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- From: John White <jwhite@fishnet.net>
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: verdict on USR 33.6 upgrade chip?
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 05:14:50 -0800
- Organization: Leonardo Internet
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- Jim Thomsen wrote:
- >
- > Sorry all, I think my first reply went to someones direct e-mail
- > account.
- >
- > All,
- >
- > V.34+ offers a distictive advantage over plain V.34. It uses lower
- > symbol rates to make the connection. Lower symbol rates use less phone
- > bandwidth. Thus, if your phone line supports the 3000 symbol rate,
- > which will produce a 26,400 connection in V.34, you will connect at
- > 28,800 with V.34+. On the average V.34+ offers a 2400 - 4800 bps
- > speed advantage.
- >
- > Keep in mind you need to connect to a V.34+ USR product and the phone
- > lines need to support at least the 3200 symbol rate to achieve a
- > connection over 28,800.
- >
- > ( FYI - In many cases faulty premise wiring or too many telephonic
- > devices plugged into the line hamper high speed connections. )
- >
- > Additions or questions are welcomed. I'll try and monitor this thread.
- > I am trying to post some more technicals specifications for you
- > guys/gals to review.
- >
- > One more note.......
- >
- > We are bit behind in some of our On-line services but are rapidly
- > getting back up to speed. We have added some additional staff members
- > to better support our growing clientele. Please hang up in there if
- > you are waiting for a response.
- >
- > Regards,
- >
- > Jim Thomsen
- > U.S Robotics On-line Support
- >
- > Jim, A lot of us are seeing that our connect speeds to non-V34+
- modems have actually gone DOWN with the latest ROMs about 2400 on
- average. Seems a few new bugs have been introduced in the V34
- implementation.
-