In <002501bebd27$b46bf220$f0d2aace@default>, on 06/22/99
   at 08:23 PM, ehundrieser <[log in to unmask]> said:

>I want to upgrade my fax modem to a 56k voice/fax modem.

>The internal modem preinstalled on my Compaq Presario 2120 is a
>36k fax modem manufactured by Compaq and does not conform to
>industry standards. The hardware is not capable of taking an
>upgrade to 56K technology.

>The only other option would be to find a voice/fax modem to fit
>into an 8 bit isa slot. Does this type of modem still exist and
>where might I find one? In my case, a good voice modem with 36k
>technology takes priority over speed, unless of course this type
>of modem is also available with 56k technology.

There are several 56K modems available for the ISA slot. Virtually
all ISA format modems are 8-bit. I've had good luck with USR, Zoom
and Viva modems in the past, and am running a Sportster 56K
Faxmodem now.

jan lambert
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