There are many old data-centric applications that, for historical reasons, use direct modem connections to exchange data between Client and Server. Nowadays, local and global TCP/IP networks have made the direct modem connection obsolete.
Here's why: When you use a direct modem connection, you need to have a physical modem installed on each PC that needs to exchange data. You also must use a physical phone line. This makes the line busy and may even be costly, if long distance calls are required. Modem transfers are also not secure. A hacker doesn't even need to have an access to your phone line. Your data can be easily intercepted with a remote phone line scanner. In a TCP/IP network, on the contrary, you can use the power of a VPN (Virtual Private Networking), SSH or any other secure tunnel to ensure privacy and security.
There are a lot of reasons to move from a direct modem connection to TCP/IP networking. But, how can you do this without...
Virtual Modem 1.5
There are many old data-centric applications that, for historical reasons, use direct modem connections to exchange data between Client and Server. Nowadays, local and global TCP/IP networks have made the direct modem connection obsolete....
Price: USD $199.95;
File Size: 736 KB;
Platform: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003
NetScream 1.11.16.2009b
NetScream is a tool for all that allows you to modify your modem settings to increase internet performance up to 200 percent!! No modifications to your hardware are made and all adjustments and settings are done in an easy to use interface that a...
Price: USD $14.99;
File Size: 1723 KB;
Platform: Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP
SwiftNet3000 3.0
Boost Internet speed with this award winning utility. By default, most modems and network connections in Windows are not configured to transfer data at their optimum speed. SwiftNet3000 can increase the performance of your existing modem/network...
Price: USD $24.95;
File Size: 327 KB;
Platform: Windows 95, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
ModemTest 1.3.1012
ModemTest is an easy to use Windows based application that allows users to test their dial up modem. ModemTest performs low level testing that is independent of your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the TCP / IP settings on the computer. It...
Price: USD $15.00;
File Size: 1040 KB;
Platform: Windows 95, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
HSLAB Modem Monitor 3.1.1
Modem Monitor is a program for monitoring a status and performance of the remote(or local) modem or any network interface. Modem Monitor is a unique in industry program, which allows to monitor not only per-connection statistics. It allows to...
Price: USD $0.00;
File Size: 2201 KB;
Platform: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2003, Windows 2000
Network LED 2.00
Network LED allows you to display your network traffic activity.The program runs as one or more convenient icons in the System Tray area of the Windows taskbar, indicating the traffic level on any network interface (cable modem, dial-up modem, DSL...
Price: USD $0.00;
File Size: 594 KB;
Platform: Windows 95, Windows, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000
Connect and Shar 1.02
Using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) or any proxy server to share one Internet connection, modem across your local area network ? Now you can control your Internet connection and modem from any machine. Connect, Disconnect and monitor your...
Price: USD $19.95;
File Size: 261 KB;
Platform: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
MultiComm 3.0
MultiComm is a freeware which connects two computers, using a phoneline and a modem, and allows you to use any software between the two computers.(This does not require you to connect to the internet). This version includes three other programs,...
Price: USD $0.00;
File Size: 2872 KB;
Platform: Windows 95, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT
Accelerate 4.0
Slow Internet connection speeds can be frustrating, and the hardware upgrades necessary to speed your system up can get very expensive. Webroot Software offers solutions designed to help you get the most out of your current Internet connection...
Price: USD $19.95;
File Size: 1063 KB;
Platform: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Modem Guard House 1.05
Modem Guard House lets you share your PC while preventing the use of the Internet and any related e-mailing application.Using a password and a few mouse clicks, you can make your ISP connection invisible to Windows, as well as lock your address...
Price: USD $0.00;
File Size: 201 KB;
Platform: Windows 95, Windows, Windows 98