56K Modem Drivers

The modem is a piece of technology that allows multiple computer systems to be connected together in what we today call, the internet. There are many types available today, but one of the most well known due to long use is the 56Kmodem. These work directly over a phone line and allow up to seven kilobyte per second data transfers. The drivers for this particular piece of hardware vary with the company and operating system.

A 56k modem driver works as a translational command program that allows a computer operating system and the modem hardware to interact. The operating system and the modem do not use the same command names and structures. Without a driver program the two technologies would not be able to interact.

The driver is necessary in the current market situation as it pertains to additional hardware technology added to a computer system. In order for new products to have wide usage they require drivers that are able to interact completely with any given operational system.

Even devices created by the same company as the operating system it is hard-coded to use will have drivers. This is due to the fact that operating systems have constant upgrades and previous install versions. A driver for a 56kmodem would have to be able to understand the programming of each version of that operating system for the modem to work.

Due to the highly technical nature of these drivers and system integration issues problems occasionally arise. The most common are:

* The computer does not receive a response from the modem.

* Connection is slow in general.

* Unable to open communications port

* The dial-up networking session could not establish a set of working protocols

* The line is busy

* Frequent disconnects

* No dial tone detected.

All of these issues and more may be caused by faulty or missing drivers. The drivers themselves are generally the last thing to check, however. The first method an individual should use is to check the hardware. Be certain all connections are solid. Make certain that any external modems are actually plugged in and in good working order.

In older, and even in some modern, operating systems the next step would be to close down the rnaapp for your device by bringing up the task manager. This is generally done on windows by pressing control, alt, and delete, simultaneously. Only do this once, however, as this can automatically shut down a computer when pressed twice.

End the rnaapp task and see if this will fix the error. Normally the types of errors caused by this are such items as “port already open” and “No dial tone”.

If the hardware is working properly, and the rnaapp is not faulty then it is time to check the drivers for the 56kmodem you are using. Driver errors can because by several occurrences. They can be corrupt. They may be missing resources. The driver might be poorly programmed in general.

A corrupt driver, or missing resources, will require a re-install. If this does not fix the issue then the disc used to install the program may be damaged, or improperly coded. Try looking online for another version, if you are able to, or call the manufacturer for a new installation disc.

If the program exhibits signs that it may be shoddy workmanship, or simply bug-ridden, the next step would be to contact the manufacturer for a new installation disc, or check online for upgrades and patches.