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dial up for MacBook Air

I purchashed an apple modem plug for the occasional times I only have dial-up connection when at my Dad's apartment. I found out yesterday, I was mislead, and that the MacBook Air does not have the capability of using dial-up internet services. Just wanted to confirm this is either negative or positive?


I tried having the dial-up company set me up, put my modem on, and the air message stated from Apple, this computer does not have the capability for a modem connection.


It would be nice if his assisted living residence had wi-fi for all us kids that visit their parents.

Elizabeth

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Dec 7, 2013 10:38 AM

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User profile for user: sberman
sberman
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Posted on Dec 7, 2013 1:56 PM

As stated here, the Apple USB plug stopped working after Snow Leopard:


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3152


Perhaps if your dad's apartment has an ethernet connection, you can use a USB to Ethernet (or Thunderbolt to Ethernet) adapter on your MacBook Air.

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sberman
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Dec 7, 2013 3:00 PM in response to elizanh

Yes, I agree, carrying the capability to set up a WiFi Hotspot requires more than the minimum setup with a wireless carrier - it can be quite costly.


I hope the director accommodates your request. If not, there might be a nearby Starbuck's or McDonald's offering WiFi if that would work for you.


Good luck!

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