Internals are cranky even if supported, even if . . .

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Post #252,272 by Andrew Grygus 4/14/06 7:35:56 PM Reply	Internals are cranky even if supported, even if . . . . . they are "real modems" (yes, some are still available). External modems are not only predictable they have the unsurmountable advantage of a row of blink'n lights so you can see what's really happening. I've put in banks of 24 external modems without a hitch, and fought single internal modems for hours. [link\|http://www.aaxnet.com\|AAx]
Post #252,313 by jbrabeck 4/14/06 11:33:36 PM Reply	Concur completely I've yanked the internals and replaced with externals. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)

advice on a modem - (lincoln) - (15) - April 14, 2006, 04:06:45 PM EDT

Internal - (bepatient) - (2) - April 14, 2006, 04:28:09 PM EDT

Newegg doesn't carry the 2920 - (lincoln) - (1) - April 15, 2006, 04:22:45 PM EDT

Some vendors... - (Another Scott) - April 15, 2006, 06:20:29 PM EDT

I'd get an external myself. - (Another Scott) - (7) - April 14, 2006, 04:35:38 PM EDT

Agree on external - (broomberg) - April 14, 2006, 06:58:47 PM EDT

Internals are cranky even if supported, even if . . . - (Andrew Grygus) - (1) - April 14, 2006, 07:35:56 PM EDT

Concur completely - (jbrabeck) - April 14, 2006, 11:33:36 PM EDT

Besides, there are those pretty lights to look at! :) - (a6l6e6x) - April 15, 2006, 07:24:57 PM EDT

So would Rick. - (CRConrad) - (2) - April 18, 2006, 03:18:31 AM EDT

ICLRPD (new thread) - (Steve Lowe) - April 18, 2006, 05:13:00 AM EDT

I'd also agree with Rick... - (folkert) - April 18, 2006, 09:34:24 AM EDT

/me rummages thru boxen - (boxley) - (3) - April 15, 2006, 08:27:11 PM EDT

Find anything yet? - (lincoln) - (2) - April 20, 2006, 10:33:49 AM EDT

reread the post, I described what I HAVE :-) -NT - (boxley) - (1) - April 20, 2006, 02:19:20 PM EDT

That's what I get for posting before morning coffee - (lincoln) - April 20, 2006, 02:57:32 PM EDT

No, Mr. Bond! I expect you to die!
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