While these modems will get 56k connects, there are more interoperability problems with these modems - and you should check to see if a new driver is available for your modem.ĭrivers for PCTel modems may be found from the various OEM sites, and, fromĬOMPAQ - has released driver version 8.0K-C for WindowsMe only and the PCTel's V.92 driver includes 'built-in-the-driver' call-waiting/modem-on-hold - this supports incoming call-waiting only, it will not allow modem-on-hold to place an outgoing call.Īs with any 56k modem, assuming you have aĥ6k-compatible line, the driver (or firmware) for your modem is the single most important factor in the quality of your connection. (See Conexant Press Release.)īecause PCTel modems are all softmodems, the only difference between V.90 and V.92 modems is the driver. PCTel modem patents for Conexant products. Conexant already made a full line of hardware and software modem chipsets, and acquired license to Modem with a PCTel chipset in their system package. I think it's unlikely that Conexant will continue to develop 2 lines of chipsets: while there's still quite a supply of PCTel modem product, this may become an 'orphaned' product.

Manufacturers that make the actual modems. (host signal processor - softmodem) modem chipsets - purchased by 3rd-party (Generic drivers are now available from Conexant - see link below.) PCTel itself remains a separate company now focused on wireless-related product. Drivers and supportįor PCTel modems are no longer available from the PCTel site.

May 2003: PCTel sells softmodem business to Conexant.

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