Some manufacturers require driver software installed prior to physical modem installation. Some PnP modems are easier detected by physical removal, cold-reboot, physical installation of modem followed by a second cold reboot. This last described remedy can be helpful if a Win98 user mistakenly removed drivers installed in a previous version of Win95. Modem Device Drivers exist that connect reliably in the 48000 - 53333bps speeds. V.44 Data Compression makes dial-up look like it may indeed be around a few more years.
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The only service I like better is Premium Cable Modem Service. Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Mac aRa Modem Magic Scripts contain V.90, V.92 and ISDN TA parameters compatible with Today's ISP's and Modems. The person using this information assumes all liability, including but not limited to damage to equipment, lost information, lost work time, repair costs, telephone toll charges, and any lost opportunities.