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I went to bed very late Offline

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Posted: Feb. 11 2006,18:55

I need a 56k modem for dsl 0.9.2

Is every external modem a real modem?
In comparison to winmodems REAL modems are supported by dsl < 2.0, right?

If an external modem is a REAL modem, which one will be good?
- Elsa basic 56k
- US Robotics sportster flash
- Elsa fun (USB)

cbagger01

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Posted: Feb. 11 2006,23:20

External modems that connect to your RS232 Serial port (Also known as a "COM" port), are REAL modems.

USB modems are a different class altogether.

torp

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Posted: Feb. 12 2006,03:35

like cbagger sez........you need something that connects to a rs-232 serial port. another rule of thumb..if it fits in an isa slot in your machine it is NOT a winmodem....i see old modems all the time at the electronic surplus place locally.....most are $2-$10...some are 28k...some are 33.6....but most are 56k....the less electronics on the card, the more likely it is a winmodem.

torp

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