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To: Zeddie88 who wrote (7680)	5/30/1999 1:07:00 AM
From: Zeddie88	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

Some Technical Help Needed continued: My last question is about cable modems and the possibility of running more than 1 computer off of one. 1. Would I need an ethernet router of some kind plus special software? 2. Do I need a cable modem for EACH computer than I hook up? Thanks again for any help you may be able to offer. Regards, Sue PS: by the way, the second computer would be for my 2 year daughter to watch Sesame Street videos on!

To: Zeddie88 who wrote (7680)	5/30/1999 9:59:00 AM
From: PMS Witch	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

Shut off modem I'm not SURE if this will work, so if you get a better answer from others, go with what they say. I have not tried this on my system. In Control Panel, General Tab, Click Modem icon, and highlight your modem. Click the 'Properties' button (right of 'Add' 'Remove') Select 'Connection' tab, and click 'Advanced' button. Try putting the command string to shut off your modem sound in the 'Extra Settings' box. I don't know if you'll need the 'AT' part or just the command string 'L0', (L-Zero) so you may need to try both ways. Hope this helps, PW. P.S. Most modems use the 'Hays' command set. 'AT' (for ATtention) begins the command. The speaker volume commands are L0 for off, L1 for low, L2 for medium, and L3 to annoy the neighbours.

To: Zeddie88 who wrote (7680)	5/30/1999 12:00:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

1. I can't shut off the volume on PCI 56kB modem. When you figure out how to shut it off let me know. I can not figure out how to turn mine on. The sound card works for all other apps but I hear no modem sounds. Zeuspaul

To: Zeddie88 who wrote (7680)	5/30/1999 2:37:00 PM
From: RJL	Respond to of 14778

" I can't shut off the volume on PCI 56kB modem. I've already tried going into Control Panel, double clicking on Modems, selecting Properties and moving the Speaker Volume to Off. I'm still getting volume!! One of my friends suggested going into DOS. Any suggestions?" Although PW already answered this one, give this a try if it doesn't work for you: Open My Computer Open Dial Up Networking Right-click on the connection icon that you wish to turn the modem sound off and select properties. Click on Configure for the modem at the bottom of the dialog box Select the Connection tab Select the Advanced button in the bottom right corner In the Extra Settings box, type in M0 (That's a zero, not a capital o). Click OK and then attempt to dial in. "Is there any difference in speed if I install the 56kB modem on an ISA slot instead of on a PCI slot?" Speed difference? No. There are a few things to consider though. 1) Although it may seem obvious, you can interchange cards between different type of slots (believe me, I've seen people who have tried). 2) The quality of the modem does come into play. Some really cheap 56k modems using the same protocols, might not function as well as the more expensive 'well-rated' modems. 3) PCI modems use different system resources in comparison to ISA modems. Some PCI modems will not function in some DOS applications. Same thing applies to certain online banking software. Hope this helps, Rich

To: Zeddie88 who wrote (7680)	5/30/1999 3:41:00 PM
From: Spots	Respond to of 14778

>>there any difference in speed if I install the 56kB modem on an ISA slot instead of on a PCI slot? You can't physically plug a PCI card into an ISA slot. The pin and slot configuration is entirely different. HOWEVER, most current motherboards have a "shared" PCI/ISA slot. If you meant move it to that slot, you won't change anything, or gain anything except possibly a physical arrangement of cards that's more convenient to get to. You'll have to plug it into the PCI side of the shared slot. (The "shared" slot is an ISA and a PCI slot side by side. "Shared because you can only physically plug a board into one or the other but not both. Not enough room.)