best type of external modem?
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Depends on the kind you need.  for dial-up you can use virtually any major brand and get good results, USR, bestdata, etc.  For DSL your DSL provider usually supplies one (Westell is popular).  Remember, an external modem takes no power from the CPU so they are all good.
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http://www.lightcomputers.com/support/downloads/modems.htm\n\nUse the above link, since u was vague about the actual modem,\ni couldnt give link to your exact one, but the link lists 'em all.
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firewire\n\nIt's quicker then a usb port and it allows you to transfer outside data quicker such as harddrive info from another computer or transfer a vhs tape to a dvd , cd or vice-versa.
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What in the world are you doing using Windows ME?  That is the worst operating system Microsoft ever made, until Vista comes out anyway...\n\nSo,  you didn't give me the make or model modem, you did not say if it was internal or external, you did not say what COM port it thinks it was using.\n\nEr, you want free tech support?  Supply some details.
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you can use speed stream 5360 modem on your son's pc as long as its a windows XP- but if below WIN xp- you need to have a software installed- (enternet 300) the disc that comes with the dsl modem
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Assuming you have modem - go with 'Windows network'\n\nOtherwise, crossover ehter net cable.
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I would just put in a CAT 5 network connection (or 2) to each room.  Then you can buy digital networked audio products and use the CAT 5.  It is the most universally supported data format available today.  I would make a small closet or reserve a broom closet for a server and router, and bring a cable line or tel. line in for the modem connection.
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If you're trying to hookup DSL then you don't need a modem other than the one supplied by the DSL provider.  The internal modem in your PC is for dialup, NOT dsl.  If you got a bad DSL modem then you need to return it to your DSL provider.\n\nIf you really do have a bad modem it would affect your ability to dialup to the internet.  They do go bad and many times if you don't run your phone line thru a surge protector, a lightening hit on the telephone lines will fry it.  It's cheap to replace, something like $25.
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Linksys makes the best modems. They last for years and keep working. I have one from 8 years ago that still works! Check the link below.
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use dialup all pc's have modems
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any 56k modem will be fine
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If it is an internal modem don't.  You can but it requires too much tweaking and running through computers.  If it is external (serial or USB) just switch it.  If it is a DSL modem - that's a whole different story.  Best bet is to use a router so that you can connect both.  If you get a wired/wireless router you can use the laptop wireless at the same time.  A router also acts as a firewall, thus giving you additional protection.  Note - if you do go wireless, don't forget to encrypt the connection.
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You're going to buy a router, which nowadays always includes a switch (switches have made hubs obselete).  You're going to keep your existing modem and connect the router to it.  Basically the modem supplies the connection and the router shares it.\n\nIt usually buy Belkin just because they are usually the cheapest of the name brands.  Linksys, DLink and SMC are also good.  As long as you stick with a name brand you should be ok.
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drivers.com or the modem manufacturer's website
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Linksys has a nice wireless/wired unit that is great, I have been using mine in a big church for some time now, and it works flawlessly, and was easy to set up.
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Anything is possible but your DSL modem will almost always have a second jack for your phone..use it to avoid any issues.
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DSL should do the trick