On Sat, 9 Sep 2000, Mari Misato wrote:
> Hi Group
>
> When you use a 56K modem to connect to internet,
> you never achieve 56K. For example, sometimes it
> shows that the bytes sent at 48000 bps, sometimes
> 45000 bps, everytime it's different. So, where has
> those "bandwidth" gone to?? (<--please correct if
> I'm wrong on this) So, can I conclude that a 56K
> modem is only theoretically 56K???
Marketing. It's gone to the same place as the extra miles on the MPG
estimates, the extra minutes of runtime on cellular batteries, etc.
During the lengthy "song of modems mating" heard when the call connects,
both ends test the ability of the analog line to handle various combinations
of level, phase, and frequency, and negotiate the highest speed at which
data can be passed at that particular time over that particular connection,
with a resonable and correctible error rate. During the process of the call,
the top speed may be renegotiated. And, anything over 33.6 only occurs if
one end is a digital (ISDN or T-1) connection, and only in the direction
from the digital side to the analog side.
Your mileage may vary. Batteries not included. This 56K modem was full
when packed. Contents may have settled during shipment.
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