Modem dials-up but disconnects almost immediately

[jbstevens]

I had a WinME machine, partitioned the drive and installed XP on the new partition. My modem is a SmartLink 56k voice modem.

I downloaded the drivers (v3.something) from Smartlink for XP. The modem is detected, I can dial-up, but once I am connected, it is incredibly slow, and touch and go whether the connection lasts long enough for the first web page to display. It usually disconnects within 30 seconds.

I have tried alternative ISPs, still a problem. Tried the previous driver version, still a problem.

When I boot ME, the modem works fine.

Any suggestions?

 

[22jeff22]

I am having almost the same problem with a US Robotics OEM modem and win xp. I have yet to find a solution myself. The driver for my modem is supposed to be automatic with win xp, but it connects at about 1.2kbps and then disconnects.