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when NOT to use over-sampling
Posted on April 5th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Hello I know that i use the over sampling when the computer is ASY and the modem is SYN (I set the modem to work 4 times faster "and that will do the trick"). My question is when i can NOT use the...

modem connects, but doesn't receive data
Posted on April 5th, 2006 | 3 Comments

Ok, I just bought a new ethernet card for my computer (which run Win98), and I installed it. It runs fine, but now when I connect t the internet, it will connect, but won't send or receive data. So...

FAQ: Maximizing cable modem or DSL speed
Posted on April 4th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Q: How do I get the maximum possible DSL or cable modem speed? Should I use one of those tweaking programs? A: See the Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide at <http://Cable-DSL.home.att.net/>.

FYI: Navas 28800-56K Modem FAQ
Posted on April 4th, 2006 | 0 Comments

There is no official FAQ for comp.dcom.modems, but you can find answers to your modem questions on the Web at <http://ModemFAQ.home.att.net/>.

Buying cable modem instead of renting (in the US)
Posted on April 4th, 2006 | 16 Comments

Hi, I live in California and I am currently renting a cable modem to connect to the internet. Is it possible to buy one instead of renting? My main concern is compatibility between providers. I am...

adsl modem speed up software?
Posted on March 31st, 2006 | 0 Comments

is there any software that unlocks a modem to do any speed it wants (providing the phone lines has no limitation) IE the speed it was set at was 1MB but the phone wire is capable of 2MB for example....

DNS List Please
Posted on March 31st, 2006 | 0 Comments

X-No-Archive: Yes Where can I find a list of publicaly avaialable DNS servers? The DNS at Comcast is going on the fritz at times. I can get through if I use an open HTTP proxy, but I cannot connect...

Start Internet Explorer while booting, lose connection
Posted on March 30th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I have a cable modem and a wired/wireless router, with one computer connected to the router by wire and one computer connected by wireless. Both are running Windows XP Home. Lately, I've been losing...

No audio. Error messages at http://bnntv.org Legal Line: All about the Law. Immigration Law.
Posted on March 30th, 2006 | 1 Comments

a. How do you get the audio!?... for Legal Line: All about the Law. Immigration Law. The audio didn't work !... from this cable internet hookup on the iMac OS X 10.3.9 The video did...

Modem-to-Modem connection
Posted on March 29th, 2006 | 11 Comments

I am trying to figure out how to establish a connection from Computer A - Computer B via modem with a Dialer or hyprterm or something. Establish the connection and then pass that connection off to...

SIIG Cyber 2S1P Com Problem with US Robotics modem
Posted on March 28th, 2006 | 0 Comments

I have an old US Robotics 56K external Faxmodem and the SIIG PCI card above. When I attach the modem to com3, all is well. If I attach it to com4 (cabled off the board to another slot with a only a...

USR2976 modem w/ slow connects
Posted on March 27th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I have a USR 2976 and it always connects at 29.9 Kbps. it is not my phone line since another 56k modem usually connects at 49.9 Kbps consistantly. btw, i am running Win XP so that may be a problem.

modem won't pick up when dialled from an international number
Posted on March 27th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I have a 56k USR modem, it answers anothe rmodem when I call it using the local number ie 0207 etc but not when I use the international format ie 0044 207 etc. Why oh why lol ? thanks :)

Need some extra cash?
Posted on March 27th, 2006 | 0 Comments

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USR2976 modem w/ slow connects
Posted on March 26th, 2006 | 0 Comments

I have a USR 2976 and it always connects at 29.9 Kbps. it is not my phone line since another 56k modem usually connects at 49.9 Kbps consistantly. btw, i am running Win XP so that may be a problem.

CableVision Optimum On Line
Posted on March 24th, 2006 | 8 Comments

Hi, I have cableVision and optimum online internet access. I have been using the service for 1 year now and have experienced few problems. However recently my intenet service broke. I called...

Please help troubleshoot my slow upload speeds!
Posted on March 23rd, 2006 | 0 Comments

Guys, for the past 3 days i've had terrible upload speeds of only around 2 - 4kbs/sec! As a matter of fact, it's so slow that my server disconnects kicks me out everytime I try to upload...

Register voice & talk on non-voice winmodem ?
Posted on March 23rd, 2006 | 0 Comments

Dear all, I got a ugly winmodem Connexant D110 MDC embeded in my laptop, this modem is clealy written as non-voice enable in the doc. But, as I understood winmodem are mostly "software" made off,...

Courier v.everything won't stay connected
Posted on March 21st, 2006 | 1 Comments

I have acquired a 3com 3cp3453 to replace another failed (lightning) Courier V.Everything. Whereas the other would very quickly acquire and never drop a connection with my ISP (Earthlink) this one...

HOW DO I FIND WHAT IS THE MODEL NO OF MY MODEM CARD
Posted on March 21st, 2006 | 6 Comments

I have a VINTRON motherboard.... and my vendor has put a add-on modem card.... when i formatted my system my modem drivers got deleted........ I tried to find those in my motherboard CD... no use.......