hey hey,
i aM currently running a 56k modem, but the sucka seems to be only connecting at only a super sonic speed of 19.2 kbps, when the computer down the hall runs at a healthy 48.8 kbps …
any one got any sugestions why this would be happening?? it has me boggled.
i have to stop the madness.
[:ninja:EZEkiel:ninja:]
it could be the actual phone lines that run to that room or connect to that particular computer.
Try moving your machine to the other room and see if it still connects at 19.2 kbps in that room.
-teet
It could also be the modems. Are they the same brand? I had a Creative modem that would reports its connection speed at 116.5kbps every once in a while and never went below 52kbps. My other modems on that same line would get 20 to 30 at best. Try swapping modems and see if it makes a difference.
Setting Modem Properties
In Phone and Modem Options, you can globally change default modem settings for all communications applications and tools created for Windows XP Professional. For example, if you do not want to listen to the modem speaker, you can turn it off for all tools and applications that use that modem. You can also adjust these settings individually within each application.
Note
[list]
[*]For Microsoft® Windows® 3.1–based or Microsoft® MS-DOS®-based applications, you need to configure the modem settings within each application.
[/list]To view general properties for a modem
[list=1]
[]In Control Panel, click Phone and Modem Options.
[]Select the Modem tab.
[*]Select the modem or device you want, and then click Properties.
[/list]Modem settings are listed on the General, Diagnostics, and Advanced tabs. Table 22.5 describes the General settings.
Maximum speedSets the speed at which Windows XP Professional communicates with the modem. It is limited by the central procesing unit (CPU) speed of the computer and the speed supported by the communications port. Windows XP Professional selects a conservative default speed so that slower computers do not lose data during transfers. You can set the speed lower if the faster rate causes data errors. Set it higher for faster performance. For example, 57,600 might work better than the Windows XP Professional default setting of 38,400 for v.32bis (14,400 bps) modems on fast computers. If applications report data errors, set a lower speed (for example, change it from 38,400 to 19,200 for v.32bis modems).
Make sure you have the latest drivers for your modem. I had this problem a few months ago wondering why my connection was slower than others. I averaged 46.6 but then after I realised I had 2002 drivers, I updated them and now im running at 50.6.
:: Copyright KIRUPA 2024 //--