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People who connect to the internet via telephone lines use a modem.

People who connect to the internet via telephone lines use a modem.

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Hang_Yourself
Junior Member
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02-20-2017, 03:57 AM
#21
Sure, once you secure a dial-up ISP and purchase the necessary card, it should function properly.
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Hang_Yourself
02-20-2017, 03:57 AM #21

Sure, once you secure a dial-up ISP and purchase the necessary card, it should function properly.

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Iseip
Junior Member
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02-20-2017, 10:30 AM
#22
Your modem is ready.
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Iseip
02-20-2017, 10:30 AM #22

Your modem is ready.

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FlameSquid32
Senior Member
501
02-20-2017, 10:45 AM
#23
Yes, I have a phone there.
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FlameSquid32
02-20-2017, 10:45 AM #23

Yes, I have a phone there.

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Broflash
Senior Member
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02-20-2017, 11:42 AM
#24
Modems are designed for internet use only. Cable modems won’t connect with Dialup, and DSL modems don’t work for Dialup. You’ll need a Dialup modem, which can be an internet card or external device. You also require a system that supports Dialup. Windows 10 might not support it anymore, as Dialup is largely obsolete. You’ll need to contact a phone company for service. Dialup shares your phone lines, so using it alongside a phone call will prevent both from working. If you rely on a cable provider, Dialup won’t function either. You’ll need a POTS line for this service. I’m confused about why you’re trying to make Dialup work. The reality is many websites are now larger, and using Dialup could be costly. You’re also paying an ISP for a modem, which seems unnecessary unless you’re certain it will work on your setup.
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Broflash
02-20-2017, 11:42 AM #24

Modems are designed for internet use only. Cable modems won’t connect with Dialup, and DSL modems don’t work for Dialup. You’ll need a Dialup modem, which can be an internet card or external device. You also require a system that supports Dialup. Windows 10 might not support it anymore, as Dialup is largely obsolete. You’ll need to contact a phone company for service. Dialup shares your phone lines, so using it alongside a phone call will prevent both from working. If you rely on a cable provider, Dialup won’t function either. You’ll need a POTS line for this service. I’m confused about why you’re trying to make Dialup work. The reality is many websites are now larger, and using Dialup could be costly. You’re also paying an ISP for a modem, which seems unnecessary unless you’re certain it will work on your setup.

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MoodyCamel
Member
237
02-27-2017, 03:03 PM
#25
You mentioned using Windows 10, but if it lacks those features, Windows XP might work for dial-up. In the end, I’m considering dialing up for a day and think a Trust Communicator 33k6 would be suitable since it supports dial-up. I’m wrapping up this plan now.
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MoodyCamel
02-27-2017, 03:03 PM #25

You mentioned using Windows 10, but if it lacks those features, Windows XP might work for dial-up. In the end, I’m considering dialing up for a day and think a Trust Communicator 33k6 would be suitable since it supports dial-up. I’m wrapping up this plan now.

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