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printerman 13-05-2005 08:50
Modem ID
 
Hi
i'm trying to id a modem for install. Window98 is picking it up but doesn't have the driver. I've tried Diagnose but that doesn't see it either. How can i id the modem. If i install it with a standard v90 modem will diagnose then pick up the brand name and type then ?

Stuart 13-05-2005 08:54
Re: Modem ID
 
No. If the driver works, then Windows will be able to use the modem, but it will identify it as a standard v90 modem.

Gooch 13-05-2005 08:55
Re: Modem ID
 
Have you tried looking for a product code on the modem. Looking for any codes on the modem and then try entering them into Google. Take a look at the search results and it should give you an indication of the make/model etc. Then try going to the manuafacturers website to download the drivers. Don't bother going to website slike Mr Driver etc because they will only try to take your hard earned for something that should already be free.

P.S the above will obviously only work if you have access to another PC that is already on the net! ;)

zing_deleted 13-05-2005 09:20
Re: Modem ID
 
the largest chip on the modem will have a name and number,find these then goto www.driverguide.com you should find your driver there,your looking for something like ambient,conexant,agere amongst others
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooch
P.S the above will obviously only work if you have access to another PC that is already on the net! ;)
He has posted here hasnt he :LOL:

printerman 13-05-2005 09:24
Re: Modem ID
 
Okay then! Thanks all the chip has ;
RS56/SP-PCI
R6793-11
ROCKWELL 98
9927 B82471.7
KOREA

so which number do i look up?
Also, i know driver guide has a general log in name...what is it again.?

zing_deleted 13-05-2005 09:38
Re: Modem ID
 
rs56 will def be easy to find as this is a common modem, log in is drivers password all
Try the driver third from the top on the rockwell page on driverguide(would link but as you need to log in prob easier for you to look)

printerman 13-05-2005 09:49
Re: Modem ID
 
Thata great! Thank you very much. Can i ask why the third on the list and not the seccond?

zing_deleted 13-05-2005 09:57
Re: Modem ID
 
No other reason than it caught my eye first with a quick glance :D

Aragorn 13-05-2005 10:02
Re: Modem ID
 
If the device shows up in Device Manager, the properties page should have a 'details' tab. In this you can get the 'Hardware ID' string.

Googling on the Hardware ID string usually points to the correct drivers.

HTH

Gooch 13-05-2005 10:51
Re: Modem ID
 
Zinglebarb
He has posted here hasnt he :LOL:
Sorry I'm not quite sure what you mean't by that comment!

zing_deleted 13-05-2005 11:38
Re: Modem ID
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooch
Have you tried looking for a product code on the modem. Looking for any codes on the modem and then try entering them into Google. Take a look at the search results and it should give you an indication of the make/model etc. Then try going to the manuafacturers website to download the drivers. Don't bother going to website slike Mr Driver etc because they will only try to take your hard earned for something that should already be free.

P.S the above will obviously only work if you have access to another PC that is already on the net! ;)
you advise someone to look on the net for drivers for a modem
you state will only work if he has access to a pc on the net
he has posted on a net forum so do you think he has access to a pc on the net or not????

printerman 13-05-2005 12:16
Re: Modem ID
 
I'm onto my third set of drivers now and windows won't reacognise any of them. Is there an exe file type i can try instead.?

zing_deleted 13-05-2005 12:19
Re: Modem ID
 
have you checked out realtek?
This one thinks its an exe http://www.modem-drivers.com/drivers/21/21539.htm

printerman 13-05-2005 13:05
Re: Modem ID
 
Nope. that doesn't work either...this is driving me mad now.

zing_deleted 13-05-2005 13:13
Re: Modem ID
 
have you tried forcing the install? do not let windows search for drivers, select Dont search I will choose myself and browse to the inf file in the downloads

printerman 13-05-2005 13:18
Re: Modem ID
 
i'll try it.

Gooch 13-05-2005 14:47
Re: Modem ID
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zinglebarb
you advise someone to look on the net for drivers for a modem
you state will only work if he has access to a pc on the net
he has posted on a net forum so do you think he has access to a pc on the net or not????
Ok fair point. I didn't quite think that through too well. I would have prefered it though if you could just point out my error without the p*** taking.

zing_deleted 13-05-2005 14:52
Re: Modem ID
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooch
Ok fair point. I didn't quite think that through too well. I would have prefered it though if you could just point out my error with the p*** taking.
Calm down sir its only a forum :D

Gooch 13-05-2005 16:14
Re: Modem ID
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zinglebarb
Calm down sir its only a forum :D
Nuff said:p:... :)

printerman 14-05-2005 14:52
Re: Modem ID
 
Hi, I'm still struggling with this. The modem is picked up by the system, but can't find the driver. I've tried about 7 different drivers for , in theory the same modem but none of them are the correct one(or so windows tells me). This is weird, i'm not new to finding drivers as such and don't normally spend 3 f**king days on stupid drivers. Usually they just work!

zing_deleted 14-05-2005 15:37
Re: Modem ID
 
rip it out throw it away and buy one for about 8 quid

printerman 16-05-2005 13:05
Re: Modem ID
 
I don't want to throw it out. Theres nothing wrong with it expect i don't have the disk.

The actual name of it is

Rockwell/conexant soft56k speakerphone modem.



Can anyone shed any more light.? I've tried about 20 now from the driverguide website, from both manufacturers and they arn't suitable.

This pc is actually for my cousin. (shes very skint) and she's been saving for about 8 months now and was telling me shes raised 60£ so far....I didn't realise she was that skint so i thought id put one together. So far i've got a fresh install (98) on a 450 mhz intel 10GB hard drive, ISA sound card, and modem, speakers and monitor. Just the modem is giving me stick. I don't mind buying a new one but i'd rather do the whole thing for nothing!


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