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optiplex 980 sff -does not recognize modem?

connected modem to computor -device did not show up -can't connect to internet -nor get into the modem
tried another modem -same -they work fine with my other pc
help please, June 2016
Consider the device driver - the piece of software in the machine that talks to the hardware.
Operating system talks to Device Driver
Device Driver talks to the Hardware
Install a device driver compatible with the Operating System

Good Luck..., June 2016
sorted
got a driver (network adaptor)

HAPPY, June 2016
telstra T gateway + wdws 7 pro
works fine on another old pc
device not showing up

help please, June 2016
What make and model modem?

What is the operating system on the Optiplex 980 SFF?

XXX, June 2016