Modem

 

Q:  I make a V.90 connection, but it's not as 56K .Why ?

A: FCC regulation prevents all devices attached to the telephone network from exceeding a certain power output. As a result, we had to scale back the output, which has a direct effect on the speed at which we can transfer data. Currently, we have the server modem limit set to 53333. This does not mean that people will not be able to hit the higher speeds, it just decreases the likelihood.

Also, there are many factors which can influence the connection rate and the speed at which you transfer data. Even though one end of the connection is pure digital, there are things that can hamper an V.90 connection, while not necessarily preventing it all together. Essentially, the characteristics of the phone line play an essential role in the speed of the connection.

 

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Q:  How do I know if V.90 is enabled in my modem?

A:   Open up a terminal software package, type ATI7 and press ENTER while in terminal mode. This command displays the modem's Configuration Profile screen. If V.90 is enabled, V.90 will be listed on the Options line.

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Last updated on 12/15/00