Modem woes

RealityRipple · Sep 9, 2008, 12:14 AM

Well, since my switch to XP x64, I've been unable to use Dial Up when my Satellite is restricted (such as now). It's been quite a hassle, and I finally decided to try and find a good 64 bit compatible modem. I chose the Rosewill RNX-56AG, which is an Agere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Modem. Now that I have it, however, there doesn't seem to be any NetWaiting/Modem-On-Hold software for it. I've tried installing the NetWaiting software I had for my old Creative Modem, but it wouldn't start. I tried installing the Lucent MoH software (found it here), but it did nothing during a test run.
Am I totally screwed here? Is there software that will work for this modem? Is there a different 64-bit compatible modem that comes with or is compatible with known software?

Matth · Sep 9, 2008, 05:51 PM

http://modemsite.com/56k/premiumc.asp
It seems the ONLY place you can get a full feature driver is from modemsite's premium download, unless you can find which one they are leeching.

You requre a V92 capable driver (Windows update may dump a V92 disabled one on you), as well as the MOH app.

The situation is a disgraceful mess, making V92 someting of a non-event.

RealityRipple · Sep 9, 2008, 08:38 PM

The driver I'm using came with the card, which says it's a v.92. I installed a demo copy of PhoneTray Dialup 2.30, and it says my modem is v.92 capable, though when I connect to a v.92 server, it says it's v.90. This may just be my phone line, though.
I came across that site, and I'm sort of tempted to waste the buck-fifty just to see if it actually works.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Sep 11, 2008, 05:14 PM

You might want to look into a US Robotics modem. Before I had DSL I swore by their modems, they weren't the softmodems you'd find in most systems, they had actual hardware on them. They might be a tad pricey though, but if they haven't taken a total nosedive you're probably likely to get better drivers/software with it.

Sep 9, 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
RealityRipple Embrace Entropy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Berros Canyon, Nipomo, CA Posts: 195 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Modem woes Well, since my switch to XP x64, I've been unable to use Dial Up when my Satellite is restricted (such as now). It's been quite a hassle, and I finally decided to try and find a good 64 bit compatible modem. I chose the Rosewill RNX-56AG, which is an Agere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Modem. Now that I have it, however, there doesn't seem to be any NetWaiting/Modem-On-Hold software for it. I've tried installing the NetWaiting software I had for my old Creative Modem, but it wouldn't start. I tried installing the Lucent MoH software (found it here), but it did nothing during a test run. Am I totally screwed here? Is there software that will work for this modem? Is there a different 64-bit compatible modem that comes with or is compatible with known software?

Sep 9, 2008, 05:51 PM	#2
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	http://modemsite.com/56k/premiumc.asp It seems the ONLY place you can get a full feature driver is from modemsite's premium download, unless you can find which one they are leeching. You requre a V92 capable driver (Windows update may dump a V92 disabled one on you), as well as the MOH app. The situation is a disgraceful mess, making V92 someting of a non-event. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Sep 9, 2008, 08:38 PM	Thread Starter #3
RealityRipple Embrace Entropy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Berros Canyon, Nipomo, CA Posts: 195 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	The driver I'm using came with the card, which says it's a v.92. I installed a demo copy of PhoneTray Dialup 2.30, and it says my modem is v.92 capable, though when I connect to a v.92 server, it says it's v.90. This may just be my phone line, though. I came across that site, and I'm sort of tempted to waste the buck-fifty just to see if it actually works.

Sep 11, 2008, 05:14 PM	#4
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	You might want to look into a US Robotics modem. Before I had DSL I swore by their modems, they weren't the softmodems you'd find in most systems, they had actual hardware on them. They might be a tad pricey though, but if they haven't taken a total nosedive you're probably likely to get better drivers/software with it.