Michael wrote: > 'ello gurus, > > I'm using an external 56k d-link modem. pppd asks wvdial to hook into > the internet when permitted traffic comes along. However, the > connection seems really slow, perhaps 0.7K, although I'm not sure how to > measure that on the linux box itself (which is a network gateway). > > Am I missing something obvious? Perhaps a modem AT command in wvdial, > any suggestions where to look? How do I check the connection speed > (non-GUI redhat).
Are you on the end of a very long local line deep in the rural hinterland?
