Modem on Lpt1 printer port?

[Hurt_Me_Not]

Trying to set up a second modem on my computor so i can try for some extra bandwidth.

The only cord i have in the house at the moment is a 25 pin one so i'm "trying" to hook the modem in through the printer port. Only catch is it can't seem to find the modem.

When i try a manuel install of the modem it gives me the option of selecting lpt1 but when i check the settings under device manger it only lists com1 as a selectable port.

Also under the port properties for lpt1 it's missing the tab for port settings(bits per second etc.) I'm pretty sure this is my problem but i'm not sure how to fix it. Any idea's?


I'm running a celeron at 417mhz on a Abit BH6 board. Com1 currently has my backup mouse on it and com2 is disabled due to a conflict with my old network card. And i'd have to wait a day or two to get another cord down to me anyway.

So anyone have anyidea's so i can see if i can make it past 33.6kb sec?

[Mntsnow]

You need to use the COM1 port. ( to do this with your existing cable you will need to obtain a 25 to 9 pin converter (should be able to get at any computer supply store for under 5 bucks! )

Enjoy

Mntsnow

[Hurt_Me_Not]

Dratt!
I had a feeling that was the case but was hoping it wasn't.

ohwell Thanks for the info.

[Axel]

if you only had an AT board, it would just be a matter of moving the 25 pin ribbon cable over to a com port mobo connector, but that board's a ATX.

Sure you don't have PS/2 converter handy to move the mouse over to the correct port? Check the box your mouse came with or call a friend to see if they have one - or can loan you an extra mouse.

[Banti]

Setup your second comm port to use comm3. You should be able to do this in your bios settings. Since Comm1 and Comm3 use the same IRQ you should be in business.

Yeah, MntSnow is correct the LPt and Comm ports use totally different protocals. You can find great books on them at http://www.robotstore.com/

[This message has been edited by Banti (edited 12-10-1999).]