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113168 2003-01-12 13:32:00 Im wanting to know if there are any alternative solutions to getting a faster connection when i connect to my isp? unknown (2981)
113169 2003-01-12 19:18:00 What do you mean by faster? What speed are you getting now.

There is a limiting factor of the maximum speed that your modem will allow, 56k. Not many people get that much, if you're getting close to 50k you're doing OK. If you're getting quite a bit lower than that it could be that you're using an extension cord or that your telcos wires are not up to it

If you live out of town and not getting anywhere near 50k a 'rural modem' as produced by Dynalink may help.

I would suggest an ADSL connection if speed is important to you.
crozier (2004)
113170 2003-01-13 00:29:00 location location location. Well partially true. Depending on where you are from Gold candy covered to Wop wops you'll get varying speeds. Also not all modems are that great so maybe a new modem is required. If it ain't broken, tweak it :P Find programs that you can help tweak your system for internet.

There's probably more but I have to go now.

KK
Kame (312)
113171 2003-01-13 01:37:00 Cable is nice

Of course you have to live in a priviledged area.

.Clueless
Clueless (181)
113172 2003-01-13 04:02:00 :( Cable should be available in Auckland. Why do people care about huge black thick eye sore cables hanging overhead when they could have better internet... I think statistics points to more of the older generation disagreeing with it.

I wouldn't mind something like cable or at least 512Kb DSL for a good price but I'm dreaming here.
Kame (312)
113173 2003-01-14 05:29:00 Well at the moment i connect at around 40,000bps but i used to connect at 49,000 i dont live in the country and the phone line in my house is 56k compatiblie. unknown (2981)
113174 2003-01-14 05:43:00 >and the phone line in my house is 56k compatiblie.

Sorry, but that is a contridiction of terms unless you live right nextdoor to the telephone exchange

Every metre of cable, every join, every damaged peice of insulation, every signal induced on your cable pair by something beside it will ensure that the 56k connection is just an theatretical max.

40 is a fairly respectible speed for dial up.. enjoy it while you got it!

.Clueless
Clueless (181)
113175 2003-01-14 06:26:00 Thanks anyway im back to my regular 49,000bps i just grabbed some new drivers and i forgot i haddent changed my country select after a recent fromat thanks anyway! unknown (2981)
113176 2003-01-14 06:29:00 49!!!!!!

cor blimey... thats excellant

.Clueless
Clueless (181)
113177 2003-01-14 06:31:00 Yeah it was my usual and it stays usually so i can keep connected for bout 7 days is my record! unknown (2981)
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