WiFiModem32
The same idea as the WiFiModem, on a chipset with more room to work.
Fits Any machine with an RS232 serial port
There are two variants of this product. Choose ‘male’ or ‘female’ connector at checkout.
Download the Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- Ships from San Antonio, Texas
- 30-day returns
- 30-day warranty
Product details
Retro is cosmo, again! The ArcaneByte WiFiModem32 is a Hayes-compatible wifi modem for vintage computers with an RS232 serial port that can be used to connect to Internet-based resources.
With the WiFiModem32, you can connect to your favorite Internet-based BBS using an IP address rather than a phone number. Transfer files using zmodem or Kermit @ 1200 baud for that true vintage experience. If you want to host a BBS, enable the TCP/IP listener function to ‘dial in’ to your retro machine. The possibilities really are endless!
The ArcaneByte WiFiModem32 is a hand-built device that utilizes firmware authored by Bo Zimmerman (available on Github) and an ESP32-based chipset. With the Arduino IDE you are free to install any firmware you see fit. The device is powered by a USB-C cable and requires 5V to operate. Connect the WiFiModem32 directly to your DB25 serial port, or use a straight-through extension cable and/or DB9 adapter and/or gender changer, if necessary. Supports common baud rates (300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200+).
The ESP32 chipset offers more functionality over the ESP8266 chipset used in previous variants, and can support SSH and other functionality baked into Zimodem.
Quick start guide
For assistance in setting up the WiFiModem32, download the Quick Start Guide here.
