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by bayman

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If I have an internal modem already installed on a pc (com3), is there a way to install a second instance of the modem as Standard (generic) like you can do with an external modem?

Reason: I have a client that needs to access an old database system that will only allow a very slow baud rate (don't ask). Newer and faster modems cannot back down to that spead. With an external modem (e.g. on com 2), I just add a modem in the operating system (win98) on the same com port but instead of making it the type it actually is (e.g. us robotics), I change it to Standard 28.800 Modem. It usually will work (if using the proper instance of the modem, not the generic, it usually won't work).

I want to accomplish the same with an internal modem (and I don't think the modem can adjust its com port). Any ideas (besides buying a cheap and old external modem to use just for that database).

Please help
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by opatzg9

Disable your com1&2 ports in bios unless you're using one for the mouse and set the other modem up as com 2.
The only problem here is plug and pray might fowl you up. Some modems have jumpers to set them where you want. These would probably work better, but try one either way and see how the system handles it. you can always reenable the com ports.
Good luck

by exp

if your 2nd modem is PCI you can forget it. PCI won't let you change anything. If you have an ISA modem then you could set the jumper on the modem card or change com port settings in windows. It should work because I heard other people have done it.Good luck.

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