need help: modem for IBM PC

[ew0054]

Will a 56k modem work with an IBM XT as long as it has an ISA slot or are there other requirements to consider?

Here are the specs:

XT system, ISA slots
80286 processor (16 MC is believe)
1MB RAM
10MB hard drive with DOS 4.0 (I may need to upgrade to 6.22)
5.25" diskette drive

Will a computer like this be able to use a fast modem? I'd like to get as fast a modem if I can because I am planning on setting up a BBS. I know they still sell 56k modems that work on AT systems but I'm not sure about XT. Otherwise I'll have to search eBay for an old 2400 or so but I figured I'd ask first.

 

[Maniacal]

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WHY isn't it in a MUSEUM?

 

[ew0054]

Because restoring vintage PCs is a great hobby!

 

[CruddyLeper]

You might find it difficult to source a driver for the operating system, but as far as connecting it goes... if you can find a 56K ISA modem (I've seen 'em) then yes, should work fine.

 

[Speedo]

I actually had an old 56k ISA modem laying in a closet. Had to dig it out... it's a Creative something or other. Want it?

 

[Chairman Meow]

Will a 56k modem work with an IBM XT as long as it has an ISA slot or are there other requirements to consider?

Here are the specs:

XT system, ISA slots
80286 processor (16 MC is believe)
1MB RAM
10MB hard drive with DOS 4.0 (I may need to upgrade to 6.22)
5.25" diskette drive

Will a computer like this be able to use a fast modem? I'd like to get as fast a modem if I can because I am planning on setting up a BBS. I know they still sell 56k modems that work on AT systems but I'm not sure about XT. Otherwise I'll have to search eBay for an old 2400 or so but I figured I'd ask first.

I'm not sure about DOS 4.0, but I'm pretty sure that there are 56k modems out there that have drivers for DOS 6.22... in fact, I used to have one. Not sure where it is now, though.