Hi, I have a really slow internet connection, and i have a few relatives that have fax modems in their computers, this, making their web browsing faster. I was thinking on buying a fax modem but it has been a bit difficult due to my low knowledge on fax modems, i have a few questions and hopefully some will get answered. I have a Dimension 4600 and i use bellsouth dial internet service and i need to know the difference between a USB and PCI modem and i also need to know which is best reccomended for someone that has no well experience on the inside technology of a computer, another brief question is if the fax modem necessarily have to be from dell in order to be installed and used, and my final question is will a fax modem be compatible enough with my ISP(which is Bellsouth). Thankyou and PLEASE answer my questions (if you know them)
Dave Lyle
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June 17th, 2004 00:00
When you are on the internet, you are using the Data function of the modem. When you are sending or receiving a FAX, that would be using the modems FAX function. If your modem supports Voice, then it can be used as an answering machine.
What initial connect rates are you getting?
USB = Universal Serial Bus. A USB modem would imply it is an external modem connected via a USB cable/port.
PCI = Peripheral Component Interconnect. This refers to a connector on the motherboard of your computer, so this a PCI modem would be one that mounts internally to the system.