Newbie, which Modem

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He guys I'm new at this and I think I'm just going to get a modded modem from ebay that is ready to go, since I have to buy one anyway to do this.

Can anybody tell me, one which modem would be the best to buy and from who on ebay that isn't a scammer?

I'm in the tampa bay area and they use webstar modems. Should I get one of those, or are the Motorola's better, and will work too?

I've been reading and reading lots to learn.

Thanks!

Merry Xmas!

[drewmerc]

any that runs haxorware (i am going to say that to be honest, but its true)
and only way to get full support is buy from the source
http://www.motomodz.net/servlet/the-Cabl...Categories

me i'd pick the webstar just cause it has both jtag and max232 (and i like them)

[picrthis]

any that runs haxorware (i am going to say that to be honest, but its true)
and only way to get full support is buy from the source
http://www.motomodz.net/servlet/the-Cabl...Categories

me i'd pick the webstar just cause it has both jtag and max232 (and i like them)

Thanks I'm looking @ the webstar now it says it doesn't include the jtag cable, do you mean it has the jtag & max232 interfaces in it, and then all I would need is a cable if I wanted to; as oppposed to the moto is doesn't have these interfaces? I have a mac address I'm pretty sure i can use, just want to be sure to select the best feature modem first.

Thanks for your help, I will purchase from that link you provided for sure, since it has support, but I'm pretty after reading & reading I should be able to get it to work.

[drewmerc]

ambit's only have max232
moto's have jtag (max232 is possible but fiddley)
webstars have both

cables get them from same site

[rajkosto]

moto's have a perfect serial TTL header that you can simply connect to same as the webstars

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moto's have a perfect serial TTL header that you can simply connect to same as the webstars

Thanks for the help, I ordered the webstar.

[tauro91]

IMO, I have the Motorola Sb5101, with haxor 1.1rev39 works great, very easy to setup..

[picrthis]

any that runs haxorware (i am going to say that to be honest, but its true)
and only way to get full support is buy from the source
http://www.motomodz.net/servlet/the-Cabl...Categories

me i'd pick the webstar just cause it has both jtag and max232 (and i like them)

The modem should be here any day now. I see on the site where they have the jtag adapter, but I don't see any mention of the max232. The webstar says it come with a 8 pin header on it, which I would attach the jtag to.
But what about the max232? what is needed/how to use? I didn't see any mention from the site about max232 feature.

Thank you so much.

[drewmerc]

best way is make one http://www.neolics.com/pdfs/dku-5.pdf easy guide
all thats is needed is a data cable for a Nokia phone, CA-42 (or DKU-5).

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best way is make one http://www.neolics.com/pdfs/dku-5.pdf easy guide
all thats is needed is a data cable for a Nokia phone, CA-42 (or DKU-5).

Thanks, found them new for $5