56k connection woes

[Banti]

I cannot connect to my ISP (Mindspring). The highest I can get is 33.6. If it were around 40, I would assume line problems, but my old modem(desktop Winmodem) used to connect around 43k.

My current modem is a Global Village Modem/Fax/Ethernet. It is rated at 56k. I have updated the chipset to v.90 (the same as Mindspring). I have adjusted every setting I could. No change.

This modem is my lifeline when at home. Bellsouth cannot say when we will get DSL and MediaOne says that if all goes well I might get Cable by June.

I will try the PCMCIA card on another laptop and see what happens... (if I can find one http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif)

Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Banti



[This message has been edited by Banti (edited 02-18-2000).]

[psyklone]

what kind of transfer rate were you getting then compared to now? your connection speed may not mean very much.

[Banti]

Never checked before. I am currently getting 3-3.2k

Banti

[Hellhound]

My modem gave me alot of trouble for a while...its a win modem....so I tried removing and reinstalling drivers...that didnt get it....I was at the end of my rope and decided a clean install would be best...Now my modem works like new...go figure....