From: "niter3"
MF> Yeah the X2 was crap. i had an old USR 16,800 modem that i got through the
MF> USR sysop program back in the day, i then upgraded it with a new
MF> daughterboard to 28.8k, then flashed it for the X2, but it never connected
MF> above 28,800, it also got pretty flaky.. i ended up just tossing it and
MF> baught a Zoom External K56 Flex, best dam modem i ever had, but that is
MF> where most other systems i conencted too were still 28,800, but i could
MF> connect to my isp for ineernet at 32,000 to 34,000 was suually the most
MF> stable due to line noise... was just unsure why other bbses with 56k flex
MF> modem didn't go higher then 28,800 .. still have that puppy around here
MF> somewhere.. :)
MF>
I had the same modem but an internal one. My connections were always
something along the lines of a 42 something connection to the Internet. :s
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