Re: 56K Testing

David Payer ( (no email) )
Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:59:31 -0500

> >
> > We recently upgraded a MAX 4004 to the 56k technology. I am testing the

> > connect speed. We have incoming T1 PRIs to the MAX. The line I am
testing
>
> > on is very reliable. I used to connect at 33.6 for 33.6 modem. I am now
using
> > the Hayes Accura 56k modem(External) to connect to the MAX. This is
what
> I got: Win95 shows connection speed at 40Kbps. The show users command on
> the Max reveales 31.2 Kbps for my connection?? I know that the speed
should
> be 33.6 upstream and 53 downstream. Are these reading are normal?? I am
> > not feeling a real difference from the 33.6 modem.
> >
> > Your attention is highly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Alex
>

We use USR X2 modems. The "feeling" is very different. People log on at the
download speed (50-53K) and they do notice the difference.

Does the K56Flex modem give the average of up/down speeds?

David P