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internal modem

05/31/2007 12:44 AM

guys,

We all use external modem to access the web, but our cpu have internal modems too. right?

can I use the internal modem as the default modem of my pc?

I once used it but, it only takes a couple of minutes before it cut my connection to the web!

Am I wrong to use it, or do I have to configure something first before using it?

Thanks

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Re: internal modem

05/31/2007 3:45 AM

As long as I've been around an internal modem has been one the resides inside the case of your PC and an external modem is one you plug into your PC. I have never heard of a CPU having an "on-board" modem. I even googled it to see if it was something I was missing out on. No joy.

Are you sure that you aren't interchanging the terms CPU and PC incorrectly?

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Re: internal modem

05/31/2007 4:10 AM

oh

no, ok were talking about CPU, sorry.

Yeah your right theres no "on-board modem",

I think, what I've interchaged was not the hardware, but the Drivers.

Anyway thanks a lot!

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Re: internal modem

05/31/2007 4:03 AM

Some CPU's do have serial communicating capabilities and may even be used over telephone lines. A modem however rely on a fixed protocol, commands etc. usually not available in the CPU of a PC. It may be available on the mother board but then it is external (to the CPU). It should also be possible to incorporate a modem into a PC-CPU but lightning etc. will kill it soon. (a sure method to boost sales)

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Re: internal modem

06/01/2007 12:12 PM

Cable modems, to the best of my knowledge are all external.

Phone modems may be an external device or an adapted board inserted into an internal slot.

Cable & Phone modems are two different devices performing two different functions.

Haven't encountered a CPU with built in modem circuitry. The silicon real estate is too expensive and needed for CPU functionality to load it down with a function that is well served by independent entity.

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Re: internal modem

05/31/2007 3:56 PM

Some computers do come with modems built on the motherboard or as a separate CCA

To use on the Web, The Internet provider needs to know the MAC address on the modem. The Modem must also be configured with the proper protocol to be compatible with the server at the provider end.

Most internet providers prefer that you use theirs since all the modems connected to the server will be the same and are easily maintained and controlled.

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Re: internal modem

06/02/2007 1:07 AM

CPU: Unit of central process (Like as: Intel Pentium 4, Celeron, etc)

PC: personal computer (Mother Board + Case + Monitor + Keyboard + etc...)

Modem basic: 3 types

  • It comes along with the mother board.
  • PCI Card Modem that settles in a groove PCI on the mother board.
  • External modem there are connected to the computer via USB, serial, parallel, etc.

The Modem basic directly uses the telephone line like connection to Internet.

I use a Router Modem ADLS 4 ports + joining point (telephone or by cable TV), this point does not interfere with my telephone or my TV cable, use (24 hours) quarrels flat.

Previously for any type of use of these devices you require of the installation software if your Windows XP does not recognize it, you must see if your supplier of Internet is compatible to the connector of the Modem that you are going to use.

So that you see something: (Win XP) Start → Control Panel → Assistant for network configuration → next → next → No, to select... / (enters to examples).

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Re: internal modem

06/17/2007 3:07 PM

Sufiicient post have been there to distinguish between CPU & PC; Types of Modems. I have to add for gentleman's problem: *********** Quote ************* ,, I once used it but, it only takes a couple of minutes before it cut my connection to the web! Am I wrong to use it, or do I have to configure something first before using it? *********** Quote Ends ************* From your post it is clear that you have a DIAL-UP connection with an Internal & an External Modem. And you use those some-time alternately. All the Modems [Cards 4 Video, Sound etc] inserted in the PCI Slot are called as a STANDARD NOMENCLATURE "Internal ..." All the built-in such devices on Mother-Board are Named as "Integrated .." or "Built-in.." Now I come to the problem: When-ever you like to Switch between Internal, External or ["Integrated .." or "Built-in.."] you have to re-configure the device for its location eg : In dial-up for modem [Internal or External]: 1.) Double-click your DIAL-UP short-cut on Desk-top & Click "Properties" or [Start -> Settings -> Network connections -> Dial-up ] and select the required "Dialup" right-Click. Select Modem from the Drop-down list Click OK See the Figure Thats all about the problem of the Gentleman/Lady For ["Integrated .." or "Built-in.."]: To switch between ["Integrated .." or "Built-in.."] and other you have to configure in BIOS for LOOKING-To the Built-in or other.

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Re: internal modem

06/17/2007 3:21 PM

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