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- From: dgriff@infomatch.com (David Griffiths)
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: Rumors in Sportster 33.6k
- Date: 2 Mar 1996 10:26:00 GMT
- Organization: Infomatch Communications
- Message-ID: <4h97np$6rm@berlin.infomatch.com>
- References: <313761AC.24BD@cpccux0.cityu.edu.hk>
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- Jason <95079461@cpccux0.cityu.edu.hk> writes:
-
- >I am new to modem configurations and I have the following qs to ask!
- >Recently there are rumors surrounding USR Sportster 33.6k External modem
- >Can Anyone of u tell me which is true and which is false?
-
- >1)Max load of present phone lines are 28.8k so Sportster 33.6 is
- > useless!
-
- True or False, it depends on the phone lines/company in your area.
-
- >2)Can't connect at baud rate 28.8 or higher with Sportster 33.6 modem.
-
- False
-
- >3)Functions incompatible with Win95.
-
- False
-
- >4)Easy disconnection
-
- Depends on the circumstances. Normally false
-
- >5)Bugs with certain file type transfer and firmware....
-
- Some modems with older ROMs had problems where the modem would
- continually step down and you'd lose your speed. A free ROM patch was
- released to fix the problem. All current models should be OK.
-
- >btw, does Sportster 33.6 possess a Flash Rom?
-
- No.
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