ethernet and modem configuration

[bugbomb]

I have a pc with windows 2000 with SP4. it has a
3com 3c900B etherlink XL pci card. It also has a Diamond
SupraSST V.92 SUP2771 modem. I have been using the 3com
card and a DSL connection for the internet. I want to change to the modem and dial-up (for my dad, he won't pay
for DSL). I can't get the internet set-up or hardware
wizard to "see" the modem. the system info doesn't even list any port information. how do I reconfigure it to use the modem? also, I know 2000 is set up to see only network
printers. how do I make 2000 use my local printer with the serial connection?

thanks

 

[vacunita]

Can you see the modem listed in device manager? If not, you might need to go to the Modem's Manufacturer's web page, and download drivers.

After that its a matter of plugging in the phone line, and typing in the number to dial to.

As for the local printer, installing the software for it should be all it takes.



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[BadBigBen]

some mobo's have jumpers that will deactivate or activate a modem, either build in or in the ARM slot...

take also a look in the BIOS, the modem detection may be turned off there aswell...



Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[dglienna]

I dialed in when I got W2K, so that isn't the issue. Maybe Dial-up Networking wasn't installed? Maybe it's disabled in control panel?

Any red X's in device manager? That could be the modem.

-David
2006 & 2007 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
2006 Dell Certified System Professional (CSP)