BBA and 56k modem difference
BBA and 56k modem difference
How can you tell the difference between a 56k Modem and a Broadband Adapter for the Dreamcast? They seem to look exactly the same. The only difference I can see is that one has a slightly larger plug than the other (I think so anyway), but even then I didn't know which one was which lol.
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Re: BBA and 56k modem difference
The broadband adapter has a larger plug, it won't work with just a phone line, it must be DSL or above.

Re: BBA and 56k modem difference
I can't tell which I've got because I haven't got both of them to compare to each other.
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Re: BBA and 56k modem difference
The modem will have 2 or 4 wire springs in the plug, the broadband adapter will have 8.
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Re: BBA and 56k modem difference
Found a pic, most adaptors are white. The white one is the Ethernet Adaptor. The black 56k modem is probably from a Sega Sports Edition. Modem has the word Line on it, rare broadband has a wider port. Note this phone modem only has four prongs, some may only have the two Hobie mentioned.


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