WinModem Question

[evergreen96]

Which WinModem is better in terms of stablity and consistanly connecting at 48000bps-53000kbs.

LT Win modems with the lucent chip set or the

Pctel 1789 modems with a pctel chipset to. Both are oem 's 56k v.90

Which modem should I get. What are the pro and cons for each of them Also N-E-1 know the difference?

 

[OS]

I once had a PCtel based modem. Don't know what specific number, but that thing was a fresh steaming pile of orangutan sh!t. It pinged in the high 400s on a connection that other modems got 100 or so on.

I have several LT modems in various computers around the house. They are good modems, I have one in a P100 and it runs great. CPU usage on the LT winmodems is basically nonexistent from the user perspective.

 

[Bloodybrain]

Another vote for the LT Win Modem. It's the best winmodem out there.

 

[compuwiz1]

Stay the hell away from PCTel Modems!

Now, with that said, the LT Winmodem is the best modem for the price and one of the best winmodems......period.

 

[AMB]

A good, cheap Hardware Modem is the Diamond Supra Express 56i Pro

 

[compuwiz1]

AMB, I didn't see "Hardware Modem Question".

 

[Erasmus-X]

PCTel chipsets are garbage. Plus, the driver support is almost non-existent. You're much better off with a Lucent LT if you don't go with a hardware-based modem.

 

[dennilfloss]

I'm very happy with my Aopen FM-56-PM.

Here's what the god of winmodems himself, Modus, said in another thread:

"Yes, that AOpen FM56-PM that denilfloss mentioned is a good deal. It uses a Conexant (Rockwell) HCF chipset, which is the same sort of technology as the Lucent LT."

 

[holdencommodore]

SwannSmart SM56

Has Motorola SM56 chipset. Fast, cheap, stable, and has regular driver updates.

 

[evergreen96]

Thanks guys. I guess I'll stick the LT Winmodem.

AMB, Thanks but the new MB i planning to get wouldn't have any ISA slots. BTW the SupraExpress modem kicks ass (48000 kbps )consistancy using the its old firmware.

 

[John]

Anyone seen WinModus lately?

 

[Kingofcomputer]

check out 56k.com

 

[CalebTG]

My thoughts:

stay the hell away from PCtel -- they suck big time, no drivers work worth crap.
LT works very well, though I have not tested them on a solid line.
Motorola SM56, I have seen connect consistantly at 52kbps on a clear line.

just don't get PCtel, you'll regret it

 

[jfall]

You guys got to be kidding??? LT Winmodems have got to be the worst modems out there. I have been doing internet tech support for a few years for over 100 ISP's, LT winmodems cause the most problems ever! other bad ones are the HSP Micromodems, Connexant Soft K56 and the Motorolla SM56!!

 

[AMB]

My SupraExpress 56i Pro is a PCI card

 

[John]

The SupraExpress is also a hadware modem, not a winmodem.

 

[1KrazyFool]

One benefit to LT modems is you can use them with linux using Lucent's binary-only driver. I have done this and it works well. Only problem is you can't use the driver with any kernel >2.2.14, but oh well.