Internet Access Slow ? 56Kbps MODEM SPEED PROBLEMS ? Please read on..
Most of "Internet Access slow" problems relate to your ISP or the web site you are trying to access. Please note in many cases your HIGRADE DREAM PC will be working fine and the problem may lie with your internet connection. We have listed here some basic checks : 1. The "Server speed " (i.e internet link to that server) of the www.any-server-name.com that you are accessing could be slow or That particular web site might be handling too many users or may be running slow at that moment. 2. The "Download speed" set by the opposite server/site where you are connecting to may be limited by the site manager to 2-4Kbps to allow more customers to download from the site simultaneously. So even though your modem speed is 56Kbps you can generally download files only at 2KBps-4Kbps speed (**subject to your Internet Service provider) Since the internet is a shared resource, peak timings show slower speeds. You can try to use the services of a particular web site service at off-peak hours, i.e 10pm or later to make sure that your hardware & modem is working fine. 3. Internet connectivity requires good quality telephone Lines and wiring connections for faster speeds: If there is something wrong with your phone line? - The modem may not handshake (connect) reliably, or may be slow, or may drop out (loose connection) often. - Try plugging a handset phone into the modem connection and dialing the modem line. You should hear a squeal (like a fax) over the phone, if number is correct (or the busy tone). If you hear plenty of static or interference, then this can stop your modem from connecting properly to the ISP. If so, remove any phone extensions or extra phones/faxes on the same line, as they can draw current away from the modem resulting in a poor signal. Other interference can be caused by storms, solar flares, or faulty wiring. If connection or drop out problems persist, lower the speed of your modem (try 33600,14400 or 9600 bps). 4. Lowering connect speed with 56Kbps or K56flex/V.90 modems to improve connection. Many 56K modem owners have found that they can reduce disconnects by setting a limit on the initial connect speed. The commands for controlling maximum connect speed are different for Rockw ell (connexant)-based and Lucent-based 56K modems