Hooking up old modem

Helian · 09-03-2002, 06:31 AM

I got rid of my cable modem because it was way too expensive and signed up with a normal 56K ISP. I plugged my old 56K modem in, but XP didn't auto-detect it when the operating system came up. I tried "install new hardware" and it didn't find it then, either. I didn't know which model to pick from the list when it gave me that option so I picked standard 56K modem, and it still wouldn't work. I don't have the old install disk and I don't remember what the make and model is. It's just a green card. No markings that would identify the manufacturer. Any idea how I can get this thing up and running?

Thanks

Helian

09-03-2002, 06:56 AM

Did you ever have this modem running on XP before?

It may not be on the XP compatability list.

**Doonz** · 09-05-2002, 01:27 PM

check the MFG for updated drives...although it is not on the combatability list does mean it doesnt work...if they dont have XP drivers try W2K drivers

09-03-2002, 06:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Helian Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7 OS: XP	Hooking up old modem I got rid of my cable modem because it was way too expensive and signed up with a normal 56K ISP. I plugged my old 56K modem in, but XP didn't auto-detect it when the operating system came up. I tried "install new hardware" and it didn't find it then, either. I didn't know which model to pick from the list when it gave me that option so I picked standard 56K modem, and it still wouldn't work. I don't have the old install disk and I don't remember what the make and model is. It's just a green card. No markings that would identify the manufacturer. Any idea how I can get this thing up and running? Thanks Helian

09-05-2002, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doonz S.W.A.T Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,478 OS: WinXP, Vista, MAC 10.x	check the MFG for updated drives...although it is not on the combatability list does mean it doesnt work...if they dont have XP drivers try W2K drivers __________________ Simple Wise-A%$ Techie

09-03-2002, 06:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
SPEEDO Posts: n/a OS:	Did you ever have this modem running on XP before? It may not be on the XP compatability list.