Re: [OT] dialup modemspeed change

[Hugo Vanwoerkom <hvw59601@care2.com>]

Douglas A. Tutty wrote:
> On Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 09:29:53AM -0600, Ron Johnson wrote:
> > On 02/03/08 08:57, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
> > > I've changed the physical location of the Sid box and the telephone
> > > number that is being used to dial the ISP.
> > >
> > > Everything else is the same.
> > >
> > > Now the connection is at a lower speed than before: average 3000 B/s
> > > while before it was 4500 B/s.
> > >
> > > The sound of V92 dialup modem on connecting has changed: it used connect
> > > right away, now it makes more additional sounds.
> > >
> > > Is this due to the quality of the phoneline?
> > Yes.  Anywhere from the CO to the inside wiring of the building your
> > box is in.
> >
> > > Anybody savvy on dialup lines?
>
> You're probably too far away from the telco's D/A converter to get 56K.
> Welcome to dialup-for-the-rest-of-us.  

But before the move I got 56K and was 5km from the center of town. After 
the move I don't get 56K and am 10 blocks from the center of town. But 
who knows where the D/A converter is.


> It also can depend on the quality of your modem.  Some modems are more
> resistant/tolerant of noise on the line than others.  I use a 3Com (USR)
> Courier (NOT sportster).  These V-Everything modems (external serial)
> are supposed to be the best in the world.  New, they cost hundreds of
> dollars.  I purchased mine off eBay for $50 (+ S/H).

Nowhere near that:
Amigo AME-CA95 56Kbps RS-232 $21.99
but it's all I've got and they don't sell external serial modems around 
here.

Hugo