| When you want to access the Internet,you want to | | | | install the device driver. |
| have the fastest Modem connection possible.And the | | | | Be sure to read the modem install manual carefully to |
| dialup modem will do if you want just email basic | | | | be sure all installation procedures were followed. Click |
| surfing. | | | | on finish once Windows find and install the device |
| The faster cable or dsl are a must have for such | | | | driver. Users of Windows XP have an updated list of |
| internet downloads of large files,super faster web | | | | device drivers which may be present. Its best to use |
| page access, and viewing videos online. | | | | the disk when installing the software. |
| Installing your new modem, whether its dialup, dsl, or | | | | Testing YOUR NEW MODEM |
| cable, it can be a breeze when you both make the | | | | The device driver allow your modem to talk to your |
| installation an education experience as well as having | | | | computer.To see if the modem is working,click on |
| fun in the process. | | | | Start,Settings,Control Panel,and click the Modems |
| For this to happen, you must be prepared with the | | | | icon. |
| right equipment. High speed modems will need an | | | | Read the description of the modem to be sure it is |
| ethernet card in most cases,for example. | | | | the one you have. |
| Let's take a deep down look at what it will take to | | | | Windows XP users should click on Start,Control |
| get a new Internal or External modem up and running | | | | Panel,and click the Phone and Modems icon.Then click |
| in your computer. | | | | Modem,Properties,and Diagnostics.Run a Query |
| While we're at it,we will see what it takes to install a | | | | Modem check to verify your modem is up and |
| cable or dsl modem as well. These modems are | | | | running. |
| always external but will need a couple for parts in | | | | Installing The Cable Or DSL Modem |
| order to get that fast internet speed. | | | | Cable Modems are external and are connected to the |
| Connecting Modems To The Computer | | | | computer by a Cat5 Cable. This cables looks like a |
| When installing your Modem, first right down the | | | | regular modem data cable but is larger. |
| serial number for use should you need to contact | | | | One end of the Cat5 Cable is inserted into the rear |
| technical support. | | | | of the cable modem while the other end is inserted |
| External modems are connected to the computer | | | | into a Network Interface Card. |
| with the RS232 cable. This cable is connected to the | | | | This NIC card must be installed in an empty adapter |
| rear of the system at the serial port and the modem | | | | slot in the system unit and transfer data between |
| itself. Some modems will have this cable as a part of | | | | the computer and modem. |
| the modem. | | | | With the Cat5 cable connecting the modem and PC |
| Internal modems are inserted in an expansion slot on | | | | together, you must provide the Internet signal to the |
| the motherboard,unless its integrated with the | | | | modem by connecting a coaxial cable to the modem. |
| motherboard. | | | | This cable provides high speed internet access and |
| Provide power to the external modem with the use | | | | may use the same connection as your television. One |
| of the adapter that with the modem. Internal | | | | end of the coaxial cable connects to the modem and |
| modems get their power from the expansion slot | | | | the other is connected the cable TV connector. |
| right on the motherboard. | | | | If the connection is being used by the TV,a cable |
| After the modem has been installed,both the external | | | | adapter will split the signals and you can use one |
| and internal modem must be connected to the analog | | | | connector for both your TV and the Internet. |
| phone line. Plug one end of the phone cord to the | | | | DSL Modems also use the NIC card and Cat5 cable. |
| jack labeled Line on the modem and the other into | | | | Some DSL modem require device drivers and either a |
| the phone jack.You can then connect your telephone | | | | cdrom or diskette should come with the modem. |
| to the phone jack on the modem. | | | | Once you connect to the Internet with a cable or dsl |
| Installing Moem Software | | | | modem,you'll most likely never go back to the slower |
| Now you can replace the system unit cover if you | | | | dialup version. |
| are installing an internal modem. And after all | | | | On the other hand,you just may want to keep your |
| peripherals are re-connected to the computer, boot | | | | dialup modem once you realize just how much more |
| the computer. | | | | you're going to invest when it comes to broadband |
| With external modems,simply turn the computer and | | | | Internet. |
| modem on.See if the power indicator is on. | | | | Since the choice is yours, learn all you can about all |
| If you have Windows 98 installed,insert the floppy | | | | modems, how they work, and how they connect to |
| disk or cdrom containing the device driver into the | | | | the world wide web. Your internet experience will |
| appropriate drive when the "add new hardware" | | | | grow by leaps and bounds if you do. |
| screen appears. Follow the instructions on the disk to | | | | |