2 modems in the same computer

[flowersource]

hep me! hep me!
I have 2 of the exact same pci modems. I can not get them both to work...I THINK that it is an IRQ issue. The first modem installs(plug n play) on to com3 (thats where a single modem always installs itself on my computer), the second modem (plug n play) installs on com2. I get an error that says 'cannot read port...from registry'

How do you install two of the exact same pci plug n play modems in the same computer? I need to be able to receive fax on WinFaxpro 9.0 while I am connected to the internet (have two phone lines)

I have tried both modems seperatly, they both work.

Mike
PS: the modems are "Modem Blaster Creative Flash56 PCI", all the bells and whistles...I notice that I have one unused IRQ (12)

[Charles Capps]

If your mouse is on COM1 instead of being a PS/2, there might be your problem...[nbsp][nbsp](Conflict with COM3's i/o address)[nbsp][nbsp]As both are PCI, you don't need to worry about IRQs, so that's not a problem.

If all else fails, you might have to resort to finding another modem from another manufacturer.
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[flowersource]

Yup,
piece o' junk logitech wheelmouse on com1. How does that relate to the problem? Modem #2 needs com1? What about com 4? where is it??

So, probably better take back one of the modems tomorrow and exchange it for a different brand? huh?



Thanks,

Mike

[Justin]

Mike,

The thing about com ports is that while there are 4 of them, only 2 can be used at a time - com 1 and 3 share a port and so do 2 and 4. Since a mouse is a full time thing (always in use), if it's on com 1, 3 is pretty much dead :o

Best bet is to get a PS/2 mouse and go from there. I had my PCI modem and an ISA running at the same time without probs, but only have one line anyway - I also have 2 sound cards installed :)

PS - I don't like Creative Labs - I have more problems out of my $100 PCI-128 sound card than I do with my $20 Aztech that I still have from my 386 - the PCI-128 locks up once in a while requiring a hard reboot for it to work again, and it's a common problem with Sound Blasters - I doubt their modems are much better either...

Justin
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[Rich]

piece o' junk logitech wheelmouse on com1. How does that relate to the problem? Modem #2 needs com1? What about com 4? where is it??

The problem is that you only have two serial ports so you will only be able to use two serial devices. A modem from a different manufacturer will not help unless your machine can support using USB. If you have a PS/2 port you can change your mouse to a PS/2.

Rich

[flowersource]

Hey,
thanks guys, I checked, the MB does have ps/2 support (I also checked the bios, it is enabled) I just don't have a PS/2 mouse...
Back to the drawing board.

Mike

PS: guess I should trade modem number 2 in on some marlboros and heinekens

[Justin]

Not all mice support it, but most do - you can usually buy an adapter to hook a standard serial mouse right to the PS/2 port. I had an older Logitech that came with the adapter so you could use it either way. Not sure if that applies to all mice though...

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[flowersource]

I have a box full of the adapters, the logitech mouse is connected to one right now. No help, the 'puter still 'sees' a wheelmouse, even after I deleted the driver and installed the PS/2 driver.

Mike

[flowersource]

I think I have found a viable solution to the fax/modem problem. I hate fax machines(not an option), loong story.

I did some searching and reading on the web and came up with a free, fax-to-email service. That means the customers can send me a fax whether I am online, gone, no power or what ever.

I will continue to send faxes through my PC, (50-100 per day) sending this way rather than using an online service can save big bucks, and I have no cost for the incoming faxes. My 'fax' number is in Chicago, I am in Miami. That should create no problems for the customers (all 48 states) except for those here, in town.

Has anyone any experience with those free fax to e-mail services? I won't recommed this one yet, have only used it for a couple of tests. Going online Tuesday for real.

Too bad the flower industry isn't part of the e-mail generation yet...still using primarily fax machines.

Mike

PS: you 'read' the incoming e-mail/fax attachment with the imager software that came with Win98
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[kteicher]

I have been using eFax for the last couple of weeks as my fax to email solution and it has been great.[nbsp][nbsp]I selected it because the fax files seem to be the smallest, but you need their proprietary reader.

[Terra]

Some bios say they free up IRQ 12, but I have been shown otherwise...[nbsp][nbsp]On my old Tyan Titan motherboard, the bios PS/2 mouse support was disabled, but the chipset still reported to Win95 that there was a PS/2 mouse installed on IRQ 12... (This began a very looooong journey into *how/why* of MicroSofts PNP and resolution protocols with detailed investigation into how the registry recorded all this stuff)

Needless to say - I usually scratch IRQ 12 off my list as available, even if I don't use the PS/2 style mouse...

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