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56KPFXL.EXE (179KB) Sorry, we do NOT have this driver available for download.
Modem Driver Installation File for the 56K L Series Modem ONLY.

Note:This is the original file that shipped with the modem.

Introduction

56kpfxL Data/Fax Modem

Thank you for purchasing this high-speed modem. Because V.90 Technology was used in its design, the modem is the fastest now available. When you use this new modem, connection time will be quicker, response time will be faster, and it will take less time to transfer files. If you haven’t used a modem before, you’ll soon appreciate the features they offer.

After you install the modem and its communications software, connect it to a telephone line and you’re ready to dial up other systems, surf the internet, or send and/or receive faxes.

Other Particulars:

· Your new data/fax modem operates at extremely high speeds: up to 56,000 bps for data communications and 14,400 bps for faxing. (With data compression activated, it has a throughput rate of up to 115,200 bps). See Specifications at rear of manual.

· Because it conforms to Hayes-Smart, Bell, and CCITT (ITU) standards, this modem is also guaranteed to communicate with other modem/fax devices that operate at the s ame or slower speeds. Standard faxing conventions are also supported, and basic AT modem commands with S Registers are available.

· Other important features include: Auto dial & answer, speed buffering/flow control, self-testing of power/analog/digital signals, Non Volatile RAM to preserve four phone numbers & AT command profiles, and a parallel 16550 UART interface.

Note: All necessary cabling is included in your package. A popular communications software application with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) is also supplied. This software will simplify faxing and modem use.

Minimum System Requirements

• An IBM PC compatible with a Pentium 166 MHz or better processor.
• Windows 95 or 98 operating system.
• 16 MB of RAM (or at least the minimum required for the operating system in your computer).
• 8 MB available hard disk space.
• One available PCI expansion slot.
• 3.5” floppy drive. 

 

Hardware Installation

This modem is a half-card modem device designed for installation in IBM and compatible personal computers. The modem will function on Windows 95 or Windows 98 based systems.

The data/fax and data/fax/voice models are similar in appearance Each is designed to be mounted on an PCI expansion slot inside the computer.

A plug and play system is defined as a Windows 95/98/Pentium 100 (or better) computer with a BIOS labeled plug and play.

Hardware Installation

Remove any old modem software if any was installed.

Note: If you are replacing an existing internal modem please remove it and its software before you start.
Note:Windows 95 users should also remove the modem from the system as follows:
click Start, select Settings, and select Control Panel;
select the Systems icon and click on the Device Manager tab; and
select Modem, click Remove, and click OK.

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect its power cord.

2. Unfasten the computer cover’s mounting screws.

3. Remove the computer cover being careful not to damage the internal cabling.

Note: Before handling internal components , you may want to ground yourself with an anti-static wrist-strap. (You do this as a precautionary measure to protect electronic component from a possible discharge of static electricity from your body.)

4. Select an available PCI expansion slot and remove the screw that secures the metal slot bracket cover for that slot. Save the mounting screw.

5. Carefully align and insert the internal modem card in the expansion slot.

6. Fasten the modem card’s mounting bracket to the rear of the chassis with the screw removed in step 4.

7. Connect one end of the supplied telephone cord to a telephone company wall jack. Connect the other end to the Line receptacle at the back of the modem. (A telephone receiver can be connected to the phone receptacle, if desired.)

8. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the power cord, but don’t turn on the computer until instructed.

9. Continue with installation for Win 95 or Win 98.

Windows 95 Installation

During the installation process, make sure you read the information and follow the instructions that display on the screens and/or dialog boxes.
Note: Have your original Windows 95 CD handy. You may be prompted to insert it during the installation process.

1. Turn on your monitor, computer, and other peripherals. Your computer should start up as it normally does. If it doesn’t, turn off your computer and check that all your expansion boards are firmly seated and all internal and external cables are properly connected.
2. Windows 95 will automatically detect your new hardware.
3. A dialog box will display prompting you for the appropriate drivers. This dialog box varies depending on the version of Windows 95 installed in your computer. If the New Hardware Found dialog box displays, make sure you select Driver provided by hardware manufacturer and then click OK. If the Update Device Driver dialog box displays, read the information on the screen and then click Next to continue. If the installation process prompts you for the location of the drivers, make sure you enter the drive letter for your 3.5” drive (i.e., A:\).
4. When prompted, insert the Modem Drivers disk in your 3.5” drive and click OK. Windows 95 will copy the necessary files to your computer.

 

Windows 98 Installation

Windows 98

1. Turn on your monitor, computer, and other peripherals. Your computer should start up as it normally does. If it doesn’t, turn off your computer and check that all your expansion boards are firmly seated and all internal and external cables are properly connected.
2. Windows 98 will automatically detect your new hardware and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard to guide you through the rest of the installation. During the installation, click Next to accept the default values.
3. When prompted for the location of the drivers, select Floppy disk drive and then click Next.
4. Continue with the installation by clicking on the Next button to accept the default values until installation is complete.

 

Troubleshooting

Windows 95 does not detect the modem.	Modem card is not properly installed in PCI expansion slot, or bad expansion slot.
Windows 95 Plug N Play modem installed, but applications software will not function.	Go to Control Panel, double click System, click Device Manager, click Modem. Select the installed modem, click Remove, click OK, click Refresh, click OK. Verify correct installation by double clicking Modems, click Diagnostics, select the com port the modem is on, click More Info, and verify response.
Modem hangs up when incoming call is received.	Disable call waiting function for the on-line service, Internet connection, and/or communication software you are using.
Modem does not seem to perform at 33,600 bps.	The service or modem you normally communicate with can only operate at a slower speed.
No dial tone.	Check phone line connection. If modem is plugged into a phone line splitter, remove it and try connecting the line directly to a telephone wall jack.
Cannot contact Internet provider with recommended AT command string.	Check with your Internet provider for requirements.
Characters appear twice on screen.	Communication software not set up for full duplex operation.
Incomprehensible characters appear on screen.	Data bit, parity, and stop bit settings are incorrect.
Windows 95 - Resolving IRQ Conflicts (Plug and Play)	Windows 95 may have problems with the modem board even if the board was properly installed and the .INF file was properly loaded. Reason: unlike DOS and Windows 3.1, when Windows 95 is installed on a plug and play system it does not adequately support devices that share IRQs. To resolve a Windows 95 IRQ conflict, go to Computer Properties and manually select the modem’s IRQ. If this does not work, then free an IRQ line by deleting or removing existing devices or boards and manually select the modem’s IRQ from the Computer Properties screen.
Windows 95- Check if INF File Was Loaded	To determine whether the .INF file was loaded, go to the Windows 95 Control Panel and select the Modem icon. Check to see if your modem’s name displays in the Modems Properties screen. If not, then: 1) the wrong .INF file was loaded, 2) Windows 95 failed to recognize the modem, 3) the Cancel button was mistakenly pressed during installation, or 4) the modem type name was previously removed. To resolve this problem, try reinstalling the board. If reinstalling the board does not resolve the problem, try installing a different modem to see if it works. If the other modem works, then there is a hardware or COM Port conflict with the new modem.

 

Communications Software

After setting up your modem, as describe above, we recommend that you install the supplied communications software according to the instructions that are furnished with it.

The communications software package is very user friendly and it works well with this particular modem. The software will, moreover, simplify your dialing, data communications, and faxing operations.

If you have an IBM or compatible PC, you can also use Microsoft’s Terminal icon (or Hyperterminal icon for Windows 95) for general communication purposes. You may also use your own communications software if you prefer.

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