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What if I have an AT&T/Lucent WinModem 33.6k?

April 26, 2017Lucent winmodem

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What if I have an AT&T/Lucent WinModem 33.6k?

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Before 56KFlex was finalized, AT&T/Lucent made a 56k-capable 33.6k version of the LT Win Modem. In many cases, all that is needed to upgrade the modem to 56k is a 5.xx driver installation. In some cases (notably Compaq-supplied 33.6k modems), a hardware upgrade of the modem card as well as the driver installation is required. In all cases, the new driver version will work with the AT&T/Lucent 33.6k modem, but if a hardware upgrade is required, 56k connects will not be attempted (see handshake). Upgrade by running modem5##.exe. The existing modem will be removed, and the modem will be re-installed with a new name (LT Win Modem or Lucent Win Modem depending upon the driver version.) You will need to change your dial-up networking connection(s) to use the ‘new’ modem.