Diap up Issues

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 09:06 AM

Whenever i click to connect online i hear a bunch of loud beeps commng from the modem

.....LOL...j/k.....ne way the real problem is that i have a usr performance pro v.92 modem. I am getting a slow connection. i know that dial upo connetions are always slow, but mine seems slower then slow..i know that there must be some things that i can tweak to make it at least a little bit faster. also..i think my modem is the best there is...if not let me know what is......

Tumbleweed36 · 11-05-2006, 10:30 AM

Hi,

If a USRobotic modem, then make sure you have it in PCI #3 (third slot down from the graphics card). Also, DON'T let windows tell you the best driver is installed when it recognizes the modem. It is absolutely necessary that you go to the USRobotics website and download the latest drivers. Now hear this.....FORCE it to take the new drivers even if Windows says the best are loaded. Windows only loads v.90 drivers and they don't work well with these USRobotics v.92 modems. One other thing, it will tell you the drivers are not digitally signed....don't pay any attention to that, FORCE the load anyway and it should work for you.

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 11:14 AM

whenever i do that the driver does not say v.92..it just says 56k fax pci or summthing like that...the 1 from windows says usrobotics v92 Fax PCI...but wehn i installed that it even said it was not digitaly signed...but it was still from a windows list...which should i use?

Tumbleweed36 · 11-05-2006, 11:22 AM

Hi,

What is the exact model number of this modem? Is it 5699B or another model?

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 11:33 AM

it is a 5610b

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 12:04 PM

another thing i want to know is how to get my connecton speed to show up w/ my icons at the bottom right screen. i had it one time by accident and i loved being able to keep tabs on my connection speed. It looked liked a little computer screen at the bottom and it told my current speed. please tell me how to getr that icon back..i have dial up

Tumbleweed36 · 11-05-2006, 12:09 PM

Hi,

First of all, is the modem in PCI #3. If not, you may be having port sharing problems.

Second, all the updates you need for that modem model including firmware and drivers is located here:

USRobotics Support: 5610b

Take a look and let us know how we can help you after you have downloaded and upgraded. Even though the modem is new, the drivers on those disks they send out are revised every time, so you should always download the newest and best from the manufacturers website.

Just remember, the Windows version you have will tell you the best drivers are installed....and they are not unless you have the latest. Windows installs v.90 drivers that are terrible.

Second, the digitally signed has more to do with a Royalty being paid or not paid to Microsoft than drivers that will harm your system or not work. Microsoft wants all hardware manufacturer's to pay a royalty to Microsoft to endorse their drivers and USRobotics has refused to do that.....however, they are safe and they work.

Let us know how things are going with this issue.

~~BuffaloChips~~ · 11-05-2006, 01:07 PM

Google eastmtu and run it. Click on suggested and it will give you a set of values. Click on OK and reboot. That will help a little. If you run the program and you get an error message just click on ok and it still will run the program. If it worries you that it threw an error message i'm sure you can find something else on the net to help you set your MTU and TCP window, etc.

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 01:13 PM

how do force it to use thoes drivers..i click on update drivers and i click for it to search my documents(which is where i put the driver file) and it says that windows cannot find a better match for my modem...how do i FORCe it to use that driver?

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 01:15 PM

lol...u ment "Easymtu" buff...not eastmtu...lol

Tumbleweed36 · 11-05-2006, 01:59 PM

Hi,

After you have downloaded the drivers and unzipped them to a folder on your C: drive.....then, go to:

Start

Control Panel

System

Hardware

Device Manager

Go to Modems and click the little + to open that area.

Then, select Update drivers

It will ask if Windows can search for the drivers, select NO

Select, Install from a list or specific location (advanced)

Select, Next

Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install

Then, point it to the unzipped file and away you should go.

I did this from memory, so hope I didn't miss anything. Post back and let me know how it goes.

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 02:58 PM

thanks.....that worked...do you know how to get that icon on my screen so i can see my speed? it is the little computer thing where when you leave ur mouse over it it tells you your speed...I accidently did it one time but it went away and i want to fix it......please help and thanks.....

Tumbleweed36 · 11-05-2006, 03:36 PM

Hi,

First of all, so glad that the solution worked for you. Hope it continues to function the way you want it.

Not quite sure what you are asking unless you are asking about putting this item in the taskbar. If that is what you are asking, here is a link that will help you to understand the function and use of the task bar, including how to put icons there:

Win XP Tutorial Part 3 - An introduction to the Taskbar

If that is not what you want, please clarify if you simply want it on the desktop.

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 03:45 PM

that isnt what i wanted but never mind about it...im not sure if i can even describe it right...im sure i can live w/o it....look at my other posts...i am always in need of good advice...thanks....

Tumbleweed36 · 11-05-2006, 03:50 PM

Hi,

For example, when my dial-up is on, I have this little icon on the task bar. If my mouse goes over there, it pops up and shows the speed of the connection and the sent and received bytes. That was the only thing that I could think that maybe you wanted. I also think (don't use USRobotics anymore) that the Master Control Panel of the USRobotics program has a feature similar to that, but not sure since it has been a while since I used on of these.

Anyhow, let me know if I can help further.

godshot7 · 11-05-2006, 07:24 PM

that is EXACTLy what i want......please let me know how to git that up there...thanks....

Tumbleweed36 · 11-05-2006, 08:11 PM

Hi,

Give this a shot:

Go to: My Computer

Select: My Network Places

Select: View Network Connections

Right Click on Connection that you are using

Select: Properties

Check: Select Icon in Notification Area When Connected

Click: OK

This should do it, but remember, usually you have to shut down and boot back up to get it to work.

