I have a older (non-MMX)PCI 56k modem, and it wants to connect at 33k
rather than 56k 7-8 times out of 10. All other 56k modems in same unit
and conditions always connect at 56k. What can be done to force the
modem to connect at 56k? If I mark the checkbox on the properties
sheet that says "only connect at this speed" it makes no difference.
Is there a AT command that may work? Is there a particular IRQ range
that would have any effect (it is useing irq-12).There are times when
I get a "error 650" and this dialog: ("The computer you're dialing in
to does not respond to a network request. Check your server type
setting in the properties of the connection. If this problem persists,
check with your network administrator."). Thanks in advance,
elmojohnson-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by sublime1-ga on 26 Oct 2003 10:50 PST

elmojohnson...

What is the brand and model number of your modem?
Have you gone to the manufacturer's site and checked for
modem BIOS and driver upgrades? See this page on axcel216's
Max Speeed website for more:
http://users.aol.com/axcel216/56k.htm

sublime1-ga

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Clarification of Question by elmojohnson-ga on 27 Oct 2003 18:49 PST

Thanks, it turned out to be a bios problem.

Hi elmojohnson,

Here's a neat site for measuring your speed:

http://www.numion.com/YourSpeed/

Also, it's possible your modem is on the way out - you can nurse it
along for awhile, but it will keep getting slower and harder to make a
connection until one day it will be finished.

hummer

Thanks for the input. It turned out to be a bios problem.