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pls help me get my laptop net read
Name: laptop lass Date: August 27, 2002 at 07:06:42 Pacific
Comment:
i,ve got a ibm thinkpad 340 running windows3.11 does any one know what kinda modem i need to get me net ready and wat software. where can i buy a modem for my laptop on the net. HELP PLEASE
Name: tech-fred Date: August 27, 2002 at 23:04:35 Pacific
Reply:
There are 5 kinds of modems that can be added (1) internal - probably not applicable (2) USB - probably not applicable (3) parallel port - rare to find (4) pcmcia card - one available choice (5) external serial modem - another choice
Depending upon you operating system you may have a problem with finding drivers for a pcmcia modem.
So I would recommend an external serial modem. However it is the bulkiest solution. But you would have the least problems with it. Price would run from $30-120. I've bought new 56K ones for $30. Clearance sale.
I've also got combo pcmcia 3COM (USR) 33.6K modem and net card for $9.22.
Shop around, if used make sure that you get all cables and software.
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Response Number 2
Name: Glenn C Date: August 28, 2002 at 10:45:53 Pacific
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Check out this site. Has almost everything you need to know about modems and setting them up
http://www.net-boy.com/
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Response Number 3
Name: philowar Date: August 30, 2002 at 09:10:07 Pacific
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External 56k serial modems can be had for $10-$15 on eBay. Get a Zoom or a USR. Make sure it is a DSP hardware modem (can be used on 486)and not a winmodem that requires windows 9x & a pentium cpu. Also, I'm not sure how hold you r thinkpad is but it needs to have a 16550 UART serial port in order to use high speed modems.
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Response Number 4
Name: oscarisagrump Date: September 25, 2002 at 22:58:34 Pacific
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ubid.com is another place to look for one. also yahoo auctions and classifieds.
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