If the phone line used is not crystal clear, initial connection is not easily obtained or held. The Telstra equipment the phone line travels through to get to Globec's modem bank will affect the maximum attainable speed. A fast, good quality computer for the operating system used has been required. If the hardware is underperforming, it is impossible for the modem to perform to it's maximum capabilities. Most PC Communication ports don't run well at high speeds - because up until recently most modems were 28.8kbps or lower, the hardware was never under the kind of strain it is now placed under with data being pounded down the line.
Some modems attempt to connect at faster speeds than they can handle - causing frequent disconnects.
The following Initialisation Strings are suitable for most 56kbps modems. If you use strings 2 or 3, the number in RED is a recommended starting point. If your connection is stable on this setting, increase it by 2000, if it's not stable, decrease by 2000. When your connection is stable, you will have found the level at which your equipment, in conjunction with the phone network, can operate at. All rights reserved.