56k modems?

[cadence]

I have a 56k modem, but I only connect @ 28k. WHY? How can
I connect @ 56k?

[Scott]

Great info in the reply. My question is: Are there any
issues with XP that will give a very wide range of modem
speeds? I've had the new Gateway in for service, ran new
lines in the house, had phone company out, and I do not
get this wide range with other client machines on my ISP
network. HELP? Is XP a culpret?
>-----Original Message-----
>"cadence" > wrote in message
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>> I have a 56k modem, but I only connect @ 28k. WHY? How
can
>> I connect @ 56k?
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>56K is the max.
>The actual connect speed will depend on a number of
factors, eg:
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>The far-end modem's capabilities;
>The quality of the telephone line betwen the 2 modems.
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>28k seems fairly low.
>
>You'd need to do some diagnostics to establish where the
hold-up is.
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>Firstly, try dialing in to a different modem/phone number.
>Is the problem specific to the dial-up destination?
>
>Then, try another PC/modem at your location.
>Is the problem specific to your PC/modem?
>
>Then, try moving your PC/modem to a different location /
phone line.
>Is the problem specific to your phone line?
>
>Only after some exhaustive tests can you come up with a
fix.
>
>
>--
>Best Regards,
>Ron Lowe
>MS-MVP Windows Networking
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