HELP !!! v.92 56k modem & 7 64 bit

[dial up guy]

Hi does anyone have experience using US robotics 5686e v.92 56k external modem with windows 7 64 bit ? I put up a post earlier today with no hits and I really need to find a solution to dial up internet access for my new computer. This modem appears to be compatible with the 64 bit version of 7 but I'm looking for some user experiences. Any ideas on hardware would be appreciated

 

[IggyAZ]

Hi does anyone have experience using US robotics 5686e v.92 56k external modem with windows 7 64 bit ? I put up a post earlier today with no hits and I really need to find a solution to dial up internet access for my new computer. This modem appears to be compatible with the 64 bit version of 7 but I'm looking for some user experiences. Any ideas on hardware would be appreciated

I just checked and your modem is good for Win7 32/64bit if it has the latest firmware. (see link below)

USRobotics says:
Installation for Windows 7 32 bit and Windows 7 64 bit The modem will install using the default driver provided by Windows 7.


We need a little more information.

Why are you only using a 56k modem?
Where inthe world are you?
So your question is what?
Will Win7 64 bit see the modem in Device Manager?
Does it have any exclamation point next to it in device manager?
Do you know how to setup IE8 for a dialup out?
Are you using IE8?

Have you updated the latest firmware for the modem?
Check here for more details.
http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=5686e


Tell me more. Thank you

 

[dial up guy]

Thanks for the reply iggy az . I live in a rural area in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada with no dsl service,and other types of internet service are much too expensive. Unfortunately v.92 56k is the only cost effective solution at this time. Most of the info I see on the web leads me to believe that dial up modems on windows 7 64 bit are quirky and I'm into an easy install with as few issues as possible. I know some hardware manufactures say their modems are compliant but most don't say if they work with 7 64 bit .I have seen little first hand experience with 64 bit compliant modems on the net. I'm looking at getting the asus p6x58d motherboard and want the best fit for it .WHAT IS IE8 ?

 

[acurasd]

That is why all the canadians move to the united states... for the broadband *lol*


IE8 is Internet Explorer version 8

 

[IggyAZ]

Great IE8 is Microsoft Internet Explorer V8.
The US Robotics website say that you do not need any additional drivers for Win7 64bit so have you installed it yet or are you waiting for your new motherboard?
I actually had a 56k US Robotics modem.

So are you having problems witht he modem or what?

 

[Frostmourne]

My modem came with a CD but 7 x64 recognized it straight up, and an updated driver has come through from Windows Update, and no don't ask why I have a dial-up modem.

 

[dial up guy]

Nice to have great neighbors. I believe the internet service providers in my area think all of us country folk don't use computers yet ! Hope our cold weather isn't hitting you too bad.Any modem hardware recommendations for the asus p6x58d appreciated.

 

[Frostmourne]

My modem said XP on the outside, Vista on the slip of paper / manual - just stick it into the PCI slot and start up the PC, mind ESD.

 

[dial up guy]

Iggyaz

Waiting for motherboard and haven't purchased modem as of yet. I would like some reviews or experiences from end users of windows 7 64 bit modems. Trying not to waste my time buying junk .Reliable hardware recommendation is what I'm looking for .Motherboard is asus P6x58d

 

[Frostmourne]

Conexant modem works fine here in x64.

 

[dial up guy]

Thanks for recommendation Frustmourne. Is that an external or internal ?

 

[Frostmourne]

Internal PCI - cost $12 here.

 

[dial up guy]

Frostmourne which model from Conexant are you recommending. I looked quickly on their site and it sounds like they don't sell to consumers . Which model is windows 7 64 bit compliant ?

 

[Frostmourne]

They all should work by default - and Windows Update will give you a new driver. Also bought the same one for Vista x86 - had to use the cd there, but for 7, just buy one that is 56Kb/s.

 

[dial up guy]

Did you purchase through the conexant site or online retailer ?

 

[Frostmourne]

Standard computer part's store.

 

[dial up guy]

thanks again !

 

[Frostmourne]

You do have a spare PCI slot, right? Anyway, buy it, take it out of the ESD bag, touch an unpainted metal surface such as your expansion slots, put it in, screw it into place. PC on, wait a sec, run Windows Update. Post back your results.

 

[dial up guy]

I'll have to wait until I get my motherboard . If any other hardware recommendations are out there I would like to here them.

 

[Frostmourne]

If you are building a new system and don't play games $US 500 should be enough.