March 17, 2004 Update

Added internal modem script support links from Apple, and Ross Barkman
Mac OS X modem scripts are stored in your Library Folder (at the root level of the hard drive)'s
Modem Scripts Folder. Some of these scripts may work with Mac OS X if you don't find them in your folder.
If any don't, please sign my guestbook and let me know if it doesn't
work in Mac OS X or Mac OS 9.1 or earlier.
End Hanging Disconnect is a software made for Mac OS X that according to the website prevents the hang that can happen after you disconnect from dialup.
Timeport and Simexpress drivers formerly at this site have been taken down. It appears those only
contain software for retrieving Personal Information Manager data from the cell phone, and in no way offer connections to the net.

The following is a list of modem scripts available for
use with Apple Macintosh OpenTransport's two dialers: OT/PPP (found on System 7.6 through 8.1 before the i-Mac's release) and
Preliminary info:
1. Important note to those with internal modems
2. (To skip this info and go straight to the scripts)
3. These scripts only work with Remote Access and OT/PPP (found on System 8.1 through 9.2.2 on the i-Mac and later machines).
You will need to setup your web browser to use Stuffit Expander to extract these
files using the .hqx extension in order to download them. Upon extracting them
to your download folder, drag the file into the System Folder's Extensions Folder
and then into the Modem Scripts folder within the Extensions folder.
Then using the Modem control select the script from the modem menu within the Modem window.
To be on the safe side, if you have an internal modem, restart the Mac, zap the PRAM
(command-option-p-r, all four keys must be held down at startup)
Turn off Appletalk in the Appletalk control panel, or set it to be Remote Only
and then connect your modem. If you have no Appletalk control panel because you are using Mac OS 8.1 or earlier
use the Chooser to turn of Appletalk. Mac OS 8.5 or later you should not use the Chooser to turn of Appletalk, and
you will have to find the control panel
* Please note if you are using FreePPP, InterPPP, or Config PPP to connect,
these scripts will not work.

Only people using the PPP control panel or Remote Access control panel to connect can use these scripts.
Also these are NOT to be used as the script for Connect to a Command line host option. These are only for the
Modem control panel.

Internal modem support

Additional Modem scripts (Ross Barkman's page) may help those with internal modems, including the Flat Panel iMac
Also Apple has made an update for the iBook (Dual USB), iBook (Late 2001), iBook (14.1 LCD), iBook (16 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM), PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet), PowerBook G4 (DVI), iMac (Flat Panel), iMac (Flat Panel 17), and eMac.
Apple has released a tip for Mac OS X 10.2.4 people losing connections on iBook (Late 2001), iBook (14.1 LCD), iBook (16 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM), iBook (32 VRAM), PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet), PowerBook G4 (DVI), PowerBook G4 (1 GHz/867 MHz), PowerBook G4 (12-inch), iMac (Flat Panel), iMac (17-inch Flat Panel), eMac, Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors): Dual 1 GHz, Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors): Dual 1.25 GHz, Power Mac G4 (FW 800)
A Jaguar (Mac OS X 10.2) update is available for the iBook (Late 2001), iBook (14.1 LCD), iBook (16 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM), PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet), PowerBook G4 (DVI), iMac (Flat Panel), iMac (Flat Panel 17), eMac, PowerMac G4's: Dual 1GHz, Dual 1.25 GHz (Mirrored Drive Doors), and PowerBook G3 Series: 233, 250, 292 MHz (Wallstreet)
In addition, some people have reported better results by turning off TCP Header Compression, or PPP Echo Packets. in Mac OS X 10.1 and 10.2.
In some cases, the USB port nearest the modem needs to be empty of any devices that need to be powered by the computer to assist in connectivity.
Also some people have reported better luck waiting for the computer to warm up for 20 minutes in getting a more reliable connection.
Finally, a note about all internal modems, your modem script is not changed as far as the modem is concerned until you restart the machine.
Optimizing these scripts may be possible with Macntosh.com's Modem Magic (* best viewed with iCab for Mac OS X *). I've added their link here after hearing about them in Applelinks.com. I've never used it myself, so I can't attest to how good it is. For codes found in modem initialization strings and what they mean, visit Zoltrix's site
* Denotes new scripts this update
Select modem make link to go to your modem script (denotes some scripts may be interchangeable) :
3-Com (U.S. Robotics), Apple (Global Village), AT & T, Best Data, Dayna, Farallon/Proxim, Geoport, Global Village, GPRS Mobile Phone scripts, Hayes, INS Mate, Link Com, Megahertz, Metricom Ricochet wireless, Microcom, Motorola, Nokia, Null Modem, Panasonic, Practical Peripherals, Sagem, Siemens Wireless, Sprint Wireless, Supra (Diamond), Targa, TDK, Telebit, Trust, UFO Mate, U.S. Robotics, Vigor ISDN for Mac OS 8.6 through X 10.1*, Zoom, Zyxel






















