Modem Speed

I have a Cnet 56k modem that always shows 115.2bps when I am connected to the net. It used to show as 52.000bps when I was using Windows 98 SE. I have heard that there is a way to make it show the true connect speed, but I can't find the article on the net that I read it in before. I am using Windows 2000 Prof and have a 566 Celeron @ 850 1 gig of ram and 20 gig h/d Any help would be appreciated.

115,200 is the computer to port speed (very common among older computers) what has changed about your computer to make the figure change? new hardware?

Hi,try going to control panel/modem/properties/connection/advanced and in the 'extra settings' box type W2.This works for most modems to tell the modem to show connection speed,as opposed to port speed.
Hope this helps
Peter

Hi Dylan, The computer is one I built myself, an FIC FB11 m/b thats about 12 months old, haven't added anything new since I put it together. (except more ram) It always used to show 52.000bps but since I changed to Win 2000 it now stays at 115.2. I used to dual boot to both Win98 and Win 2000 but now have stayed with 2000 as its more stable. Thanks for the quick reponse.

Regards Fred

Thanks Peter, that did the trick, now sufing at the true speed 53.0 kbps. Also thanks to Dylan for his help. Quick replys are always appreciated.


Regards Fred

[nj2t]

Hey guys - I've got this same problem with a Rockwell 56K internal modem. It always shows connection at 115K The W2 trick doesn't work for me - any other thoughts from anyone?
Nick

[Rod ger]

It should work. It does on mine.

[Jim B]

Try mr=2

[nj2t]

Worked when I tried it a second time - in lower case, probably just some glitch though. Great advice!
N