MODEM CONNECTS AT 38kb/s!!

[Buzioid]

I don't know what happened, but lately my 56K v.92 modem connects to the internet at 38.2 kbps and 40.0 and slow speeds like that, I can't play games online anymore because of all the lag spikes.

Does anyone know what could have happened?

I have done the following:
1. Reinstalled Modem Drivers
2. Created a new Dial Up Connection
3. Re-Installed Windows
4. Placed the modem in a different PCI slot

[teengeek88]

check the wire between the modem and the computer

[Buzioid]

Wire is fine

I FORGOT TO MENTION

I hooked up the phone line from the out jack on the modem to my laptop and the laptop connects at 52kbps and downloads at normal speed.

[teengeek88]

can you try another modem in the computer?

[Buzioid]

no, i dont have any others.

[StealthyV]

sometimes it's the connection to the isp which is the problem...and a 56k modem isn't going to connect at 56k...has to do with the resistance built-in to the copper telephone line network, which is in some cases, over 100 years old.
~Branson

*edit: which is also why you can't run a normal power extension cord for longer than 200' without experiencing power loss...the electric current slows down due to resistance within the line itself. power lines that service your dwelling are of much higher voltage than needed...the use of transformers step-down the voltage to what's needed for your particular location. so, what I'm getting at is: when you connect to the internet via your ISP, you will not connect at the fastest speed possible (as your hardware manufacturer would lead you to believe). you will connect to a speed close to that, and that is fine for most people. my 56k modem normally connects at 38.8k and honestly, it's slow anyway! (I'm on a T1 here at school and anything else is just too darn slow!)
anyway, I hope this edit (which is now meatier than my original post) helped you out.
~Branson
and good luck with your connection!

[Buzioid]

i know its not gonna connect that fast, but how does that help me? It used to connect jsut like my laptop did, and now my cdrw stopped working, its dead! Everything is going wrong

[wju425]

Don't forget it can be the modem itself that went bad. I had a new 56k .v92 modem (Broadxent) that hooked up at 52k constantly. Wow, works great but after a couple of months I can't get past 38k no matter what. I put my old .v90 modem (Zoltrix) back and got my usual 48k. It's the modem alright. Now I'm leery about buying another .v92 modem.

\o/ Billy

[whitebeard21]

things that affect dialup speed noise as in outside interference. a cord over 6' long connecting the pc to the wall is trouble a bad splitter causes problems. two pcs on the same line will slow down throughput.
does the speed go back up if you disconnect the laptop from the wall? Are you plugged into the same outlet you were getting your best speed with?did you staple the cables to the baseboard? is the cable pinched? is it coiled up in a neat coil (thats a no no, figure 8 only )

check all of these and post back.

[Starfury_2260]

thats not a very slow speed. try playing multiplayer with 26.4k/s

if you're looking for a new modem i'd recommend the conextant one at compgeeks. i got it and it dialups up much faster then my old modem.