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orm@geocities.com wrote:
: I would like to buy a 3com U.S. Robotics Modem but I'm not sure which one 
: to purchase. I know that I want a modem with jumpers but 3com's product 
: packaging seldom indicates if the modem has jumpers or not. I also 
: realize that I should stay away from "WinModem's" but again product 
: packaging seldom comes out and says one way or the other.

: So if someone could please give me a 3com U.S. Robotics part number that 
: they know for sure works I'd be very great full. 
:  
: Thanks!


This is a cut-down version of messages between 3Com and a disgruntled OS/2
user.  It was the 'legacy systems' bit and the absence of details on the
packaging that got to him. 

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> >> >Your best option is to exchange the modem for a model that is
>  manually 
> >> >configurable.  The following modems fit under that category:
> >> >
> >> >0056050x  This is our U.S. Robotics 56k Voice Pro External modem.
> >> >
> >> >0056860x  This is our U.S. Robotics 56k Fax External modem.
> >> >
> >> >00568700  This is our U.S. Robotics 56k Fax Internal modem.
> >> >
> >> >0056840x  This is our U.S. Robotics 56k Voice External modem.
> >> >
> >> >0056850x  This is our U.S. Robotics 56k Voice Internal modem.
> >> >
> >> >0008390x  This is our U.S. Robotics 33.6k Fax External modem.
> >> >
> >> >0008400x  This is our U.S. Robotics 33.6k Fax Internal modem.
> >> >
> >> >0011720x  This is our U.S. Robotics 33.6k Fax External modem.
> >> >
> >> >0011710x  This is our U.S. Robotics 33.6k Voice Internal modem.
> >> >
> >> >The the internal modems listed fit into ISA slots.  All the modems
> >>  listed are 8-bit.

> >Besides the winmodem, the 00568702 modem is the only model without
>  jumpers. 

Thank you for contacting 3Com Online Support. I understand you are having a 
problem with locating jumpers and shunts on the 00568700 internal U.S. 
Robotics 56k/V34 Fax. 

The 00568702 modem cannot be hard set by using jumpers and shunts.  These 
modems were designed to function in plug and play operating systems not 
legacy systems. Please do not attempt any alterations of this device.

Since you would like to use the modem in a OS/2 Warp and Linux environment, 
you will need to exchange the modem for either an external or internal 
hardware-based modem that can be hard set to fit your systems 
specifications.

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