[GH-ISSUE #18] Looking for Generic Modem Drivers

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:48:12 +03:00

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Originally created by @jzanecook on GitHub (Nov 19, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/oerg866/win98-quickinstall/issues/18

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I've been pimping up my old 1998 Toshiba Satellite laptop for fun. I've gotten an SD card to 2.5" IDE adapter and I'm using libvirt to setup and install everything onto a VM then save that to the SD card for the machine to boot. This has worked magnificently, especially with this quickinstall which is great. Huge props.

One of the things I've wanted to do through this was follow this guide for setting up a Raspberry Pi as a modem, which I've gotten up and running to the point that I can use hyperterm to communicate (end of section 4). My issue is on one of the next steps, for "connecting windows 9x to the internet".

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The guide recommends adding a generic modem driver just called "Standard 28800 bps Modem", but with this installation I only see "Accton Technology Corporation" and "IBM" in the Manufacturer list rather than the "(Standard Modem Types)" listing shown in the below referenced screenshot.

I've scoured through the drivers trying to find what could be this one, but my understanding is limited on where to find these things. I'm sure it would be different if it were a regular device. Any idea where I could find and add this generic driver?

Thanks for the help and for the good work on this repo.

Originally created by @jzanecook on GitHub (Nov 19, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/oerg866/win98-quickinstall/issues/18 ## Context I've been pimping up my old 1998 Toshiba Satellite laptop for fun. I've gotten an SD card to 2.5" IDE adapter and I'm using libvirt to setup and install everything onto a VM then save that to the SD card for the machine to boot. This has worked magnificently, especially with this quickinstall which is great. Huge props. One of the things I've wanted to do through this was follow [this guide for setting up a Raspberry Pi as a modem](https://www.steptail.com/guides:virtual_modem), which I've gotten up and running to the point that I can use hyperterm to communicate ([end of section 4](https://www.steptail.com/guides:virtual_modem:section_4)). My issue is on one of the next steps, for ["connecting windows 9x to the internet"](https://www.steptail.com/guides:connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet). ## Problem The guide recommends adding a generic modem driver just called "Standard 28800 bps Modem", but with this installation I only see "Accton Technology Corporation" and "IBM" in the Manufacturer list rather than the "(Standard Modem Types)" listing shown in the below referenced screenshot. ![image from the guide](https://www.steptail.com/_media/guides:pics:win95-modem-setup-5.png) I've scoured through the drivers trying to find what could be this one, but my understanding is limited on where to find these things. I'm sure it would be different if it were a regular device. Any idea where I could find and add this generic driver? Thanks for the help and for the good work on this repo.

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2026-03-03 18:48:13 +03:00

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:48:14 +03:00

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@oerg866 commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2024):

Hello,

Actually this is funny because I kind of removed the modem driver entries
to make space in the internal driver management files from Windows for the
additional slipstreamed drivers...

I'm currently on vacation but I can look at this topic when I get the
chance :)

On Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 09:32 J. Zane Cook @.***> wrote:

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I've been pimping up my old 1998 Toshiba Satellite laptop for fun. I've
gotten an SD card to 2.5" IDE adapter and I'm using libvirt to setup and
install everything onto a VM then save that to the SD card for the machine
to boot. This has worked magnificently, especially with this quickinstall
which is great. Huge props.

One of the things I've wanted to do through this was follow this guide
for setting up a Raspberry Pi as a modem
https://www.steptail.com/guides:virtual_modem, which I've gotten up and
running to the point that I can use hyperterm to communicate (end of
section 4 https://www.steptail.com/guides:virtual_modem:section_4). My
issue is on one of the next steps, for "connecting windows 9x to the
internet"
https://www.steptail.com/guides:connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet.
Problem

The guide recommends adding a generic modem driver just called "Standard
28800 bps Modem", but with this installation I only see "Accton Technology
Corporation" and "IBM" in the Manufacturer list rather than the "(Standard
Modem Types)" listing shown in the below referenced screenshot.

[image: image from the guide]
https://camo.githubusercontent.com/fcb21312b751907a3344fb49e279a5c451302b6f4df7a4fb3b54f67faebc580c/68747470733a2f2f7777772e737465707461696c2e636f6d2f5f6d656469612f6775696465733a706963733a77696e39352d6d6f64656d2d73657475702d352e706e67

I've scoured through the drivers trying to find what could be this one,
but my understanding is limited on where to find these things. I'm sure it
would be different if it were a regular device. Any idea where I could find
and add this generic driver?

Thanks for the help and for the good work on this repo.

