Introduction 1
Introduction
Your new modem will allow you to quickly communicate with most
modem-equipped computers in the world. You can transfer files to
your office or home or connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
or online service such as CompuServe or America Online.
We designed this manual to make connecting your modem as easy
as possible. The communications software, included in your modem
package, provides menus to use your modem once it is installed.
Important Note on Modem Throughput
Your Hayes 56K modem is capable of download speeds of 56Kbps
when connected to an ISP or remote access server supporting V.90
or K56flex. Still, like other modem speeds, actual modem
throughput (the actual speed of data transfer) is dependent on
analog telephone line conditions, which vary considerably. Many
users of 56K modems will experience throughput in the range of 42-
56Kbps under normal conditions—again, depending on phone
quality.
Please do not interpret throughput speeds of less than 56Kbps as a
modem problem, because it is most likely a function of telephone
line conditions and Internet traffic.
Connecting your modem may be your first introduction to COM ports
and IRQs. If you are connecting your modem to a Macintosh-based
computer or a PC using Windows 95 or 98, your computer handles
COM ports and IRQs for you. However, with other computers or
software, you must select a COM port and IRQ yourself. COM port
and IRQ settings are discussed later in this guide.
Before You Get Started...
Please read the Regulatory & Warranty Information.
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