If you know the brand and model of your modem, you should consult your modem's manual or the manufacturer' web site. A good starting point for any inquiry about the K56flex technology is the K56flex home page . Current news, FAQs, and fixes are available there. Line noise, compatibility, and legal restrictions keep your connect speed down below the 56k mark, regardless of what your modem manufacturer claims. It has been our experience that K56Flex modems are extremely sensitive to line noise.
Most consumers report more frequent disconnecting, and an insignificant increase in download speeds.
This is something the modem industry hopes to clear up with programming and firmware upgrades from the modem manufacturers. This is still a budding technology, and it will be a while before all the kinks are ironed out. Windows95 may not be reporting the true connect speed that you've achieved with your modem. It has come to our attention that older Windows drivers don't have the ability to report the connection speeds above 33.6. Do not just let Windows detect your modem.