Okay, I've got a 56K modem and no matter what i do, or what service i use it will not go faster than 28800 bps. Any suggestions? I'm losing my mind it is so feckin' slow! ------------------ REMEMBER: A Vote for Nader is a Vote for Bush (and apparently he's a drunk)
You might check the settings on your modem also (on the control panel). There is a place you can set the max connection speed. ------------------ Stay Cool...
What brand the modem is? Pray that it´s not a HSP, or you´re in trouble. ------------------ "I have posted so much that what I say must be true"
cson, BTW -- You sound like a prime candidate for DSL. You would love it -- it's great. I connect at 700-800K. ------------------ Stay Cool...
Can any of yall recommend a good DSL service? I have the same problem with a slow connection and it's very frustrating at times. ------------------ "Somebody DO something out there." -Bill Walton
I use Southwestern Bell. When shopping around, I found that with almost all of the services leased the actual connections from Southwestern Bell, because they own the equipment. The only option seemed to be who initially collected the money for the DSL service (which goes to SWBell anyway), plus paying the specific company to serve as an ISP, (which is included with the SWBell service). To be honest, since it's always connected, with no dial up, it makes absolutely no difference who the ISP provider is. I never see anything on my computer that says SWBell. I also like not having a middleman, and the fact it is included in my phone bill, so I don't have to keep track of another bill. ------------------ Stay Cool...
?! Absosnootly wrong. The ISP does make a difference. Your connection goes through the ISP no matter who your DSL provider is. If your ISP can't handle the traffic, then your connection suffers, and yes, there are ISP's whose piddly T-1's can't handle the traffic. ISP's also matter depending on what type of service you want. I can't run a static-IP server on GTE's Internet service, yet using Directlink's Internet service with GTE's DSL, I am allowed to run a server. August.net has a plan that allows you to pay based upon usage rather than a flat-rate fee. Some people like this. ------------------ A friend of mine graduated from law school in May, and he's had a heck of a time finding work....He might be a moron, though. (I don't think he is, but one never knows. He was a moron when we were five years-old.) -- mrpaige reflects on his friends
Go to your modem manufacturer's site and look for better initialization strings. Also, the copper that runs to your house may only be able to handle up to 28.8k. Many people will never even approach the 53k or so max on a 56k modem, so don't be disappointed to not hit that speed. ------------------ A friend of mine graduated from law school in May, and he's had a heck of a time finding work....He might be a moron, though. (I don't think he is, but one never knows. He was a moron when we were five years-old.) -- mrpaige reflects on his friends
Thanks ya'll I'm afraid it's probably 'cause I live in some crusty old apartments that are pretty jacked up. Thanks for all the advice though! ------------------ REMEMBER: A Vote for Nader is a Vote for Bush (and apparently he's a drunk)
cson, You must be my neighbor. Howdy neighbor! ------------------ "I have a DREAM.........his name's Hakeem." DREAMer's Rocket Page
Call your central office and see what they are maxed out at....CO=phone company in your area. I had the same problem with Southwestern Bell in my old house. The hub they had out in my neighborhood maxed out at 28.8 kbps. ------------------ There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." [This message has been edited by HOOP-T (edited November 03, 2000).]
Wanna know why exactly you and mostly everybody else out there can't reach 56k or anything close to it on a regular dialup ?? This site will explain everything http://www.hal-pc.org/~wdg/56k.html
