RE: [expert] modem 56k for dial in

[Ty C. Mixon]

Also, US FCC restricts speeds (53k, I think) on telephone lines.  So until that changes you’ll NEVER get 56k out of a phone modem.    Sigh . . . .   Ty C. Mixon ICQ: 26147713 [EMAIL PROTECTED]   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Duncan Hall Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 8:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [expert] modem 56k for dial in   Thanks, Thought it was worth a try. Maybe I'll get some homming pigeons. Dunc Arthur wrote: On Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:00:07 +0000, Duncan Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I also have a 56k modem connected to my Mandrake 6.0 desktop. I am able >to dial in from home also using 56k modem but was wondering how to get >56k speed out of it. NO CAN DO. >I am under the impression that 56k modems only transmit at 33.6 and >recieve at 56k. If this is the case is it possible to turn it around so >that the modem I am dialing in to at the office transmits at 56k and >recieves at 33.6?  Is this what ISPs do or are the modems significantly >different? ISP's terminate a telco CT1 (channelized T1) or ISDN PRI directly into a Portmaster, Ascend, or other terminal server with integrated digital modems.  That is the *only* way to get 56k, and even then it's only in one direction. You cannot do what you are trying to do with two 56k standalone modems dialing each other.  No way.  They will act like 33.6 modems, at best. But don't feel stupid.  This is a common misconception. --  //---------------------------------------------------------------- Duncan Hall SysAdmin/WebMaster Viator Systems [ http://www.viator.com ] ... e-commerce systems for the travel industry tel: +61 2 9361 6137 fax: +61 2 9360 9885 -----------------------------------------------------------------//