The explanation can be found at:

         http://www.56k.com/reports/ltfaq.shtml

Basically:

         S38=0 disables K56flex
         S38=1 enables K56flex

         -V.90=0 disables V.90
         -V.90=1 enables V.90

At 05:15 AM 9/14/2002, you wrote:
>I've used the AT&T Global Dialer for years with no problem. This week I've
>been having a problem making a connection getting DNS name server errors,
>not connecting at all or connecting but sending/receiving very little data
>and then getting disconnected. Upon calling for support they had me add a
>string in the advance setting on the modem under Win95B. The string they had
>me enter is: S38=0 -V90=0. Somehow that seemed to work as I can again make a
>connection but only at very low speeds. i.e. 24.4 VS 44.8 that I previously
>was getting. My question is what does the string that I entered do? Did it
>reduce my connection speed? Curious and looking for a way to get back to the
>higher connection.

Mark C. Barron

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