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Title: USB modem for use with AlertDialer?
Post by: ITguy on February 03, 2010, 10:05:51 PM

Hi folks,

Is anyone using a USB modem successfully with Tuicemen's AlertDialer or AlertDialer Plus?  If so, I'd sure appreciate knowing specifically what make and model works!

Thanks!

ITguy

Title: FOUND ONE - USB modem for use with AlertDialer?
Post by: ITguy on February 06, 2010, 11:21:07 AM

Hi folks,

Well, I finally found one.  The TrendNet TFM-560U will work if you use the special drivers from TraySoft - the drivers from TrendNet DO NOT enable the voice-modem feaures needed by AlertDialer.  http://forums.traysoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=26&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=7332ac5441072f5d97d564aa21e8dd93 (http://forums.traysoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=26&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=7332ac5441072f5d97d564aa21e8dd93)

The ones you want are those listed for the Hiro V.92 56K External USB Modem, model# H50113 (Caller ID and Voice) using the Agere chipset.  I've tested the drivers with Windows XP and Windows 7.  The drivers work fine, even though Win7 doesn't seem to like AlertDialer, even when run in XP compatibility mode.

While you're at TraySoft, you'll also want to download PhoneTray-Free, their free caller I.D. program.  Within the setup screen is a button labeled "Fix CID" which sends the correct modem command to enable caller i.d.  You should only have to run this once, though if your modem ever loses it's settings, you'll need it again.

Hope this helps someone else with their search.

ITguy

Title: Re: USB modem for use with AlertDialer?
Post by: Brian H on February 06, 2010, 12:19:23 PM

Thank you for the information.
I am sure it will help others.

Title: Re: USB modem for use with AlertDialer?
Post by: Tuicemen on February 12, 2010, 04:39:43 PM

ITguy
Thanks for the info! :)%
Internal modems are hit and miss! B:( Just because someone found one that worked doesn't mean the next person getting the same brand will get the same results! ::) :' That's the main reason behind me not including a list of modems that work.
External modems tend to work better with any PC program and chances are good that the next person that gets that brand can expect the same results .
Usually externals have been expensive but this little gem maybe the backup I've been looking for!
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Title: Re: USB modem for use with AlertDialer?
Post by: Tuicemen on February 13, 2012, 02:03:45 PM

I know this is a old thread however there is one bit of info needed for users with Vista and Windows 7
This may not affect everyone but it did for me installing on windows 7 64 bit.
Each time I rebooted windows would reload the defalt drivers for the USB modem this made the modem not a voice modem. B:(
The trick is telling windows not to look for new drivers however when it does this automatic at reboot it is hard to stop.
Here is the cure:
how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista & 7 (http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/)
However this prevents windows from loading drives when you plan on using another USB device.
You need to undo the steps outlined install your new device then redo the steps before you reboot.
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