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Title: Modem recommedations?
Post by: John Lewis on February 22, 2002, 06:37:19 AM

After spending hours trying to get an internal PCI modem to work, I've found out it is a winmodem, so won't work.

Any recommendations on what modems I should use?  Internal are preferable for space and power issues, but ultimately, price and compatibility are the most important.

What are you all using?  

Thanks.

Title: Re: Modem recommedations?
Post by: Patrick Basile on February 22, 2002, 06:50:58 AM

I use external modems - as you will hear from others I'm sure - they are much easier to set up and troubleshoot.  LED's for status and diagnostics and a power button for 'resetting' the modem if needed instead of having to re-boot the whole server.

I have two servers setup with Viking K56 external modems - which use a Rockwell chipset.  They work great - no problems.

Let us know how you make out.

Title: Re: Modem recommedations?
Post by: Peter on February 22, 2002, 12:13:15 PM

Hi
We use Hayes Accura external they work out of the box

Peter

Title: Re: Modem recommedations?
Post by: Robert Boerner on February 22, 2002, 06:24:40 PM

Best modem period is....

http://www.usrobotics.com/products/business/business-product.asp?sku=3CP3453

US Robotics V.Everything Modem.

It isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Of course you can get it cheaper if you don't buy direct.