John Williams wrote:
>Hey folks...
>
>running a dual boot win98/ linux mandrake 7.0 system here and just trying
to learn the new and much more stable os :)
>
>
>I installed a 33.6 generic isa pnp modem to connect to the net with linux,
it works GREAT, however I am getting c
>onnection speeds of 57.6 reported by kPPP...is this unusual? I didnt config
the modem or anything...except for
>configing >the tcp/ip settings
>
>thanks...hopefully soon I will understand more of your questions and
responses.
The connection speed that kPPP is reporting is most likely your system to
modem speed and not the modem to modem speed. These speeds can vary widely,
most systems use a system to modem speed of 115k when used with a 56k modem.
Ray Knight
">audilvr@speakeasy.org
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