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@oerg866 commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2024): Hello, Actually this is funny because I kind of removed the modem driver entries to make space in the internal driver management files from Windows for the additional slipstreamed drivers... I'm currently on vacation but I can look at this topic when I get the chance :) On Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 09:32 J. Zane Cook ***@***.***> wrote: > Context > > I've been pimping up my old 1998 Toshiba Satellite laptop for fun. I've > gotten an SD card to 2.5" IDE adapter and I'm using libvirt to setup and > install everything onto a VM then save that to the SD card for the machine > to boot. This has worked magnificently, especially with this quickinstall > which is great. Huge props. > > One of the things I've wanted to do through this was follow this guide > for setting up a Raspberry Pi as a modem > <https://www.steptail.com/guides:virtual_modem>, which I've gotten up and > running to the point that I can use hyperterm to communicate (end of > section 4 <https://www.steptail.com/guides:virtual_modem:section_4>). My > issue is on one of the next steps, for "connecting windows 9x to the > internet" > <https://www.steptail.com/guides:connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet>. > Problem > > The guide recommends adding a generic modem driver just called "Standard > 28800 bps Modem", but with this installation I only see "Accton Technology > Corporation" and "IBM" in the Manufacturer list rather than the "(Standard > Modem Types)" listing shown in the below referenced screenshot. > > [image: image from the guide] > <https://camo.githubusercontent.com/fcb21312b751907a3344fb49e279a5c451302b6f4df7a4fb3b54f67faebc580c/68747470733a2f2f7777772e737465707461696c2e636f6d2f5f6d656469612f6775696465733a706963733a77696e39352d6d6f64656d2d73657475702d352e706e67> > > I've scoured through the drivers trying to find what could be this one, > but my understanding is limited on where to find these things. I'm sure it > would be different if it were a regular device. Any idea where I could find > and add this generic driver? > > Thanks for the help and for the good work on this repo. > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/oerg866/win98-quickinstall/issues/18>, or unsubscribe > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAISOPIFXMQRC3EBSWOHQMT2BLSPTAVCNFSM6AAAAABSBNAOHCVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43ASLTON2WKOZSGY3TCMBYGEYDMMI> > . > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message > ID: ***@***.***> >

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:48:14 +03:00

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@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2024):

lol well that'll do it. I figured they were removed for some reason like that

Sounds good, though. Enjoy your vacation! :D

@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2024): lol well that'll do it. I figured they were removed for some reason like that Sounds good, though. Enjoy your vacation! :D

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:48:14 +03:00

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@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Dec 1, 2024):

@oerg866,

I also just went on vacation :D

A week on a cruise to Mexico/Honduras for thanksgiving. Was a good time.

How are you doing?

@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Dec 1, 2024): @oerg866, I also just went on vacation :D A week on a cruise to Mexico/Honduras for thanksgiving. Was a good time. How are you doing?

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:48:14 +03:00

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@oerg866 commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2024):

Not well. I got the flu while traveling and now i'm in bed for a few days :( Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about this :)

@oerg866 commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2024): Not well. I got the flu while traveling and now i'm in bed for a few days :( Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about this :)

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:48:14 +03:00

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@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2024):

That blows. Get well soon!

@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2024): That blows. Get well soon!

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:48:14 +03:00

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@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2024):

Found it!

mdmgen.inf was located in the Net*.cab packages

Took a bit of digging (and a few tries writing my own based on some null modem drivers I'd seen before) but nothing worked until I finally got the generic ones.

I now can not only login to my raspberry pi from hyperterm, but I can also now surf the world wide web. 👍

@jzanecook commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2024): Found it! mdmgen.inf was located in the Net*.cab packages Took a bit of digging (and a few tries writing my own based on some null modem drivers I'd seen before) but nothing worked until I finally got the generic ones. I now can not only login to my raspberry pi from hyperterm, but I can also now surf the world wide web. :+1:

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@oerg866 commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2024):

Yes that was along my line of thinking, I will modify the preparation
script to include the generic modem driver INF file but still get rid of
all the others, that way basic modem functionality remains in the built
packages

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Found it!

mdmgen.inf was located in the Net*.cab packages

Took a bit of digging (and a few tries writing my own based on some null
modem drivers I'd seen before) but nothing worked until I finally got the
generic ones.

I now can not only login to my raspberry pi from hyperterm, but I can also
now surf the world wide web. 👍

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@oerg866 commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2024): Yes that was along my line of thinking, I will modify the preparation script to include the generic modem driver INF file but still get rid of all the others, that way basic modem functionality remains in the built packages On Fri, 6 Dec 2024 at 20:47, J. Zane Cook ***@***.***> wrote: > Found it! > > mdmgen.inf was located in the Net*.cab packages > > Took a bit of digging (and a few tries writing my own based on some null > modem drivers I'd seen before) but nothing worked until I finally got the > generic ones. > > I now can not only login to my raspberry pi from hyperterm, but I can also > now surf the world wide web. 👍 > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/oerg866/win98-quickinstall/issues/18#issuecomment-2524037178>, > or unsubscribe > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAISOPO5GWJF5HP5MLPKTW32EH5MRAVCNFSM6AAAAABSBNAOHCVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZDKMRUGAZTOMJXHA> > . > You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: > ***@***.***> >

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