Re: Modem speed

Barto wrote:
> My modem will only go at 33.2 Kbps when it would always be on 56K. I
> have spoken to my ISP and there is nothing wrong their end.
>
> Has anyone got any ideas how to fix or diagnose the problem?
>
> Regards

ISP's like most bussiness play the word game something like "up to 56k"
When I had dialup 33 was the norm,unless you know that you have had 56K in
the past you probability wont get it.

possible reasons
Heavy traffic on the server
Damaged phone line somewhere between you and the server(miles and miles)


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Mike Pawlak


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