How to Choose a Good Internal Modem for Dial-up
A good internal modem for dial-up networking and Internet access can be found by comparing the features, support and length of the manufacturers' limited warranty periods. The standards for modems offer a variety of choices in communication protocols, so it is important to match the modem that is to be used with the intended purpose. Choosing the best modem for the job can lead to faster downloads and uploads, and better overall reliability and security.
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Determine whether the open expansion slot on your computer is a PCI slot or a PCI Express slot by referring to the motherboard manual or the website of the manufacturer. Narrow down the choice of available modems to ones that fit the open slot on the motherboard.
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Contact the system administrator or help desk your modem will be communicating with to determine which protocols and features are being used in the dial-up networking equipment. Narrow down the choice of available modems to ones that offer these features.
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Calculate the amount of multitasking that is going to be taking place when the modem is in use. Choose a hardware controller-based modem instead of a Winmodem if resources are low or when multiple applications will be running.
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Compare warranty and price of the available choices for modems that meet all other requirements.
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Review the websites and call the technical support hotlines to determine the level of support available for each brand of modem and the ease of obtaining that support.
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Tips & Warnings
Match the modem to be purchased with the modem that it will be communicating with on the other end of the phone line for best results.
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