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August 20th, 2004 20:00
WIN vs Standard Modem
I recently received a DELL Dimension XPS T550. I am running WIN98SE on it. It has a Standard 28.8k internal modem installed. I want to upgrade this to a 56.6k internal modem. I want a plain, inexpensive idiot proof modem without all the bells and whistles. All I ned to do is read e-mail and search the Web.
Which is better, a Standard modem or a WIN modem? Any suggestions as to make and model? Is there a DELL paper on how to install a new modem, settings, etc.
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Dave Lyle
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August 21st, 2004 03:00
The Controller based, or hardware modem, is what they all used to me. All modem functions - DAA (telephone line interface), DSP (data processing) and control - were implimented in hardware. An an example of one that still is in production (last I knew) is the USR 5610b.
WinModem, or Windows Modem. This type of modem still impliment the DAA and DSP in hardware, but offloads the controller function to the local CPU. I believe the Conexant MDP's that Dell was using for a while where WinModems. The term 'WinModem' is actually a USR tradename, and USR also still makes WinModems.
The most common modem currently is a SoftModem. This type of modem impliments only the DAA in hardware. All other functions are offloaded to the local CPU. The BCM modems that Dell is currently using is of this breed.
For most people, under most circumstances, the cheap SoftModems work just fine. If you have some strange line coditions, the WinModem or Hardware modem may work better.