Bill,

There are other factors to also consider before upgrading to a 56K
modem.  Some of which may account for the problems you experience.

Is the modem on the other end (where you are calling to) also a 56K
modem **AND** is it the same type?  The USR X2 and the Rockwell
KFLEX technologies are NOT compatible at 56K.

The two technologies can talk to each other but only at lower speeds.

I think your friend might do better to spend an extra $30-50 and
get a KFLEX modem.  Any KFLEX modem can talk to any other KFLEX modem
at 56K.  BUT a USR-X2 will only talk to another USR-X2 at 56K.

The real deciding factor is:  If your friend *only* calls his ISP, then
get whichever brand the ISP is using.  If your friend dials in to many
different systems, then get the KFLEX for more versatility.

Jim Meagher
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of William Hornkohl
>
> I have a friend with a software upgradable zoom modem. (33.6 to
> 56k)he wants
> to pay the $60 to upgrade but I told him I bought a 56k modem and
> my connect
> speeds almost never get past 33.6.