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| DATE | Sep 13, 1998 |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Modem speed setting
No Wonder User - Sep 13, 1998 - 11:54 am
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Problem: Other
Computer Type: Apple
Model: PowerMac 4400/200
RAM: 32meg
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: MacOS 8
Description:
I recently connected my computer to a local internet server. The internal modem in my PowerMac 4400/200 is a 33600 bps. Howerver, I can only connect at 28800 bps.
I selected GeoPort/Express Modem in my Control Panel, then I try to find a way to select the speed of my modem but could not find a way to do that via my preference setting.
My question is, can I select a faster speed for my modem, or is it preset by my modem selection.
I want to know if the problem is located in computer setting before calling my local server and asking them why I cannot connect faster than 28800 bps.
Thank for your help.
P.S. Love your magazine.
Send Attachments? Yes
Problem: Other
Computer Type: Apple
Model: PowerMac 4400/200
RAM: 32meg
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: MacOS 8
Description:
I recently connected my computer to a local internet server. The internal modem in my PowerMac 4400/200 is a 33600 bps. Howerver, I can only connect at 28800 bps.
I selected GeoPort/Express Modem in my Control Panel, then I try to find a way to select the speed of my modem but could not find a way to do that via my preference setting.
My question is, can I select a faster speed for my modem, or is it preset by my modem selection.
I want to know if the problem is located in computer setting before calling my local server and asking them why I cannot connect faster than 28800 bps.
Thank for your help.
P.S. Love your magazine.
Send Attachments? Yes
No Wonder Tech - Sep 13, 1998 - 12:25 pm
Welcome to NoWonder Tech Support! I'm Dave Merten from Focus on Mac Support and the iMac Support Center. :-)
Your modem will try and connect at the fastest speeds but do to certain conditions, like phone lines, it sometimes will run at a lower speed. If the modem didnt adjust itself to a lower speed it would probably disconnect on you. I have the same problem and found out it was my phone line. I plan on going to ISDN digital soon. You might look into it in your area. Its a little more expensive but your connection will fly. :-)
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Dave Merten
• Focus on Mac Support: http://macsupport.miningco.com
• iMac Support Center - http://macsupport.miningco.com/blcenter.htm
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• Member of Association of Mac Trainers
• Staff Member at NoWonder.com
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Your modem will try and connect at the fastest speeds but do to certain conditions, like phone lines, it sometimes will run at a lower speed. If the modem didnt adjust itself to a lower speed it would probably disconnect on you. I have the same problem and found out it was my phone line. I plan on going to ISDN digital soon. You might look into it in your area. Its a little more expensive but your connection will fly. :-)
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Dave Merten
• Focus on Mac Support: http://macsupport.miningco.com
• iMac Support Center - http://macsupport.miningco.com/blcenter.htm
• Mac Help by Bmer: http://Bmer.com/mac.html
• Mac Support Guide @ Focus on Mac Support
• Member of Association of Mac Trainers
• Staff Member at NoWonder.com
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