When you want to access Internet,you want to have fastest Modem connection possible.And dialup modem will do if you want just email basic surfing.The faster cable or dsl are a must have for such internet downloads of large files,super faster web page access,and viewing videos online.
Installing your new modem,whether its dialup,dsl, or cable,it can be a breeze when you both make installation an education experience as well as having fun in process.
For this to happen,you must be prepared with right equipment.This article has links to videos and photos to help do just that.High speed modems will need an ethernet card in most cases,for example.
Let's take a deep down look at what it will take to get a new Internal or External modem up and running in your computer.
While we're at it,we will see what it takes to install a cable or dsl modem as well.These modems are always external but will need a couple for parts in order to get that fast internet speed.
CONNECT THE MODEM TO THE COMPUTER
When installing your Modem,first right down serial number for use should you need to contact technical support.
External modems are connected to computer with RS232 cable.This cable is connected to rear of system at serial port and modem itself.Some modems will have this cable as a part of modem.
Internal modems are inserted in an expansion slot on motherboard,unless its intergrated with motherboard.
Provide power to external modem with use of adapter that with modem.Internal modems get their power from expansion slot right on motherboard.
After modem has been installed,both external and internal modem must be connected to analog phone line.Plug one end of phone cord to jack labeled Line on modem and other into phone jack.You can then connect your telephone to phone jack on modem.
INSTALL MODEM SOFTWARE
Now you can replace system unit cover if you are installing an internal modem.And after all peripherals are re-connected to computer, boot computer.
With external modems,simply turn computer and modem on.See if power indicator is on.
If you have Windows 98 installed,insert floppy disk or cdrom containing device driver into appropriate drive when "add new hardware" screen appears.Follow instructions on disk to install device driver.