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3Com Impact Analog 14.4
3Com Impact ISDN 56K
3Com Impact ISDN 56K MLPPP
3Com Impact ISDN 64K
3Com Impact ISDN 64K MLPPP
Apple GV 56k
Apple Personal Modem (works on the PowerMac 5200/75 built in modem)

Apple Modem Update 2.0 for "PowerBook G3 Series, iMac, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White), and Power Macintosh G4 (PCI and AGP) computers. The updater installs version 2.3 of the Conexant firmware which contains the latest versions of both the V.90 and the K56flex protocols." Note the following three scripts come from Global Village's web page discussing the new internal modems Apple made available for the Blue and White G3:
Each script was designed for a different version of Remote Access. To check your version, open the Remote Access control panel
And select About Remote Access from the Apple menu:
Apple Global Village Teleport internal Blue & White G3 (Yosemite) modem for Remote Access 2.0 or OT/PPP
Apple Global Village Teleport internal Blue & White G3 (Yosemite) modem for Remote Access 2.1
Apple Global Village Teleport internal Blue & White G3 (Yosemite) modem for Remote Access 3
AT&T Dataport 288
AT&T KeepInTouch
Best Data 56k V.90
Best Data Smart One 28.8/33.6
Dayna CommuniCard 28800
Farallon/Proxim ISDN PC Card ARA 56K
Farallon/Proxim ISDN PC Card ARA 64K
Farallon/Proxim ISDN PC Card MLPPP 56K
Farallon/Proxim ISDN PC Card MLPPP 64K
Farallon/Proxim ISDN PC Card PPP 56K
Farallon/Proxim ISDN PC Card PPP 64K
Farallon/Proxim LAN/Modem PC Card
Farallon/Proxim Netopia 56K &
Farallon/Proxim Netopia 64K MLPPP (does not work with Nokia 6210)
GeoPort/Express Modem
GeoPort/Express Modem CNG

Note: More Global Village modems are covered also in the Apple modem scripts on top of the page :
Global Village 28.8-K56
Global Village Gold/Silver/Merc
Global Village Platinum/Gold II
Global Village x2
GPRS Cell Phone modem script generator
GV 28.8 Fax Modem
GV 28.8/33.6 for ARA 2.1 OT/PPP
Hayes 33.6-1.4 (57.6)
Hayes Accura 288
Hayes Accura 56K
Hayes Optima 288
INS Mate V3-DSU
LinkCom 33.6
Megahertz CruiseCard 14.4
Megahertz CruiseCard 28.8
Megahertz CruiseCard 33.6
Megahertz ISDN T/A
Megahertz x2ª Modems
Metricom Ricochet Wireless from Apple's OS 8.6 CD, and a Ricochet 28k and 128k wireless archive

- mirror of Ricochet scripts available at Thomas Tempelmann's website
Microcom DeskPorte Fast/288
Microcom QX/4232bis
Motorola BitSURFR 56K
Motorola BitSURFR 56K MLPPP
Motorola BitSURFR 64K
Motorola BitSURFR 64K MLPPP
Motorola ModemSURFR 28.8
Motorola Power/Lifestyle 28.8
Netlink 33.6 Data/Fax PC Card
Nokia 6210.
Null Modem 19200
Null Modem 57600
Null Modem 9600
Panasonic TO-CAF288.CCL
Practical (7.x-57.6) 33.6
Practical Peripherals V.34

Ian vannman's Siemens wireless modem script with an extra copy mirrored on my site
Script alone mirrored at my page, and a newer script which may work on PCS phones available October 2001.

Supra 144
Supra 288/336
Supra 336/V.34 ARA CCL rev.1
Supra 336v+/336e/56e
Supra 56 V90
Targa 144 with V.42bis
TDK DF2814
Telebit QBlazer
Trust Communicator 28K8
UFOMate P1414MX
Scripts not listed here for U.S. Robotics may also be on their support page:
U.S. Robotics High Speed

US Robotics X2 old version
US Robotics X2 new version from Mac OS 8.5
USR script for ARA 2.x
USR Sportster Voice
USR XJAEM3336
USRobotics 28.8/33.6 (a.k.a. Universal)
Vigor ISDN page for Mac OS 8.6 through 10.1

Zoom V-Series
ZyXEL Analog
ZyXEL ISDN MP/PPP
ZyXEL ISDN PPP
ZyXEL ISDN V.110 (38400)
ZyXEL ISDN V.120
ZyXEL ISDN V.120 (no LLC)
ZyXEL ISDN V.120 MLP
ZyXEL ISDN X.75
ZyXEL ISDN X.75 MLP
ZyXel script archive mirror of Thomas Tempelmann script archive


What are these files you may ask?
These files properly command your modem to use the highest data speed possible when
connecting via an internet provider.


Disclaimer: There are no guarantees here, if you find a script that does not work,
and you have the modem specified by the script, please sign the guestbook and I will remove it

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Macintosh links page
Open Transport/PPP setup page, or Smart.net's Mac OS X setup page