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| 32049 | 2002-01-20 20:59:00 | Dear Sir, Madam, I have recently changed our internet service provider from Xtra to Actrix and have noticed a drop in connection speed from 48K to 33.6K. Actrix tells me that this is due to their server not recognising my older modem as a 56K modem and I need to find an appropriate string to put in the 'extra settings' box of the modem's properties advanced connection settings tab. I have tried the recommended string below but am still experiencing the slower connection speed. The modem came already installed in the Hewlett Packard 8120 computer I bought in late 1997. Multitech Systems MT5634ZPW Extra setting AT&F&C1&D2%C0%E2\N3-C0S20=15 address: www.terrigal.net.au Can you advise me on a different string to use or what I am doing wrong? Thankyou! Martin van Beyere 7 Kowhai dr. Darfield 8172 ph 03 3188395 vanbeyere@actrix.co.nz |
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| 32050 | 2002-01-20 22:46:00 | first time i've heard of putting in a string to solve an isp's problem. i would suggest getting a better isp. btw also your full name address telephone number and email addy is not required unless you really want lots of spam, door knockers etc ;-) |
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| 32051 | 2002-01-20 22:54:00 | I wouldn't call that an 'older modem'... if they can't handle your modem, then I'd suggest changing ISPs again and get a refund for whatever you've paid them. | Guest (0) | ||
| 32052 | 2002-01-20 23:13:00 | I cannot help you with strings though I see from your address that you are rural, this might not help matters. I would almost suggest as Mike and tweak have said, try a different ISP. A good local ISP would be Chch based iNet, call 03.3774103, $20 a month on dialup, unlimited. Leave out your personal details, while most of us here are friendly, someone who is not might take advantage of that info. |
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| 32053 | 2002-01-21 02:22:00 | ...with ACTRIX, try using each of the following connection numbers to see if your 'connection' speed improves: * 08730 - 2287 * 08672 - 2874 * 370 - 2626 Would be interested to hear your feedback. Cheers!!! e_ * P.S. Apart from the drop in 'connection' speed (as shown on your Modem indicator) do you perceive or sense that your Web surfing and downloading is actually slower? |
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| 32054 | 2002-01-21 12:11:00 | Since its an old one, it may be trying to use the now dead K56flex standard rather than V90 to connect. Adding +MS=V90 to extra settings will turn on v90 if you modem supports it. |
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