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Article #2868Re: Different Connection Speeds
From: CBFalconer
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:23
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:23
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Graham W wrote: > CBFalconer <cbfalconer@yahoo.com> muttered something about: > [...] > > Turn on modem logging. Then examine the log file. I do it like ... snip ... > > > > The last connection is complete, since I am off line right now. > > This is what allows me to comfortably use the cheap time limited > > ISP service, 150 hrs/mo for $15. > > The speed indicated here, e.g. 49,333 is the initial connect speed > and should not be relied on as the final working speed since V.90/92 > can re-negotiate the speed any time it thinks it ought to. In practice that seems to be rare. But line qualities can deteriorate, and it is better to continue at a reduced rate than quit on errors. > > On a Windows machine, this initial speed is reported by hovering the > mouse pointer over the modem icon in the System Tray. Not here it doesn't. It shows the port link speed, which is 115 Kbaud here. I am using a real modem, not a winmodem, and that might make a difference. -- Chuck F (cbfalconer@yahoo.com) (cbfalconer@worldnet.att.net) Available for consulting/temporary embedded and systems. <http://cbfalconer.home.att.net> USE worldnet address!
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