Thank you Linda Joseph and Greg, for your input. I will give it a try!
Thanks again.....
Bill
On Thu, 2 Dec 1999 20:30:42 -0600 "Joseph Wagner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
>1) Make sure "Plug & Play OS" in your BIOS is set to "No." This has
>to be
>set even with a non-WinModem, hereinafter refereed to a RealModem.
>
>2) Go to Modem under Control Panel. Obtain the exact specifications
>of
>your modem. If this does not show exact specifications, try viewing
>the
>driver from the Device tab under System in Control Panel. If none of
>the
>above works, you'll have to rip open the case and examine the physical
>modem
>card itself for specification. Copy down everything, especially the
>FCC
>number. Then do a search for the device on various sites, including
>www.windrivers.com
>
>3) If you set the modem up right, and it's not clicking or dialing
>or
>anything, it's a WinModem.
>
>For a good deal on a RealModem, go to www.cdw.com and check out the
>Viking
>56K (Real)Modem with Speakerphone (Mfg. Part No. RFM56KISPB) for about
>$85.
>I have that exact model in my PC for Linux and Windoze 95, and the
>modem
>works fine in both.
>
>If any further PPP setup trouble ensues -- aside from your lack of a
>RealModem -- check out http://axion.physics.ubc.ca/ppp-linux.html
>
>Tip: In futer posts, try to include exact technical specifications
>and
>details.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Techno Joe
>
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