Don't judge too quickly!
Go to Dialup Networking Properties/General/Configure/Maximum Speed=? Some
isp's require you to downgrade the top speeds to match their end.
Also see:Connection/Advanced/Extra Settings=? Some modems & some isp's
require a code string to be typed in here. It varies by modem and isp.
Also go to: Server Types/Allowed Network Protocols=? Just check TCP/IP for
internet use. Other boxes should be nulled. Also see if the TCP/IP settings
are identical between the two modems you are comparing. Then MAYBE make a
judgement call.
Terry
Burnaby,BC
Canada