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macky29
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Philippines		Posted - 3/17/2005 12:03:54 AM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message
1. When the modem dials my current isp,
it emits a long dial sound, halts, and does another long dial sound, then shows up the "verifying...." message.
My previous ISPs dont show that odd behavior (1 short dial sound then verifies the username/password).
What does that "2 long dial sounds" mean or indicate.

2. I'm about to purchase a new modem. The only available options for me are a slew of external rockwell-based serial and usb modems(Dlink, Puresoft, Genius, Jetway) and a 3COM/USR 56k external v.92 USB modem.
I'm heavily into online gaming, so ping times really matter.
Which modem should I go to? Are there some intricacies between USB and serial modems?

Edited by - macky29 on 3/17/2005 12:05:57 AM

v.Richard
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USA		Posted - 3/18/2005 7:23:08 AM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message  v.Richards Homepage
With regard to first question - see
www.modemsite.com/56k/trouble3.asp
as I am not sure I understand your description of modem sounds and the above-referenced page has some explanation of handshakes/sounds.

With regard to 2nd question - without actually trying each modem on your particular line, you cannot know for sure which is better; however, if I had to make a 'blind' choice, I'd go for the USR. Actually, I prefer older (no-longer-manufactured) USR Sportster or Courier modems (like the 1786-series). Also see
www.modemsite.com/56k/buy.asp

Aloha! Richard.

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