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September 23rd, 2004 23:00
are all modems the same
ok-i decided to replace my modem-what do i replace it with-there are so many.what wud be compatabile with my computer -or-are they all compatibile.what shud i look for .I have a 56k v90 pci-modem now-there are usb/plug and play/--i have no clue. I have to order it online and there are many brands and prices-any help wud be apprecaited.
plz helpppppp-operating system win xp/dell dim 4100
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ctalia4000
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September 24th, 2004 13:00
All modems are not created equals. There are two types external and internal. The external types has its own power suppy and uses a serial port and cable to run. There are two internal types a winmodem and a data modem. http://www.fact-index.com/w/wi/winmodem.html
I like and have used external modems for a long time. The only draw back is to remember to shut them off. I usually purchase USR products. Dell sells an hardware modem for about $73.00 . I would suggest you purchase an external modem. Dell sells a USR for $50.00. All you need to purchase is a serial cable.
Dave Lyle
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September 24th, 2004 15:00
A modem may be Data/Fax or Data/Fax/Voice. You need the latter if you want to use the modem as an answering machine of make phone calls via your computer.
In additions, there are three main types of modems. Hardware or Controller-based modems, Controllerless or WinModems, and SoftModems. See this post for further discussion.
inoa75
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September 27th, 2004 20:00
Message Edited by inoa75 on 10-04-2004 10:55 AM