running 2x 56k modems

Brad · 06-22-2002, 05:54 AM

I'm trying to use two 56k modems at once, my isp supports this. the problem is win2k doesn't seem to like it. as soon as the second one connects it takes over from the first one, the first one just stops doing anything. then if I disconnect the first one and reconnect it, it will take over and the second one will stop doing anything.

any ideas?

bigben2k · 06-22-2002, 09:33 AM

It certainly is unusual...

I'd look at the dial up driver. You might have to replace it with something else, something that understands having multiple IP addresses.

I remember having this problem at the office, where the network connection would go on hold, when I dialed out. It was part of the network driver (Novell), and was programmed that way for security reasons.

In this case, I believe that the problem has to do with the dial up adapter only being able to handle one IP address at a time.

iceheart · 06-22-2002, 09:47 AM

I don't have it in front of me right now, but there should be a setting called something like "Dial up with all units" or similar.

iceheart · 06-22-2002, 09:57 AM

I don't actually HAVE 2 modems (or 2 phone lines) so I can't test it, it worked like this when I had ISDN before though.

iceheart · 06-22-2002, 10:13 AM

(If the modems need to dial different numbers for some reason, just check both the modems and configure the numbers individually)

Brad · 06-22-2002, 10:56 PM

bigben, possibly - but I really wouldn't know where to begin for the two ip adresses thing

ice- I can't find the dial up with all units anywhere, I also can't access that picture

Vector86 · 06-22-2002, 11:01 PM

i remember when i was on 56k and i tried everything to get awsome connexion speed, i tried the whole shotgun modem thing only to find that aol (yes i was once with aol

) didnt support it and the guy at aol tech support didnt know what i was talking about.

try searching for third party dual modem programs.

iceheart · 06-24-2002, 10:21 AM

Sorry, fixed the pic. This is XP but I'm almost a 100% sure it's the same in 2k.

OcPunK · 07-03-2002, 05:42 PM

u want to use a "mulitlink" connection press F1 and search the help files for how to set it up I used this b4 I got cable

WebMasta33 · 07-03-2002, 06:09 PM

Turn off QoS packet service...

iceheart · 07-04-2002, 09:41 AM

umm what has that got to do with anything?

RedTalon19 · 07-07-2002, 02:41 AM

you know u could always call the tech support for ur ISP.... lol

if ur still having a problem with that i'll talk to my friend who still works at my old job... a small ISP where i used to live... he'd know in a jiffy what ur problem is

yes, yes i did just use the word 'jiffy' in a normal sentence.... no, dont ask me why or how....

bigben2k · 07-25-2002, 12:12 PM

I found it.

Check the ""Got The 56k Blues?" article, under the :utilities" section of the OC articles.

You'll fing this link

It'll cost ya 80$ though...

06-22-2002, 05:54 AM	#1
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	running 2x 56k modems I'm trying to use two 56k modems at once, my isp supports this. the problem is win2k doesn't seem to like it. as soon as the second one connects it takes over from the first one, the first one just stops doing anything. then if I disconnect the first one and reconnect it, it will take over and the second one will stop doing anything. any ideas? __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

06-22-2002, 09:33 AM	#2
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	It certainly is unusual... I'd look at the dial up driver. You might have to replace it with something else, something that understands having multiple IP addresses. I remember having this problem at the office, where the network connection would go on hold, when I dialed out. It was part of the network driver (Novell), and was programmed that way for security reasons. In this case, I believe that the problem has to do with the dial up adapter only being able to handle one IP address at a time. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

06-22-2002, 09:47 AM	#3
iceheart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Yonder Posts: 318	I don't have it in front of me right now, but there should be a setting called something like "Dial up with all units" or similar. __________________ "If the majority is smarter than you, does that make everyone else a geek, or does it make you retarded?" - pHaestus

06-22-2002, 09:57 AM	#4
iceheart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Yonder Posts: 318	I don't actually HAVE 2 modems (or 2 phone lines) so I can't test it, it worked like this when I had ISDN before though. __________________ "If the majority is smarter than you, does that make everyone else a geek, or does it make you retarded?" - pHaestus Last edited by iceheart; 06-24-2002 at 10:14 AM.

06-22-2002, 10:56 PM	#6
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	bigben, possibly - but I really wouldn't know where to begin for the two ip adresses thing ice- I can't find the dial up with all units anywhere, I also can't access that picture __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

06-22-2002, 10:13 AM	#5
iceheart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Yonder Posts: 318	(If the modems need to dial different numbers for some reason, just check both the modems and configure the numbers individually)

06-22-2002, 11:01 PM	#7
Vector86 Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KANSAS "it's not just cows"! Posts: 211	Memories... i remember when i was on 56k and i tried everything to get awsome connexion speed, i tried the whole shotgun modem thing only to find that aol (yes i was once with aol ) didnt support it and the guy at aol tech support didnt know what i was talking about. try searching for third party dual modem programs.

06-24-2002, 10:21 AM	#8
iceheart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Yonder Posts: 318	Sorry, fixed the pic. This is XP but I'm almost a 100% sure it's the same in 2k. __________________ "If the majority is smarter than you, does that make everyone else a geek, or does it make you retarded?" - pHaestus

07-03-2002, 05:42 PM	#9
OcPunK Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Under ground cave in PA to keep PCs cool! Posts: 125	u want to use a "mulitlink" connection press F1 and search the help files for how to set it up I used this b4 I got cable __________________ www.1337info.com

07-03-2002, 06:09 PM	#10
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07-04-2002, 09:41 AM	#11
iceheart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Yonder Posts: 318	umm what has that got to do with anything? __________________ "If the majority is smarter than you, does that make everyone else a geek, or does it make you retarded?" - pHaestus

07-07-2002, 02:41 AM	#12
RedTalon19 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: PA Posts: 96	you know u could always call the tech support for ur ISP.... lol if ur still having a problem with that i'll talk to my friend who still works at my old job... a small ISP where i used to live... he'd know in a jiffy what ur problem is yes, yes i did just use the word 'jiffy' in a normal sentence.... no, dont ask me why or how.... __________________ i am myself not anybody else and thats who i am and not who you are so dont be like me because i am myself.

07-25-2002, 12:12 PM	#13
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	I found it. Check the ""Got The 56k Blues?" article, under the :utilities" section of the OC articles. You'll fing this link It'll cost ya 80$ though... __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

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