Who uses a modem

[ValvHammer]

I use a modem(bc i needed one ). Its a newer modem so Dial-up not works on it for some reason.

 

Do you have a modem?

[Lurick]

Modem is for cable (coax) as well and is just something that modulates and demodulates signal. It is not limited to DSL or dial-up.

[BlackManINC]

Pretty sure anyone connected to the internet is using a modem from my understanding. You wouldn't be sitting here chatting with us if you didn't. 

[Lurick]

Just now, BlackManINC said:

Pretty sure anyone connected to the internet is using a modem from my understanding. You wouldn't be sitting here chatting with us if you didn't. 

Well fiber or some form of wireless connectivity (4G, 5G, WiMAX, etc) doesn't involve the use of a modem.

[Helpful Tech Witch]

1 minute ago, Lurick said:

Well fiber or some form of wireless connectivity (4G, 5G, WiMAX, etc) doesn't involve the use of a modem.

Huh? I have a fiber with a modem?

[BlackManINC]

3 minutes ago, Lurick said:

Well fiber or some form of wireless connectivity (4G, 5G, WiMAX, etc) doesn't involve the use of a modem.

Well, yeah true, that stuff works off the cell towers basically. Not ideal for internet connection, especially since you get charged extra for using 4G/5G. 

[BlackManINC]

5 minutes ago, HelpfulTechWizard said:

Huh? I have a fiber with a modem?

So you have a fiber network wired all the way to your modem and even your PC?  Usually the fiber stops at the service box outside your home, with it being coaxial the rest of the way to your modem, at least in America. 

 

[Helpful Tech Witch]

Just now, BlackManINC said:

So you have a fiber network wired all the way to your modem? Usually the fiber stops at the service box outside your home, with it being coaxial the rest of the way to your modem, at least in America. 

 

I live in the US. This it what is right under my desk.

[BlackManINC]

Just now, HelpfulTechWizard said:

I live in the US. This it what is right under my desk.

Interesting, not sure if its really necessary for most peoples needs. An ethernet cable would suffice. 

[Lurick]

5 minutes ago, HelpfulTechWizard said:

 

I live in the US. This it what is right under my desk.

That's an ONT or gateway.

[ValvHammer]

Also beacuse EVERYBODY has a modem, I want to test dial-up. But I it gives me an error when I try to connect to it

[ValvHammer]

Is that beacuse I dont have a number for dial-up?

 

[BlackManINC]

28 minutes ago, Lurick said:

That's an ONT or gateway.

Yeah, optical network terminal is what I have, except its setup on the side of my house instead of inside, couldn't think of the actual name of it.

[Donut417]

17 minutes ago, AnonimFan said:

Is that beacuse I dont have a number for dial-up?

 

Do you have a service provider who offers dial up? Because at the end of the day you need an ISP and I know even know if any ISP's in the US even offer Dialup, Im sure there might be a few. 

[ValvHammer]

1 minute ago, Donut417 said:

Do you have a service provider who offers dial up? Because at the end of the day you need an ISP and I know even know if any ISP's in the US even offer Dialup, Im sure there might be a few. 

I live EU so I dont know if there's any, But letme try without any ISP(that will not work)

[ValvHammer]

Windows10 says when i try to connect that IT CANT FINT A MODEM

[Donut417]

2 minutes ago, AnonimFan said:

But letme try without any ISP(that will not work)

NO it won't work. You need to have an IP address issued, those are owned by ISP's. You specifically need a phone company who does Dialup, as well as a phone line connected to your home. 

 

1 minute ago, AnonimFan said:

Windows10 says when i try to connect that IT CANT FINT A MODEM

If you didn't install a dialup card yourself then you dont have a dialup modem. Dialup hasn't been well important for ages. So motherboard makers dont include a built on Dialup modem. I dont even know if Windows 10 can even use Dialup, not sure if those features are still built in. 

[ValvHammer]

1 minute ago, Donut417 said:

NO it won't work. You need to have an IP address issued, those are owned by ISP's. You specifically need a phone company who does Dialup, as well as a phone line connected to your home. 

 

If you didn't install a dialup card yourself then you dont have a dialup modem. Dialup hasn't been well important for ages. So motherboard makers dont include a built on Dialup modem. I dont even know if Windows 10 can even use Dialup, not sure if those features are still built in. 

That I NEED a dialup modem card, WHAT?

 

heres a pic of the error:

[ValvHammer]

so i need one of this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/503095-001-I-HP-56Kbps-PCIe-Data-Fax-Modem-Card-Concorde-Standard-Bracket-Mount/124145430696?epid=27018333109&hash=item1ce7a4f0a8:g:XlUAAOSw8RFejKOd

[Donut417]

3 minutes ago, AnonimFan said:

That I NEED a dialup modem card, WHAT?

 

heres a pic of the error:

Firstly I would not be spending money on this endeavor. Because you HAVE TO find a service provider. You dont magically dial in and have internet. This is not magic, its technology. First thing is to find a provider. Then you can think about wasting money on a dialup modem. Keep in mind most modern websites are likely to be unusable on Dialup. 

[ValvHammer]

ok right, but after i found a ISP that can provide dialup then spend money on a card, does it will work?

[ValvHammer]

Heres my modem:

[ValvHammer]

and yes i have a phone there

[Donut417]

1 minute ago, AnonimFan said:

Heres my modem:

Here is what you're NOT understanding. Modems are Internet type specific. Cable modems won't work with Dialup, DSL modems won't work for Dialup, etc. You need a DIALUP modem. These can be an internet card or external box. You then need a device that is capable of using Dialup. Im not sure if Windows 10 even has the capabilities anymore, because Dialup is DEAD for the most part. Then you need to find a phone company that can provide you with the service. Remember Dialup uses the same phone lines as your telephones and you cant use both services at the same time. So if you're using Dialup, and someone calls you, you're not going to get that call. Furthermore if you use a cable company for phone service, to my understanding dialup service will NOT work. You need a POTS line for Dialup service. 

 

I dont understand why your trying to get dialup working. The fact is most of the internet won't be able to be used because sites are more bloated now days. Also are you really going to pay an ISP for dialup service? You really going to pay for a modem? Not to mention I cant confirm if this will even work on Windows 10, as Im using a Mac right now. 

[ValvHammer]

7 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Here is what you're NOT understanding. Modems are Internet type specific. Cable modems won't work with Dialup, DSL modems won't work for Dialup, etc. You need a DIALUP modem. These can be an internet card or external box. You then need a device that is capable of using Dialup. Im not sure if Windows 10 even has the capabilities anymore, because Dialup is DEAD for the most part. Then you need to find a phone company that can provide you with the service. Remember Dialup uses the same phone lines as your telephones and you cant use both services at the same time. So if you're using Dialup, and someone calls you, you're not going to get that call. Furthermore if you use a cable company for phone service, to my understanding dialup service will NOT work. You need a POTS line for Dialup service. 

 

I dont understand why your trying to get dialup working. The fact is most of the internet won't be able to be used because sites are more bloated now days. Also are you really going to pay an ISP for dialup service? You really going to pay for a modem? Not to mention I cant confirm if this will even work on Windows 10, as Im using a Mac right now. 

As you said I use win10, But if windows 10 dosen't have the features for that, i guess windows XP can do dialup. Im endig my thinking of using dialup for a day so i think that i would just get a Trust Communicator 33k6 beacuse that can do dialup. Im ending this here for planning.