and some might be able to give you a stronger signal than AT&T.

 

Lynn, you can't afford the monthly payments for a cell phone, but you can to drop a lot of money for a Mac? I don't get it.

 

you can afford a mbp but but a phone?
try pay as you go....

 

And that is why I haven't gotten and cell or laptop yet. I guess I'm just wishing that I could. Who knows I might not get "anything" any more. :cry: Just do as my family wants me to: Pay bills and have a boring unhappy life.

Lynn

EDIT:: I have my reasons why I don't want a cell phone.
10 My sister-n-law would call me: for this and that, do this for me. I don't want to become her slave--oh wait I all ready am