Ok, I use a high speed cable connection so I'm not too familiar with handling modems. I have a 56K modem on a 900mhz XP machine. It connects just fine and seems stable but slow. It runs at about 26Kbps. Is that normal or are there some settings i need to adjust somewhere? Could it just be the phone line slowing it down? Anyone with info about modems feel free to chime in.
2006-09-19 05:16:13 · 7 answers · asked by ignernt 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Ok let me clarify...I normally use high speed but not in this situation. Its a different location altogether. Its all dial up, regular phone line etc. no high speed anything. Sorry for the confusion.
2006-09-19 05:24:38 · update #1
Ummm... two different things...
You say you have HIGH SPEED CABLE but you are asking about DIAL UP internet settings.
Which is it and why are you dialing up thru the phone modem?
2006-09-19 05:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Ken G 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually the speed your modem connects at is a function of your telco's "provisioning". This is what most of us call wiring.
While most modern modems can operate at 56Kbps it is not uncommon to see connection speeds in the range of 19Kbps to 44Kbps.
You could always ask your telco to explain why you cannot connect at a higher modem speed. Just be informed the answer you get may not be what you are looking for.
If it were me, I would put a multi-port router on the house side of my cable connection, add a network card to the 900mhz XP box and plug it into the cable net.
I use a modem as well but only as a failover in case my DSL goes out.
Have fun but be safe!
2006-09-19 05:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
26 kbs is slow for a dial up modem, it should run at about 52 kbs (the max is 56, but due to restrictions, the real max is about 52). Try updating the driver for you modem. Also make sure the phone line is not connected to a splitter. Make sure you use the shortest length of cable to prevent transmission problems. Lastly, you can call your telephone company and ask for your line to be tested for free. Go to www.pcpitstop.com and run their ping test to see where your internet connection might drop off.
2006-09-19 05:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 56k modem will only connect at 56k if it is connecting to a digitally connected far end. Straight modem to modem connections are limited to about 36k. Most issues with modem speed are due to noisy lines that reduce the ability to use the higher speeds.
2006-09-19 05:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many factors to the performance of a 64kbs modem line. distance, repeaters, wire quality, terminations, Then there's the weather...Sometimes, your download speed is determined by the connection speed of the file up-loader.
2006-09-19 05:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dial up lines basically suck. you're probably relying on an old decaying copper wire through your walls to transmit an entirely analog electrical signal. out of your control, you'll just have to deal with it (unfortunately)
2006-09-19 05:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer vast on manufacturers yet i'm going to make a guideline for you get the instant router with 2 antennas it is going to tutor you ways to get speedier speeds and much less disruption out of your connection
2016-10-15 04:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by dopico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