Surf these sites: 4Modems -- Speed up your data transfers with a modem from Compaq, Motorola, Cisco Networks, Cable Modems, CompUSA, PC Mall, Modem Central, Best Buy and 3Com. 56K.COM - V.90, K56flex, and x2 56K Modem Page -- 56K and V.90 modem reviews, news, links, init strings, drivers, and help troubleshooting slow connections. Questions? Post to the message board. Coverage of x2, K56flex, and V.90 modems. 56k= v.Unreliable -- This site is highly regarded within the ISP industry as a reliable source of 56k modem information and troubleshooting. Ask Mr. Modem -- This is an interesting tool that catalogs 1,823 modems from 229 vendors. This is way off the beaten path as far as web sites go. COM Port Settings -- The COM port is the port through which computers communicate with devices such as modems and mice. Cable Modem FAQs -- Hands on answers to common problems of cable modem users. Covers cable modem sharing, security, speed improvements and more. Configuring Your Modem For Optimum Performance -- Many people incorrectly set the speed of their communications package to that of their modem''s speed when infact they are setting the port speed, an interesting paper written by Craig Peacock. Data Communications FAQ (Windows Version) -- Another site giving advice and help to anyone using Microsoft Windows to establish a PPP or SLIP dial-up connection. It''s a little old but still has much good information. There is a link to the comp.dcomp.modem archives on this site. Datatronics Technology -- Manufacture of professional modems offering top quality performance particularly in data communications solutions. Express Systems and Peripherals -- Distributor of Comtrol Rocketport and Hostess multiport serial devices, Rocketmodem multimodem cards, Interchange remote access servers and more. IBM Personal Computing Support -- IBM''s official Hints and Tips page for MWave modems. The long URL is actually a database query for MWave support. This is one of the better sources for IBM MWave modem information on the Internet. IBM Personal Computing Support -- This is the official IBM support page for modems shipped with IBM Aptiva computers. The long URL is actually a database query command that retrieves hints and tips for IBM modems that are not MWave modems. This is one of the best sites on the Internet for IBM modem information. LASAT -- Manufacturer of analog, ISDN, xDSL & cable modems, routers MOREnet - Modems and Dialup Troubleshooting -- This modem troubleshooting site contains some links and some basic help. The outstanding feature in this site are the two modem troubleshooting flow charts for Windows 3.x and Windows 95. Modem Connection Help - Focus on Mac Support -- Support information for your iMac modem. Troubleshooting information for your iMac modem from Mining Co. iMac Support Center. Modem connection help Modem FAQ -- Curt''s High Speed Modem Page (28.8/33.6/56 kbps Modem Tips & Tricks) -- Another very good modem resource, Curt''s High Speed Modem page is one of the older modem resources on the web having begun in 1995. Modem Overview -- Acronym for Modulator Demodulator. Device that converts data from digital computer signals to analog signals that can be sent over a phone line: modulation. The analog signals are then converted back into digital data by the receiving modem: demodulation. Modem Speed Test Page -- A web site that contains tests to determine your modem''s throughput. The tests are for any speed of connection, from modem to ISDN to cable/DSL. ModemHelp.Org - Modem Resource Site -- This is a self-help site with user contributed information. It features a discussion board, links to various other modem sites including modem manufacturer support sites, and support for terminal servers. The best feature of this site is the AT Command sets for various modems in PDF format. ModemHelp: Support for modems -- Modem Help is a comprehensive site for modem support. Content includes support forums, links to other sites, and searchable help. The tutorial section is especially helpful Modems Information -- Introduction to Computer Communication Dr. D. Koren. Modemstore.com -- Modemstore offers a complete line of Macintosh, and PC modems including 56k V.90 modems, cellular, and Ethernet cables for Megahertz, Xircom, Zoom, Eiger, TDK, Simple Technology, Apex Data, Motorola, US Robotics, New Media, Global, Cardinal and Hayes. Shark Multimedia Inc. -- Leonard Pocket USB 56K Modem - Hold the future in the palm of your hand and hold on tight. One modem, one phone, many PC''s possible. Telephone Line Testing for your Phone Company -- The best guide for troubleshooting telephone line noise for modems that I have found. This page gets very technical and gives you a leg up on the phone company by helping you speak their language. The V90/56k Information Site -- Information about 56K modems and the new V90 standard. Download a free V90 tester. U.S. Robotics Desktop Modem Home Page -- This is the official 3Com/U.S. Robotics web site. The site is crammed full of product information and support help for U.S. Robotics modems. The best feature is the 3Com Knowledge Base which steps you through modem problems and possible solutions. V.90 Modem Standard -- Another industry site dealing with the new ITU v.90 standard. Features include technical articles, speed charts, v.90 FAQ, and telephone line information. The only drawback is that it doesn''t seem to be updated much anymore Wireless Mountain -- Wireless modems are now available with the Unilink Portable Data Transmitter, with 900Mhz wireless modem data transmission. Also specializing in radio cordless data transmission for a variety of applications. Zoom Telephonics -- Zoom manufactures a broad range of Wireless LAN, modems, routers, ISDN Modems, Cable Modems, DSL, ADSL and Gateway. With the recent purchase of Hayes Micro, Zoom adds even more breadth to their family of communications products. Zoom Telephonics -- Manufacturers and sells: Modems, Routers, Gateways, Wireless LAN, HomeLAN, Video and other computer related items. docuSPACE - DPC Windows 95 Docs -- Good, detailed answers from the University of Chicago for how to check, install, and reinstall modems in Windows 95. Step-by-step checklists are included in this accurate but not recently updated web site. Other networking issues are also addressed. modems.com -- A public service web site sponsored by Zoom Telephonics, Inc., this site has a good technical reference for how modems work. However, the upgrades page is incomplete, outdated, and heavily biased to Zoom products wti.com -- -48V DC rack mount modems for dial-up management at remote DC powered sites.
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