guides:connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet
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| * Make sure vmodem script is running on Raspberry Pi | * Make sure vmodem script is running on Raspberry Pi | ||
| * Did you install the Generic 28800 modem? You may also try a Generic 33600 baud modem. We know that some modems like the V56.flex will not work with vmodem (yet). Try a Generic 28800 or 33600 modem. You can always adjust the speed in the modem settings. | * Did you install the Generic 28800 modem? You may also try a Generic 33600 baud modem. We know that some modems like the V56.flex will not work with vmodem (yet). Try a Generic 28800 or 33600 modem. You can always adjust the speed in the modem settings. | ||
| - | * Some older computers (especially 486's and older) are not capable of operating at fast serial speeds. If you're unable to connect at 57600 or faster, try slower speeds, such as 9600 baud at first. Adjust both the vmodem.sh script and the computer to connect at only 9600 baud. If that works, work your way up to see where the limit for your specific computer is. | + | * Some older computers (namely 486's and older) may not capable of operating at fast serial speeds due to their older, more limited serial UART chips and problems with cheap USB to serial adapters. If you're unable to connect at 57600 or faster, try slower speeds, such as 9600 baud at first. Adjust both the vmodem.sh script and the computer to connect at only 9600 baud. If that works, work your way up to see where the limit for your specific computer is. If you want faster speeds, you may try to upgrade the computer with a serial I/O card with a 16550 UART. |
| ==== Dial-up connects, but no websites open ==== | ==== Dial-up connects, but no websites open ==== | ||
| * Most current websites do not support unencrypted HTTP connections. As far as I understand, old operating systems do no longer have valid certificates, and this prevents connections to most websites. You can still explore archived websites using a Wayback Proxy server. See the section [[guides:connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet#Internet Access|Internet Access]] for more information. | * Most current websites do not support unencrypted HTTP connections. As far as I understand, old operating systems do no longer have valid certificates, and this prevents connections to most websites. You can still explore archived websites using a Wayback Proxy server. See the section [[guides:connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet#Internet Access|Internet Access]] for more information. | ||
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