Let me know how it goes.

godshot7 · 11-06-2006, 01:40 PM

THANKS...that is exactly right...thanks alot for everything....cya

Tumbleweed36 · 11-06-2006, 03:41 PM

Hi,

Glad to hear that both solutions worked for you. Don't be a stranger on the forum now, hang around and lend a hand if you see something you know about. Have a great week.

11-05-2006, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	Diap up Issues Whenever i click to connect online i hear a bunch of loud beeps commng from the modem .....LOL...j/k.....ne way the real problem is that i have a usr performance pro v.92 modem. I am getting a slow connection. i know that dial upo connetions are always slow, but mine seems slower then slow..i know that there must be some things that i can tweak to make it at least a little bit faster. also..i think my modem is the best there is...if not let me know what is......

11-05-2006, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, If a USRobotic modem, then make sure you have it in PCI #3 (third slot down from the graphics card). Also, DON'T let windows tell you the best driver is installed when it recognizes the modem. It is absolutely necessary that you go to the USRobotics website and download the latest drivers. Now hear this.....FORCE it to take the new drivers even if Windows says the best are loaded. Windows only loads v.90 drivers and they don't work well with these USRobotics v.92 modems. One other thing, it will tell you the drivers are not digitally signed....don't pay any attention to that, FORCE the load anyway and it should work for you. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-05-2006, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, What is the exact model number of this modem? Is it 5699B or another model? __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-05-2006, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, First of all, is the modem in PCI #3. If not, you may be having port sharing problems. Second, all the updates you need for that modem model including firmware and drivers is located here: USRobotics Support: 5610b Take a look and let us know how we can help you after you have downloaded and upgraded. Even though the modem is new, the drivers on those disks they send out are revised every time, so you should always download the newest and best from the manufacturers website. Just remember, the Windows version you have will tell you the best drivers are installed....and they are not unless you have the latest. Windows installs v.90 drivers that are terrible. Second, the digitally signed has more to do with a Royalty being paid or not paid to Microsoft than drivers that will harm your system or not work. Microsoft wants all hardware manufacturer's to pay a royalty to Microsoft to endorse their drivers and USRobotics has refused to do that.....however, they are safe and they work. Let us know how things are going with this issue. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-05-2006, 01:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, After you have downloaded the drivers and unzipped them to a folder on your C: drive.....then, go to: Start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Go to Modems and click the little + to open that area. Then, select Update drivers It will ask if Windows can search for the drivers, select NO Select, Install from a list or specific location (advanced) Select, Next Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install Then, point it to the unzipped file and away you should go. I did this from memory, so hope I didn't miss anything. Post back and let me know how it goes. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-05-2006, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	whenever i do that the driver does not say v.92..it just says 56k fax pci or summthing like that...the 1 from windows says usrobotics v92 Fax PCI...but wehn i installed that it even said it was not digitaly signed...but it was still from a windows list...which should i use?

11-05-2006, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	it is a 5610b

11-05-2006, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	another thing i want to know is how to get my connecton speed to show up w/ my icons at the bottom right screen. i had it one time by accident and i loved being able to keep tabs on my connection speed. It looked liked a little computer screen at the bottom and it told my current speed. please tell me how to getr that icon back..i have dial up

11-05-2006, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
~~BuffaloChips~~ Register user Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South East Posts: 82 OS: XP Pro sp.2	Google eastmtu and run it. Click on suggested and it will give you a set of values. Click on OK and reboot. That will help a little. If you run the program and you get an error message just click on ok and it still will run the program. If it worries you that it threw an error message i'm sure you can find something else on the net to help you set your MTU and TCP window, etc.

11-05-2006, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	how do force it to use thoes drivers..i click on update drivers and i click for it to search my documents(which is where i put the driver file) and it says that windows cannot find a better match for my modem...how do i FORCe it to use that driver?

11-05-2006, 01:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	lol...u ment "Easymtu" buff...not eastmtu...lol

11-05-2006, 02:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	thanks.....that worked...do you know how to get that icon on my screen so i can see my speed? it is the little computer thing where when you leave ur mouse over it it tells you your speed...I accidently did it one time but it went away and i want to fix it......please help and thanks.....

11-05-2006, 03:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, First of all, so glad that the solution worked for you. Hope it continues to function the way you want it. Not quite sure what you are asking unless you are asking about putting this item in the taskbar. If that is what you are asking, here is a link that will help you to understand the function and use of the task bar, including how to put icons there: Win XP Tutorial Part 3 - An introduction to the Taskbar If that is not what you want, please clarify if you simply want it on the desktop. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-05-2006, 03:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	that isnt what i wanted but never mind about it...im not sure if i can even describe it right...im sure i can live w/o it....look at my other posts...i am always in need of good advice...thanks....

11-05-2006, 03:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, For example, when my dial-up is on, I have this little icon on the task bar. If my mouse goes over there, it pops up and shows the speed of the connection and the sent and received bytes. That was the only thing that I could think that maybe you wanted. I also think (don't use USRobotics anymore) that the Master Control Panel of the USRobotics program has a feature similar to that, but not sure since it has been a while since I used on of these. Anyhow, let me know if I can help further. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-05-2006, 07:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	that is EXACTLy what i want......please let me know how to git that up there...thanks....

11-05-2006, 08:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Give this a shot: Go to: My Computer Select: My Network Places Select: View Network Connections Right Click on Connection that you are using Select: Properties Check: Select Icon in Notification Area When Connected Click: OK This should do it, but remember, usually you have to shut down and boot back up to get it to work. Let me know how it goes. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 11-05-2006 at 08:13 PM.

11-06-2006, 01:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
godshot7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	THANKS...that is exactly right...thanks alot for everything....cya

11-06-2006, 03:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Glad to hear that both solutions worked for you. Don't be a stranger on the forum now, hang around and lend a hand if you see something you know about. Have a great week. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.