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External modem on Win2K

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Mitzi

Diamond Member
Hi,

I was previously using an old ISA 56K modem on Win2K and everything was fine. When I installed my new MOBO I had to dump the ISA modem because the ECS K7AMA does not have any ISA slots. I am trying to install a generic 56k external modem (its badged 'Mr Modem'!!!).

I stick it on COM1 (tried COM2 as well) and let Win2K detect the modem, which it does. All the diagnostics go through ok. When I try to connect to an ISP (tried 4 different ones... BarrysWorld, F2S, FreeServe and Freenetname) the modem dials ok.

What happens, when it gets to the phase of 'verifying username/password' the modem just sits idle for about 20 seconds then it disconnects. Win2K gives a different error message everytime, such as 'Modem not responding' or 'No connection could be established'.

I have a USB mouse BTW so that should not be conflicting. Checked that all the ports are enabled in the BIOS. I don't have any service packs installed - I cannot download them because I don't have a modem, I'm using the connection at work at the moment - talk about chicken and the egg!!!!).

Anyone have any suggestions? Its got me stumped and I have not been able to check my mail for weeks!


 
Check properties for your dial-up connection, particularly the PPP settings. Negotiate multilink connection is enabled by default in w2k, and this will sometimes interfere with connection.
 
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