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Philip Tl Posts: 2 USA | Posted - 5/13/2004 2:03:02 PM On one computer, I communicate with a Bell 103 device at a speed of 300. When I enter +ms=? the result shows B103 among the possible carriers. On my new laptop the +ms=? results in a string which does not include B103. One of the carriers in the list is V21, which is listed as having a speed of 300. Is this a possible choice? I have an old Microcom external modem which I used with a Windows 95 computer. Can this be used on occasion on the laptop with Windows XP? |
v.Richard Tl Posts: 6222 USA | Posted - 5/14/2004 5:05:44 AM The old modem can be used on the notebook if - the notebook has a COM port (many new ones don't); or, if you purchase an adapter for serial port->USB so you can plug the old modem into a notebook USB port. New modem - should connect to Bell103 device using init string of Aloha! Richard. |
Philip Tl Posts: 2 USA | Posted - 5/19/2004 10:13:57 AM Thank you Richard for your suggestions. The choice of V21 worked perfectly with the PCTEL 2304WT V.92 MDC modem installed in my laptop. I was spared the (shudder) need to deal with a 14.4 modem. Was it dumb luck that the installed modem could connect with the Bell device? When I'm about to buy a new computer, can I count on the installed modem having a V21 capability? If not, how do I deal with the prospective computer mfr to make sure that the installed modem has what I need? Thanks again for your help. |
v.Richard Tl Posts: 6222 USA | Posted - 5/20/2004 7:12:03 PM It's been a given that modems support nearly all the old standards --- probably shouldn't change. Aloha! Richard. |
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