no phone jack on computer

brandypeppy · Dec 29, 2009

I'm setting up a new dell inspiron 1750 for a friend with dial-up. No phone jack! Only DSL. What are the options?

hrlow2 · Dec 29, 2009

Get a plug in modem card. Easy and inexpensive.

plodr · Dec 30, 2009

Get a plug in modem card.
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A picture or link would be helpful.
I don't think hrlow2 means a card because the Inspiron, at least the new one I worked on only has USB ports, no card slot.

You are probably looking to get something like this
http://file.walagata.com/w/perk/MjG/zoom56k.jpeg
just search for USB modem. The above is a Zoom.
Make sure whatever you buy, has Win 7 support (drivers).

sach2 · Dec 30, 2009

Thanks Plodr! I didn't realize they even made USB modems.

I'm not going back to dial up but interesting to know that USB is the evolution of the modem.

hrlow2 · Dec 30, 2009

to Plodr
Did mean card.
(Another case of me not Googling the machine. Assumed desktop.)

Tux_Rules · Dec 31, 2009

This is good to know as the Dell laptop I bought for my wife this summer did not have a modem on-board and no slots for a card. Only capable of wireless or CAT5 plugins, and since I can only get dial-up at home, no Internet for her. Nice to know they make a USB modem.

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