OT - Speeding Up Dial-up on Win98

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* An ongoing debate between Jacaranda and All rages on ...

| J> I think the fact that I connect at 49 kbps is instructive. That's a
| J> good speed for me. But once I start browsing, it's more like 1 kbps
| J> or less. So maybe that means something is up with my computer, but I

I found that connecting at the highest possible speed (default for most
modems) was slowing things down more often than not (due to re-tries,
noise, re-trains, etc.), so I limit my connect speed and get MUCH better
thruput when browsing. YMMV

The advanced screen has the modem init string, just check your modem manual
for the proper command to add. If you have a US Robotics Courier or a modem
that uses a Rockwell chip I can help, just holler.

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[jacaranda]

I found that connecting at the highest possible speed (default for
most modems) was slowing things down more often than not (due to
re-tries, noise, re-trains, etc.), so I limit my connect speed and get
MUCH better thruput when browsing. YMMV

I've actually found just the opposite for me. Right now I get 49 kbps, but
when I get a 51kbps connection, it's faster than usual. And when I get a
30 kbps connection, it's slower than usual. But in all cases, it's slower
than usual right now.

The advanced screen has the modem init string, just check your modem
manual for the proper command to add. If you have a US Robotics
Courier or a modem that uses a Rockwell chip I can help, just holler.

Not sure which screen you're talking about, but under Modems, General
panel, there's a place to add the max connection. I have a number filled
in there, but "Only connect at this speed" is unchecked.