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| Thread ID: 40774 | 2003-12-17 22:20:00 | Connecting faster with extension cable? diff phone line | MrBeef (342) | Press F1 |
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| 201346 | 2003-12-17 22:20:00 | Hi, just now i couldn't dial up (mainly for the reason that the connection properties were on the wrong modem i think). we have 2 phone lines and a really long wind up extension cable. When i tried dialing-up same connection no settings changed it worked over the extension cable on our main phone line. It connected at 52000 bps. Then i figured it was set the a "Lt WinModem" and there was another modem "Lucent WinModem" i set it to that and i dial-up with Computer phone line and it only connected at 49333 bps. (straight to the phone jack through a "zap catcher") then extension cable was used through the zap catcher also. |
MrBeef (342) | ||
| 201347 | 2003-12-17 22:43:00 | If I read correct you are saying you get a lower connect speed when using the Zap Catcher in line. If so this is normal as the Zap Catcher will effect the electrical characteristics of the line. Depending on your modem some will not be effected as much as others or even if at all by the likes of Zap Catchers. As a note have you checked, if applicable, that the modem is configured for New Zealand? |
ugh1 (4204) | ||
| 201348 | 2003-12-17 23:18:00 | nah, i used the zap catcher with the extension cable | MrBeef (342) | ||
| 201349 | 2003-12-18 03:02:00 | It might be that the house wiring to the second ("computer") phoneline socket is not as good as the extension cable. It happens. ;-) Have you got 2 modems? Or two drivers for one modem? Use the one which gives best results, though either is "good". The surge protector should not cause any significant loss of speed. |
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