Choosing Irq And I/O Values - Linksys PCMLM56 User Manual

Software
• Use virtually any Internet, modem, and/or fax soft-
ware that may have been pre-installed on your comput-
er. Most Windows 98, 95 and NT 4.0 computers have a
built-in Internet dialer program, a modem program
called Hyperterminal, and built-in fax software, all of
which are compatible with the 10/100 + 56K Modem
PC Card. Especially if you're going to be getting on the
Internet, we highly recommend using the software that
was pre-installed on your PC for getting connected. For
more details, consult the user guide(s) that came with
your computer and Windows.
• Buy an off-the-shelf package from the computer store.
There are plenty of Internet/modem/fax packages avail-
able at affordable prices.
• Obtain a shareware or freeware communications pack-
age from the Internet. If you already have Internet
access, you might be able to locate good communcia-
tions packages at shareware sites like http://www.share-
ware.com.
If you decide to buy or obtain a third-party communica-
tions software package, make sure that it is Hayes-com-
patible, which will ensure its ability to control the
10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card with AT commands. For
more information about Hayes and AT, see page 50.
About COM Ports, IRQs, and I/O Values
Like many peripheral devices, the 10/100 + 56K
Modem PC Card uses a COM port, I/O address, and an
IRQ in your computer when it is in use.
A COM port is a serial communications port that allows
data to be exchanged with the outside world. Most PCs
have four COM ports available for you to use.
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