Serial port question

When trying to set up a pcmcia modem I see references to setting it up
in the serial output port. My ThinkPad manual says the serial port is
on the back. What am I missing about the crossup between these two
ports?

Jim L

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A serial port is not relevant for a PCMCIA modem. The serial port allows a
serial device to communicate with the CPU. PCMCIA accomplishes exactly the
same task, in a different way. I would guess that your instructions
originally regferred to a serial port modem and have not been completely
updated.

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When trying to set up a pcmcia modem I see references to setting it up
in the serial output port. My ThinkPad manual says the serial port is
on the back. What am I missing about the crossup between these two
ports?

Jim L