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dusthazard
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Posted - 4/7/2001 10:28:48 PM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message
I need help please. This modem connects commonly around 45333 plus or minus a little bit. BUT, after some while after operations, my whole system "sticks" some. I mean, for example, I use my internet with the modem and after a while, the mouse moves, but you can't click on anything like links or something. And then, the system will go into operation again for like a few seconds and then hang for like 5 seconds. What is my problem? When I stop using the modem during a session, the system reverts back to its normal operation/speed, whatever. This is confusing. Thank you very much for your time. Have a nice day!
v.Richard
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Posted - 4/8/2001 10:36:07 AM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message  v.Richards Homepage
Check modem diagnostics after connection; are there retrains? What is intial/final rate?
Limiting connect speed may prevent retrains and reduce errors
www.808news.com/56k/diag3com.htm
www.808news.com/56k/x2-linklimit.htm

Do you have LAN card installed? This can interfere with dial-up connection if not set up properly - even if you are not connected to a network.

Aloha,
Richard

dusthazard
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Posted - 4/8/2001 3:59:50 PM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message
There are no retrains or errors. Well, errors that should be significant I think. I don't have a LAN card. I have the latest driver from USR. I expect this to be some kind of drivers problem. Altrough, I don't know why there would be a driver problem since the modem has been around for quite a while, right?
SARGE
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Posted - 4/8/2001 4:35:42 PM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message  SARGEs Homepage
And the browser is...
dusthazard
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Posted - 4/8/2001 5:53:33 PM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message
This occurs with both IE 5.0 and 5.5. The slowdown occurs only when there is data flow, it seems. I don't really suspect my browser.
v.Richard
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Posted - 4/10/2001 8:45:24 AM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message  v.Richards Homepage
Do you have a scanner; USB devices?
Try another PCI slot for modem or create add'l h/w profile and disable everything you can other than modem is that profile & use it to boot to see if the problem goes away; then, re-enable devices 1 by 1 to see where conflict occurs.

Aloha,
Richard

SARGE
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Posted - 4/10/2001 2:23:37 PM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message  SARGEs Homepage
Is there anything else running in background, i.e., virus scanner? You can hit ctrl alt del and "end task" on everything but Explorer and RNAAPP and see if it improves.
dusthazard
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Posted - 4/10/2001 5:59:52 PM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message
I have no printer, USB devices or scanners. I keep nothing running in the background because I like total pure speed. =) The problem occurs in two of my PCI ports so far. Disabling my devices seems to be a long, exhausting process. Windows indicates that there are no conflicts. This is a fresh install of Windows 98 SE using a OEM disk files. (This is a HP computer. If you have one, you know how Win98SE cab files are included right on the hard drive. I had to burn them to a separete CD to do a fresh install.)

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