Modem; Identifying Your 56K Modem; Using The 56K Itu V.90 Standard Modem - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5000 User Manual

56K Modem
Your Internet PC is
equipped with a 56K
data/fax modem.
Optionally, you may have a
DSL modem (available on
select models).
See also ...
Select models may be
equipped with a Home
Phoneline networking card.
For more information on
home networking, refer to the
"Connecting Computers"
chapter in this guide.
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56K Modem

Identifying Your 56K Modem

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button. The Start
menu is displayed.
2. Point to Settings and then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window is displayed.
3. Double-click the Modems
modem is displayed on the Modems Properties window.

Using the 56K ITU V.90 Standard Modem

The ITU V.90 Standard defines modem data transmission at
56 Kbps speeds. The download rate is faster than the upload
rate. The theoretical maximum download speed is 56 Kbps, and
the maximum upload speed is up to 33.6 Kbps. Although your
modem is capable of download speeds of up to 56 Kbps,
maximum achievable download transmission rates may not
reach 56 Kbps, and the rate will vary depending on telephone
line conditions.
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