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- From: doswald@xmission.com (David Oswald)
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: Please share your wisdom - V.42 vs. V.34
- Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 08:04:58 GMT
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- sdoire@ix.netcom.com(Steven Charles Doire) wrote:
-
- >I currently own a generic 14.4 modem and am thinking about upgrading to
- >a 28.8. Some questions:
-
- >1) What is V.42 and V.34. I know they relate to data compression and
- >error correction, but which is better?
-
- This excerpt was snatched from "The Modem Dictionary" (avaliable at
- http://www.xmission.com/~doswald/mddic.html):
- ---------------------
- V.17 - The CCITT standard for fax transmission at 14,400bps.
-
- V.21 - The international standard, created by CCITT, that con-
- trols transmission at 300bps. [See also 103].
-
- V.22 - The international standard for transmission at 1200bps,
- created by CCITT. [See also 212A].
-
- V.22bis - The international standard, created by CCITT, that
- controls data transmission at 2400bps.
-
- V.23 - The CCITT protocol for transmission of 1200bps one way,
- 75bps the other way.
-
- V.24 - This, combined with V.28 is the CCITT standard equivalent
- to EIA's RS-232C standard. V.24/V.28 has 25 pins, just like the
- original RS-232C standard. [See also RS-232C].
-
- V.28 - Part of V.24. [See also V.24].
-
- V.29 - The CCITT standard for 9600bps half-duplex communications.
-
- V.32 - The international standard controlling transmission at
- 9600bps. It was created by CCITT. It has provisions for fall-
- back, if the line is too noisy.
-
- V.32bis - The international standard for 14,400 bps modems,
- created by CCITT.
-
- V.42 - A standard error control system created by CCITT that is
- in use on many 9600bps modems and some 2400bps modems. It in-
- cludes LAPM, as well as MNP 2-4. [See also error control, V.42
- compatible, V.42 compliant].
-
- V.42 compatible - This is a modem that follows all the V.42
- specifications, except for LAPM error control (instead it uses
- MNP). [See also V.42].
-
- V.42 compliant - This is a modem which follows all the V.42
- specifications, and uses LAPM error control if possible. Other-
- wise, it will go to MNP error control. [See also V.42].
-
- V.42bis - A CCITT standard for data compression. It can compress
- data with about a 3:1 compression ratio, although it can compress
- up to 4:1 given the right conditions. Any modem with V.42bis
- also has V.42 error control. [See also data compression].
-
- V.Fast - At this time, the proposed CCITT standard for communica-
- tions at up to 28,800bps. It will most likely be the new stand-
- ard for high-speed data communications. It probably will use
- adaptive line probing and symbol rates to determine the fastest
- acceptable speed, given the condition of the phone line. Most
- people will not be able to achieve 28.8Kbps rates originally,
- until phone line conditions improve.
-
- --------------------------
-
- _The Modem Dictionary_ is a bit outdated regarding the definition of
- V.Fast, and lacks any def. of V.34, so I'll try to add my own words
- here.....
-
- V.Fast (or V.FC) was developed by Rockwell as a 28.8kbps protocol.
- V.Fast was never adopted as a CCITT or ITU standard, but is avaliable
- in many of today's v.34 modems to keep backward compatibility.
- V.Fast *was* capable of 28.8kbps connections, however was not as
- flexible as what has become the adopted standard (v.34)
-
- V.34 - This standard has been accepted by CCITT and ITU in a finalized
- form. V.34 uses v.42bis, and adds a new modulation scheme that allows
- for 28.8kbps connections. V.34 also defines a number of "optional"
- features that many modems now support such as "split speed." v.34
- also has extensive fallback/forward on-the-fly techniques built in.
-
- So to answer your first question, V.34 is the best, but you're really
- not comparing apples and apples.
-
-
- >2) How much can I expect my internet performance improve? Is a 28.8
- >double the speed of a 14.4 or is it some multiple?
-
- It is both double the speed and some multiple... the multiple is 2.
- If you are able to successfully connect at 28.8 your thruput will
- (assuming low packet loss) be roughly double that of a 14.4, or 14.4
- multiplied by two. :)
-
- However, performance problems related to the server and not to your
- modem will not improve.
-
-
- >3) Which one to buy? Thinking about a Hayes Accura because they are
- >always on the software lists? I'd like to spemd $150 or less. Please
- >advise.
-
- Isn't Hayes still in the rears?
-
- I like my Supra28.8i (pre-plug n play / with flash rom) but it's more
- than you wanted to spend. I hear good things about the Cardinal
- around your price range.
-
- Dave
-
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