Modems compatible with DOS

ak1012 · 03-17-2007, 02:57 PM

Hi,

Which modems are compatible with MS-DOS?

Thanks

**JamesO** · 03-19-2007, 06:35 AM

Not sure I understand your question.

Most external modems respond to standard AT commands, which are usually DOS based. Internal WinModem try PCI cards may be a bit different?

Using HyperTerminal you should be able to communicate with most modems and determine if they are accepting AT commands.

More specifics would help.

JamesO

ak1012 · 03-19-2007, 01:17 PM

Hi,

I meant modem brands, with parallel cables/ports.

Thanks.

**Chode** · 03-19-2007, 10:20 PM

I think you mean external modems that connect to the computer with serial cables. U.S. Robotics and BestData (probably others too) still make DOS compatible modems. With the exception of USB modems, I think virtually any external modem should still work in DOS.

**johnwill** · 03-21-2007, 11:31 AM

There are a handful of internal modems that work with DOS, but as stated, any external modem will normally work with DOS.

03-17-2007, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ak1012 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Modems compatible with DOS Hi, Which modems are compatible with MS-DOS? Thanks

03-19-2007, 06:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
JamesO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Posts: 2,289 OS: 98SE, W2k Pro, XP Pro	Re: Modems compatible with DOS Not sure I understand your question. Most external modems respond to standard AT commands, which are usually DOS based. Internal WinModem try PCI cards may be a bit different? Using HyperTerminal you should be able to communicate with most modems and determine if they are accepting AT commands. More specifics would help. JamesO

03-19-2007, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
ak1012 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Modems compatible with DOS Hi, I meant modem brands, with parallel cables/ports. Thanks.

03-19-2007, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chode TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,280 OS: Windows XP Pro	Re: Modems compatible with DOS I think you mean external modems that connect to the computer with serial cables. U.S. Robotics and BestData (probably others too) still make DOS compatible modems. With the exception of USB modems, I think virtually any external modem should still work in DOS. __________________ Sweet!

03-21-2007, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Modems compatible with DOS There are a handful of internal modems that work with DOS, but as stated, any external modem will normally work with DOS. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience