Modem

The iBook comes with a built-in 56K modem that you can use to dial in to the Internet (or any other computer system to which you have access) and send and receive faxes.

Figure b.4. The AirPort base station enables you to network your iBook from up to 150 feet away—even through walls!

Tip

Use the Modem control panel, which is discussed in Chapter 10, to set options for the iBook modem.

Tip

I explain how to connect to the Internet via modem in Chapter 11.

Tip

To send and receive faxes, you need fax processing software. The iBook comes with FAXstf for this purpose.

Get Mac OS 9: Visual QuickStart Guide now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.