Apple USB modem not working in Lion

[struggle4progress]

By: Topher Kessler August 16, 2011 10:31 AM PDT

Mac tech site Cult of Mac has said that Apple appears to no longer be supporting USB modems and other analog forms of communication in OS X. Apparently in Lion if you plug in an Apple USB modem, the system will give you an error claiming the hardware is unsupported, and that you cannot use the modem with your computer. While this may be the case with Apple's modem, others seem to be working just fine.

Apple may be eager to phase out modems in favor of more modern options, but so far support for them has not been completely removed from the system ...

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20092787-263/apple-usb-modem-not-working-in-lion-but-others-will/


Apple USB Modem: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
... Important: The Apple USB modem is not supported with OS X Lion or later ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3152


Lion USB Modem Options ...
Charles Moore - 2011.08.10 - Tip Jar
The bulk of this week's emails come in response to Lack of USB Modem Support Could Be a Lion Deal Breaker ... If you need a dial-up USB modem, the USRobotics 56K USB Faxmodem .. Zoom Model 3095 V.92 USB Mini External Modem .. and Best Data Smart One 56Kbps Mac External Serial V.92 Data/Fax Modem #16160 .. explicitly support Lion ... http://lowendmac.com/misc/11mr/mb0810.html

[rocktivity]

1. That really is weird -- you think they'd support their own.

I've got a Robotics 56k modem so old, it connects to an ADB port.

:headbang:
rocktivity

[Ready4Change]

2. Wow. Modems.

I honestly can't recall the last time I connected to anything with a modem. I used to live with AT commands, had most of them memorized. Don't recall any of that now.

I have to go back 3 desktops to find one that even HAS a modem. And yes, I did look. I've got a lot of junk around I need to get rid of. :blush: