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Why would I want a V.92 modem and service?
The majority of people today only have access to analog phone lines; moreover, broadband technology is still not available in most areas. As a result, dial-up modems will remain the primary ......
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Why can?t I ever connect at 56K even though I have a 56K modem?
The FCC regulates that the analog throughput of all 56K modems be limited to a maximum of 53.333kbps. As a result, you will never be able to achieve a connection speed ......
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Why are V.92 modems faster than V.90 modems?
V.92 modems reduce the negotiation time between your ISP and your modem by up to 50% so you can dial-in faster. The most significant feature that makes the V.92 modem faster ......
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What is V.92?
V.92 is the latest dial-up modem specification from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The V.92 protocol introduces three new features that add ease of use and increased performance for V.92 dial-up ......
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What is V.44?
V.44 is a compression technology that is replacing the current V.42 compression technology. The newer V.44 technology offers a higher compression ratio than V.42. As a result, more data can be ......
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What is quick connect?
Quick connect shortens the negotiation time (the awful noise you hear) between your modem and your ISP. On average, it takes somewhere between 25 to 28 seconds to complete the connection ......
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What is PCM Upstream?
PCM Upstream boosts the upstream data rates between your modem and your ISP to reduce upload times for large files and email attachments....
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What is Modem-on-Hold (MOH)?
The majority of households share one phone line for both voice calls and internet usage; as a result, while one is surfing the web any incoming voice calls will not get ......
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What is an IP address?
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is an assigned number that distinguishes your computer from other computers on the Internet. Every time you connect to the internet, you are assigned an ......
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What is a modem?
The term modem was derived from the words modulator and demodulator. Standard telephone lines were originally designed to carry analog signals such as sound waves. These analog signals are of no ......
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