{"id":1453,"date":"2017-04-30T17:57:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T21:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/?page_id=1453"},"modified":"2025-01-19T10:30:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T15:30:17","slug":"wifi232-an-internet-hayes-modem-for-your-retro-computer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/?page_id=1453","title":{"rendered":"WiFi232 &#8211; An Internet Hayes Modem for your Retro Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8201-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"WiFi232 Internet Modem\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8201-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8201-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8201-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8201-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The WiFi232 Internet Modem is here and available in limited quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The WiFi232 Internet Modem features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Standard DB25 female RS-232C connector (DCE).<\/li><li>Supports 300 to 115200 baud.<\/li><li>Emulation of a Hayes modem, using standard (and non-standard) Hayes &#8220;AT&#8221; commands.<\/li><li>Storage of settings and 10 speed dial addresses in flash memory.<\/li><li>Accepts inbound connections on customizable TCP port (produces &#8220;RING&#8221; response).<\/li><li>Automatically responds with a customizable busy message when already in a call.<\/li><li>Supports Commodore PET &#8220;MCTerm&#8221; character set translation (requires custom cable, interface).<\/li><li>Hardware and software flow control supported (one direction only&#8211; retro PC can pause incoming data).<\/li><li>Hardware flow control is RTS or DTR selectable with solder jumpers.<\/li><li>DTR + DCD&nbsp; and DTR + DSR loopback solder jumpers (RS-232C side only).<\/li><li>Over-the-air firmware updates.<\/li><li>Telnet negotiation support.<\/li><li>Built-in web server, MDNS support, and WiFi access point for easy configuration.<\/li><li>Powered by a USB mini jack or solder terminals for your own power source.<\/li><li>A PDF manual.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>The WiFi232 Internet Modem lacks:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Support is lacking for DCD (data carrier detect) and RI (ring indicator).<\/li><li>No password protection of web server configuration (but can be disabled completely).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Price &amp; Shipping:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Available fully assembled for $55.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USPS First Class shipping to USA is included with tracking number (non-insured).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USPS First Class International everywhere else for +$20 tracked (non-insured).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your shipment is lost or never arrives, you should contact your postal service and provide the tracking number for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orders ship in about a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Order Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read this section carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International orders:<\/strong> The CN22 customs form will be listed as type &#8220;merchandise&#8221; with HS Code&nbsp;8473 with actual sales price. You may be responsible for additional VAT or import taxes. Do not ask to have the item listed as &#8220;gift&#8221;&#8211; your order will be canceled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orders that need to be canceled before shipping for reasons such as changed your mind, wrong shipping address, or CN22 type dispute will be subject to a $3 fee. Sorry, PayPal dings me to just return your money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Order Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WiFi232 is no longer available. There are many other alternatives for you to choose from from many different hobbyists and vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Manual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/misc\/WiFi232ModemUsersGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1461 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-30-at-Apr-30-2017-5.49.07-PM-150x150.png\" alt=\"\">WiFi232 Internet Modem Manual (.PDF)<\/a> Updated July 7, 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wifi232\/WiFi232ModemUsersGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><br><\/a>Discover new boards to call by visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/telnetbbsguide.com\/\">Telnet BBS Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The list of verified, compatible computers:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Atari Portfolio (with serial interface and 9 to 25 pin serial adapter)<\/li><li>Atari 520ST and 1040ST<\/li><li>Amstrad NC100<\/li><li>Texas Instruments TI-99\/4A<\/li><li>Tandy TRS-80 Model 102 (with 25 pin gender changer)<\/li><li>Apple IIgs (with mini DIN to 25 pin serial cable)<\/li><li>Atari 800XL (with Atari 850 serial interface and appropriate cable)<\/li><li>Amiga 1000 (with 25 pin gender changer)<\/li><li>Amiga 2000<\/li><li>Amiga 1200<\/li><li>Macintosh SE<\/li><li>Macintosh SE\/30<\/li><li>Digital VT220 and VT240 Terminal<\/li><li>Apple IIe (with serial card)<\/li><li>IBM 486-compatible (with 9 to 25 pin serial adapter)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t see you computer listed? It will likely still work if it has a standard RS-232 serial port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8206-txt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1479\" src=\"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8206-txt-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"WiFi232 Modem Compatibility\" width=\"646\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8206-txt-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8206-txt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8206-txt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8206-txt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8206-txt.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8205.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1460\" src=\"http:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8205-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"WiFi232 Internet Modems\" width=\"646\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8205-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8205-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8205-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8205-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biosrhythm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_8205.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2>Reviews\/Discussion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/hackaday.com\/2017\/06\/17\/bbsing-with-the-esp8266\/\">Hackaday: BBSing with the ESP8266<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bytecellar.com\/2017\/05\/30\/the-wonderful-wifi232-bbsing-has-literally-never-been-easier\/\">ByteCellar: The Wonderful WiFi232 : BSSing Has (Literally) Never Been Easier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wbTwWXjOkVM\">Modern Vintage Gamer: Connecting to BBS&#8217;s in 2017 with the WiFi232 Modem<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fsS0E4G310Y\">Lazy Game Reviews: WiFI232 Wireless Modem: BBS Fun on Retro PCs!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/retrobattlestations\/comments\/6hmpd0\/wifi232_wireless_modem_bbs_fun_on_retro_pcs_lgr\/\">Reddit r\/RetroBattlestations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/retrobattlestations\/comments\/6hmpd0\/wifi232_wireless_modem_bbs_fun_on_retro_pcs_lgr\/dj08ik5\/\">Redditor 5ilver created a 3D printable case<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ycombinator.com\/item?id=14481296\">Hacker News 2017 June 4<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ycombinator.com\/item?id=14677297\">Hacker News 2017 July 1<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jcs.org\/2017\/06\/23\/wifi232\">Joshua Stein: WiFi232 with a Macintosh 512ke<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/makezine.com\/2017\/06\/26\/retrohack-old-computer-terminal-dialup-wifi\/\">Make Magazine: Retrohack Your Old Computer Terminal from Dialup to Wi-Fi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/derstandard.at\/2000060554377\/WLAN-Modem-bringt-Atari-Macintosh-und-Amiga-ins-Internet\">derStandard: WLAN-Modem bringt Atari, Macintosh und Amiga ins Internet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/boingboing.net\/2017\/07\/03\/a-tiny-hayes-modem-for-your-ti.html\">BoingBoing: A tiny Hayes modem for your tiny retro computer<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The WiFi232 Internet Modem is here and available in limited quantities. The WiFi232 Internet Modem features: Standard DB25 female RS-232C connector (DCE). Supports 300 to 115200 baud. Emulation of a Hayes modem, using standard (and non-standard) Hayes &#8220;AT&#8221; commands. Storage of settings and 10 speed dial addresses in flash memory. 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