
WiFi232: An Internet Hayes Modem for your Retro Computer
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 “AT” commands.
Storage of settings and 10 speed dial addresses in flash memory.
Accepts inbound connections on customizable TCP port (produces “RING” response).
Automatically responds with a customizable busy message when already in a call.
Supports Commodore PET “MCTerm” character set translation (requires custom cable, interface).
Hardware and software flow control supported (one direction only– retro PC can pause incoming data).
Hardware flow control is RTS or DTR selectable with solder jumpers.
DTR + DCD and DTR + DSR loopback solder jumpers (RS-232C side only).
Over-the-air firmware updates.
Telnet negotiation support.
Built-in web server, MDNS support, and WiFi access point for easy configuration.
Powered by a USB mini jack or solder terminals for your own power source.
A PDF manual.
The WiFi232 Internet Modem lacks:
Support is lacking for DCD (data carrier detect) and RI (ring indicator).
No password protection of web server configuration (but can be disabled completely).
The list of verified, compatible computers:
Atari Portfolio (with serial interface and 9 to 25 pin serial adapter)
Atari 520ST and 1040ST
Amstrad NC100
Texas Instruments TI-99/4A
Tandy TRS-80 Model 102 (with 25 pin gender changer)
Apple IIgs (with mini DIN to 25 pin serial cable)
Atari 800XL (with Atari 850 serial interface and appropriate cable)
Amiga 1000 (with 25 pin gender changer)
Amiga 2000
Amiga 1200
Macintosh SE
Macintosh SE/30
Digital VT220 and VT240 Terminal
Apple IIe (with serial card)
IBM 486-compatible (with 9 to 25 pin serial adapter)