Modem not getting full speed

[Apostle 83]

I have a 56k modem and a 56k ISP, yet my system is logging on at 28.8. I am running windows 98 and IE5. Any Ideas?

[Vampiel]

It could be 4 things

A : make sure that your modem max speed in control panel/modems is set to 115200
B : Make sure you have the correct driver installed for your modem
C : Try changing the phone cord going from the computer to the phone jack
D : Your phone line doesnt support over 28.8 and you would have to get it upgraded from your provider

Mine is the same way, ive tried all of the above and it must be my phone line, if any one else knows any thing else that we could try besides paying for another phone line any help would be appreciated. (maybe I should run my own out to the pole |)

[Apostle 83]

Vampiel- /forum/smile.gif
I'm using a line that came w/an old 33mhz Gateway! HA! When I get a new line, what do I look for?

[This message has been edited by Apostle 83 (edited 10-08-99).]

[Vampiel]

Find a provider that provides ADSL in your area, because chances are they have recently upgraded there lines and provide the best quality. If not ask each provider when the phone lines were updated last in your area, mine has not been updated for about 10yrs, but they FINALLY upgraded to adsl lines so im thinking about running my own phone cord with some plastic around it to the pole were my old POS line goes to and getting an ADSL.

[The_Mastermind]

Its probably linenoise. I have that same problem. Regular phonelines arent necissarily meant for internet access. If you get a cable connection (about $40 a month) you should get 56000 bps connections

[MickMitani]

go to www.56K.com and do a little reading. You'll find that a lot of things can prevent you from getting anything faster than 33.6

Cable modems and ADSL lines have many pros and cons, but one consistant con is that they cost a lot. ADSL is offered in my area, but even if I accept the slowest version available (128K), I will still have to pay $45 a month, after I fork out $399 for the ADSL modem and $150 for the installation. Cable access is coming to my area now, my block is scheduled to be the last in town, of course. Costs there are $45 a month if I have cable already or $60 if not, plus $179 to install it. I could save $16 a month by buying my own cable modem at the discounted price of only $399, down from the $699 they wanted 14 months ago when they started installing the lines. Oh yeah, the cable company won't allow home networks to be connected to the cable modems. They have already taken a few individuals who lied about their home network to court over theft of services and the fines are pretty steep.

[Vampiel]

I guess I got it good here, a 1.5mb dl/256k u/l ADSL for 360bux for everything the first month (that includes a REAL GOOD 10/100mb network card) that also includes the first month payment, then 60bux/month after that.

[chipbgt]

I just got a cable modem for 40 bucks a month, i get connections of 200k easily. and im always online....nothing more annoying than being online and geting kicked off cause someone picks up the phone.