You would be correct. If you read the fine pritn on the modem box, it even
says this. ... US Robotics "While Download speeds of 56k are possible, FCC
limitations enforce a download limit of 53.3K" In Real Life, 90% of the
universe is too far from the local CO to get a real speed better than 33.6.
Add into that the limitations of Software controlled modems, and most people
would be impressed by a 56k Leased line connection, because it would "feel"
twice as fast as a dial-up. This accounts for much of ISDN's continued
popularity.
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From: "Mari Misato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "Mari Misato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Modem question
Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2000 04:01:24 GMT
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???
Thanks and regards.
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