Greetings Sean--
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From: Sean Celestine <[log in to unmask]>



>Hello, everyone.  I have a couple of problems (actually three:-)
that I
>would like to address and hope that you all can help me.  I have
an Aptiva
>266MHz, 64MB, Win95b, Cardinal 56K X2, V.90 modem, Lucent 56K
Kflex, V.90.

>Third...finally:  I installed the winsock2 update and updated to
Dun 1.3,
>specifically for the improved multilink capabilities.  Well, I
get great
>connect speeds when both modem are bonded, 96-100K, and
sometimes I get
>great download speeds, 40-75K (as determined by both Netmeter
and NetMedic).
>But, most times my downloads are so erratic that I suspend the
second modem,
>and continue my download with just one.  Is there something that
I need to
>tweak or am I missing some component for the multilink to work?
Is anyone
>else using Dun 1.3 with two 56K modems and having any better
luck?
>
I don't know if this will help, but you might need to explore
this possibility. You mentioned you had 2 V.90 modems; one an X2
and one a Kflex. I have read (in various publications) that the
"former" modem standard/status does have an effect on V.90
performance, and that before buying X2 or Kflex-based V.90
modems, it is wise to find out what "version" of 56K modems are
in use by the ISP of your choice. Apparently, if your ISP is X2
(V.90) and you connect with a Kflex (V.90), the best you can
expect is 28.8K or 33.6K. If this is the case with 'bound' modems
making the connection, it could be a cause for erratic
performance.

HTH,

Regards,

Paul A. Shippert        Library/Media Specialist
"There is no dark side of the moon really . . .
  matter of fact, it's all dark."  Pink Floyd
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