005686-03, 005686-02 56K External Faxmodem
5686

FAQs

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  • Additional Support
    If the support information in this section doesn't help you solve your issue, you can contact a USRobotics Help Desk Technician directly.

    Manuals and other Documents
    • (005686-03) 56K Faxmodem Quick Installation Guide (PDF - English)
    • (005686-02) 56K Faxmodem Quick Installation Guide (PDF - English)

    OS Compatibility
    win7 2008 No Vista Vista 64 bit XP 64 bit 2003 XP Windows 2000 Me 98 SE 98 First Edition Windows 95 Linux Mac Mac
    Drivers and Firmware
    V.92 Upgrade (005686-03)
    Click on the following link for directions on how to upgrade your modem to the new V.92 standard.
    http://www.usr.com/v92
    Win 95/98/NT INF file (005686-03)
    Note: The hardware design of this product, while manufactured prior to the release of Windows Me, 2000, or XP, should offer basic functionality in these operating systems.

    Copy this file onto a blank 3.5-inch disk. In Control Panel, double-click Modems and remove all Sportster modems. Shutdown the computer, connect and turn on the modem, and restart the computer. When prompted, insert the disk and choose "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer" or "search for the best driver" and click OK. Direct the installation to search the 3.5-inch disk. Select the USRobotics 56k fax external and then follow the prompts to finish the installation.
    00568603.inf53963 bytes 11-16-98
    Windows 2000 Universal INF (005686-03)
    Copy this Universal INF file onto a blank 3.5-inch disk. When prompted for the driver during the installation, select "Have Disk" and direct the installation to the 3.5-inch drive. Select mdmusr01.inf from the 3.5-inch disk and follow the prompts to finish the installation.
    mdmusr01.inf59385 bytes 06-02-00
    Win 95/98/NT INF file (005686-02)
    Note: The hardware design of this product, while manufactured prior to the release of Windows Me, 2000, or XP, should offer basic functionality in these operating systems.

    Copy this file onto a blank 3.5-inch disk. In Control Panel, double-click Modems and remove all Sportster modems. Restart your computer. When prompted, select "Change" or "Have Disk" and direct the installation to the 3.5-inch disk drive. Select the appropriate model and then follow the prompts to finish the installation.
    00568602.inf. 53957 bytes 06-23-98

    Product skus may include: 568603, 568602, 5686-03, 00568602

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