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08-04-2003, 02:27 AM
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Originally posted by jdwiflyrc
I HAVE A 21.6 kbps dial up connection at this time and seems to be working O.K.
John
I HAVE A 21.6 kbps dial up connection at this time and seems to be working O.K.
John
Varies from 12.0 to 28.8 (28.8 is rare but happens once in a while)
I got a 56k modem its just the ****ty phone lines around here
08-04-2003, 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by nouseforaname
I honestly know how you feel
Varies from 12.0 to 28.8 (28.8 is rare but happens once in a while)
I got a 56k modem its just the ****ty phone lines around here
I honestly know how you feel
Varies from 12.0 to 28.8 (28.8 is rare but happens once in a while)
I got a 56k modem its just the ****ty phone lines around here
If you have 40 or 50 bucks lying around, get yourself a US Robotics HARDWARE PCI modem from www.newegg.com. Makes all the difference in the world.
EDIT: here's a link, but they are out at the moment. http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...+Robotics+2976
08-05-2003, 12:21 AM
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Hah
...try 16.8 all the time. Ever since I moved out the middle of nowhere I have been sent back to the stone age as far as modems go. Dsl, cable, yeah right whats that? LOL LOL LOL LOL.
08-05-2003, 05:20 AM
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a lot of your problems could be caused by traffic on RCU's site. When the server gets loaded with people in the prime parts of the day everyone suffers a bog down to some extent.
thanks
Chris
thanks
Chris
08-05-2003, 06:36 AM
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I just did a speed trap check for my Broadband....1597 KBS!
Smokin' fast!
Go here to check your speed..http://www.dslreports.com/stest?loc=2
Smokin' fast!
Go here to check your speed..http://www.dslreports.com/stest?loc=2
08-05-2003, 12:38 PM
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Deadeye,
Does that modem you posted really make that much difference? If it does, I'll probably buy one. I have a winmodem ( I think ) in my computer at home. I lose my connection all the time (this is the main problem) and the fastest I've ever been connected at was 37K or so and I live rural. I have DSL here at the office and wish I had it at the house, but don't want to pay as much as some companies want for it.
Jon
Does that modem you posted really make that much difference? If it does, I'll probably buy one. I have a winmodem ( I think ) in my computer at home. I lose my connection all the time (this is the main problem) and the fastest I've ever been connected at was 37K or so and I live rural. I have DSL here at the office and wish I had it at the house, but don't want to pay as much as some companies want for it.
Jon
08-05-2003, 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by Bak_WOODS_Hik
...try 16.8 all the time. Ever since I moved out the middle of nowhere I have been sent back to the stone age as far as modems go. Dsl, cable, yeah right whats that? LOL LOL LOL LOL.
...try 16.8 all the time. Ever since I moved out the middle of nowhere I have been sent back to the stone age as far as modems go. Dsl, cable, yeah right whats that? LOL LOL LOL LOL.
Fiber? Is'nt that what makes you poop?
Nope, I still have my trusty 14.4 analog here in Mayberry. Have to climb the telephone pole to switch from the computer back to the phone.
I think my ISP system is the only system where mail delivered by the USPS is faster than e-mail.
08-05-2003, 01:50 PM
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Originally posted by _jon_
Deadeye,
Does that modem you posted really make that much difference? If it does, I'll probably buy one. I have a winmodem ( I think ) in my computer at home. I lose my connection all the time (this is the main problem) and the fastest I've ever been connected at was 37K or so and I live rural. I have DSL here at the office and wish I had it at the house, but don't want to pay as much as some companies want for it.
Jon
Deadeye,
Does that modem you posted really make that much difference? If it does, I'll probably buy one. I have a winmodem ( I think ) in my computer at home. I lose my connection all the time (this is the main problem) and the fastest I've ever been connected at was 37K or so and I live rural. I have DSL here at the office and wish I had it at the house, but don't want to pay as much as some companies want for it.
Jon
Corrosion in rural lines causes noise, softmodems cannot cancel it (well, actually, they pass that task to the CPU...but it doesn't do a very good job). Hardware modems filter the noise before it's data even leaves the modem.
So the answer to your question, is a hearty 'yes'.
08-05-2003, 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by _jon_
Deadeye,
Does that modem you posted really make that much difference? If it does, I'll probably buy one. I have a winmodem ( I think ) in my computer at home. I lose my connection all the time (this is the main problem) and the fastest I've ever been connected at was 37K or so and I live rural. I have DSL here at the office and wish I had it at the house, but don't want to pay as much as some companies want for it.
Jon
Deadeye,
Does that modem you posted really make that much difference? If it does, I'll probably buy one. I have a winmodem ( I think ) in my computer at home. I lose my connection all the time (this is the main problem) and the fastest I've ever been connected at was 37K or so and I live rural. I have DSL here at the office and wish I had it at the house, but don't want to pay as much as some companies want for it.
Jon
Thanks
Chris
