🚀 go-pugleaf

On Wed, 12 Aug 1998 20:15:05 +0100, Peter Oakes
<peter@oakes.force9.net> wrote:

>Dear Groups
>
>I have a Compaq Presario 56K-DFi modem (inbuilt into CPU), which is set
>to run at 115200 baud (ie the highest possible speed).  The highest
>speed my diagnostic test (through the Modem icon via Control Panel on
>Windows 95) also says 115K.
>
>My problem is that I have never seen the modem run at anymore than
>33.6K.
>
>I am a novice when it comes to modems so please forgive my questions,
>but can anyone suggest whether:
>
>a) I have been ripped off by Dixons (the retailer);
I don't think you have been ripped by anyone. Check first with your
ISP if they support 56K. Most do. However, some only support one or
two of the current 56K standard (X2, K56Flex, V.90). To get anything
above 33.6, you will have to connect to an ISP that support the same
modem standard with yours. Lineone currently supports both X2 and K56
but not V.90. And Cable and Wireless Internet supports only V.90.

>b) Limitation of home British Telecom phone line; or
Could have an inpact. 

>c) Anything else that might be relevant.

>
>I would appreciate any help.
>
>Peter Oakes
>UK London (formerly of OZ)
>