How to tell if your modem can fax?

[AlexaS520]

I have a BCM V.90 56K modem, which came with the Compaq computer I bought in 2001. I recently upgraded my system to Windows XP, and I am interested in using the new fax feature. How can I tell if my modem has fax capabilities?

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Look on the Windows XP HCL list.
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Russ Valentine
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"AlexaS520" > wrote in message
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> I have a BCM V.90 56K modem, which came with the Compaq computer I
> bought in 2001. I recently upgraded my system to Windows XP, and I am
> interested in using the new fax feature. How can I tell if my modem has
> fax capabilities?
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> AlexaS520
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[Tom Ferguson]

This would appear to be a Broadcom "Soft" modem. Such modems depend on
software tom perform some modem functions instead of implementing the
function in a hardware ic/chip. There are appropriate drivers here:
http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/filelib/download/index.asp?fileid=R48211

The modem has fax and voice capabilities.


Russ suggests checking the XP Hardware Compatibility List. Well worth doing.

Tom
MSMVP-DTS

"AlexaS520" > wrote in message
s.com...
>I have a BCM V.90 56K modem, which came with the Compaq computer I
> bought in 2001. I recently upgraded my system to Windows XP, and I am
> interested in using the new fax feature. How can I tell if my modem has
> fax capabilities?
> --
> AlexaS520
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> posted via www.PCBanter.net
>