buying a modem

[bytes777]

i want to buy a good high speed 56k modem. does it have to compatible with the model that i'm using? can you recommend some good-priced brands out there and where i can get them. thanks! installation instructions should come with it, rite?

 

[Law]

Nah, it'll work if you have an extra PCI slot or USB port.

 

[talldude123]

Buy this for $11, and install it into your PCI slot.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1220925&CatId=563

 

[jonny_uk]

Isnt broadband an option?

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

I personally wouldn't spend the money on a modem unless all other forms of Internet are unavailable in your area... $5-10 would be a good price on a modem.

As far as compatibility, all you have to do is make sure the hardware is compatible... do you have an open PCI slot? if so, get a PCI modem, if your PC is old, perhaps you will need an ISA modem (good luck finding one though... try ebay).

As far as far as good-price brands... I would just get the dirt cheapest one you can find...

 

[Soundmaster2.0]

I work at staples an occasionally they give them away free.

 

[LA1]

what are you paying for dial up. Where i live you can get DSL for $14.95

may i ask why you think you need a new modem ?

OK a modem, what is your OS ? I have started to see modems with out drivers for win 98. We use a modem at work called "NETO DRAGON" for our customers.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16825180003

I would uninstall then remove the old modem as opposed to just removing the modem. Depending on your isp, like aol you may have to search for a connection device the first time you run your isp logon after install of new modem

is the old modem inbedded ( part of your mainboard ? if so you will have to go to system / hardware / device manager , and turn off the modem in the modem properties,, DO NOT UNINSTALL.

 

[Soundmaster2.0]

I would agree that broadband is the way to go but if you live in the boonies then dialup may be his only option.

 

[LA1]

if you live in the boonies then dialup may be his only option.

it is not so much like it use to be, it all depends really really far out , yup. I have customers that are farther out then they use to be getting dsl. Verizon has switched some to a DHCP type authentication like cable uses.

 

[Soundmaster2.0]

yea but in a little hick twon like where i live if you go much past my house you cant get high speed.