Should I upgrade my modem

[Fenix182]

Hello,
Does anyone know if a 56k hardware modem is better than a 56k Winmodem on a 450 PIII? If so please tell me which internal modems are ideal.
Thanks.

 

[Klosters]

I think there variables that make this question difficult to answer. My neighbor used to max out at ~47k connection speed with his brand x Winmodem. I get "53"k with a decent external 56k. Some folks report no decrease in connection speed(compared to hardware modems) with Winmodems.

 

[frostgiant]

I wouldn't unless you'll be running Linux or BeOS. Upgrading some other component would probably be more useful.

 

[Bglad]

This is not a download speed issue but a system resource issue. Don't bother, a winmodem doesn't really use that much resources and your computer is plenty fast to handle it easily. A hardware modem will not necessarily increase your connect or download speeds.

 

[Fenix182]

yeah but the thing is that im not getting speeds above 14.4 and i live really close to my ISP.

 

[SufferinSuccotash]

That's probably something with your phonelines, or it could be a setting on the modem. If you're maxing out at 14.4, give tech support a call (not the ISP). If it is a phone line issue, you are probably SOL. Around here, the phone compnay guarantees data connections up to 14.4, but that's it.