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January 12th, 2004 23:00
webpc modem question
I know there is a lot of posts about phone modems for webpc.This is what i found.My web pc wont work with windows xp either.I called dell,first i was told to get a v.92 modem.I read threads/posts on forum,and found part# from NT loser wich was the best info on forum.So i called dell again (the webpc tech line) ,and was told there is no longer modem parts available. (a fella named john).My question is will a modem from my local circuit city/computer store work.
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NT Loser
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January 20th, 2004 18:00
You may be able to get it working with these drivers although most can't
http://support.buympc.com/apps/disclaimer.asp?FilePath=/support/notebook/allnbk/mpcmdm2k.exe
see here for more instructions
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=webpc_other&message.id=5661
You can use most any external USB modem with the web PC but I would use that mini pci slot.. ( I doubt anybody working at circuit city or best buy type places would know what a mini pci card is. I doubt they carry any MINI PCI products period)
Dell should still sell mini pci modems for their laptops. Sounds like you may be running into ill-informed representatives.
Please call Dell and try talking with thier used and refurbished parts department (for the combo card).
If you can't get it at Dell... check out EBAY ....
I finally took RH of my web pc and am now runnning my FTP server using a Windows based solution. Serv-U FTP, there are many more options. Linux is way over-rated especially if you are just running a small server. BTW.. the tiny IDE HDD cable is no longer working so until I can find one small enough to fit back in the mini case, this is what my web pc looks like now.
Message Edited by NT Loser on 01-20-2004 11:18 PM
NT Loser
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January 21st, 2004 03:00
That is a good idea.. a whole new computer would be better. The web pc I have is just a spare that was given to me. I am curious as to why the other modem didn't work? Was it external .. was it mini pci?
Big D Mikeal
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January 21st, 2004 03:00
The modem from the local computer store didn't work.I've spent to much time,and it's been agravateing to try to install xp.I'm done trying.A computer thats 4 years old ain't worth my effort(so i've came to find out).Tearing computers apart,and working on them just ain't my hobby.Maybee as i get more experience working with computers, i'll change my mind.Good luck to those who keep trying to install xp on a webpc! By the way i got xp from my mom after it didn't work on her computer for free so that's why i tried it.
Big D Mikeal
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January 21st, 2004 21:00
It was external w/usb connection. I called bellsouth & we tried several different things& ended up w/error 777 everytime.They sugested the computer repair center. Circuit city employees don't know what mini pc modem is. THIS SITE NEEDS A CHAT ROOM!
NT Loser
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January 22nd, 2004 02:00
Yeah that 777 error definitely points to problem modem.
Have you tried contacting replacement parts again and getting the internal MINI PCI ...NIC/MODEM combo? I know they told you they didn't carry them but I was told the same thing a few months before I was able to successfully order the replacement.
I know you are frustrated with the web pc but it seems that the external modem you purchased may have gone bad.