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Life & fun · February 14, 2020

Serial WIFI Modem for Vintage Computers

Connect to dozens of BBS's from Vintage Computers

Serial WIFI Modem for Vintage Computers launched on February 14, 2020 with 3 votes. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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What it does

This device lets you plug in a vintage computer over RS232 serial or a modern computer over USB and use it as a Hayes compatible modem to connect to many telnet based Bulletin Board Systems as well are other internet connected services.

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