Since your ISP is using the X2 flavor of 56k, I would NOT suggest switching 
o
a k56Flex version of 56k. If you want to get a *real* motorola chip based 56k
modem, you might be better off to get a USR for maximum compatibility with 
your
ISP.  Then again, 56k is a LOT more sensitive to phone line conditions and if
you don't have the *absolute* best lines, you're likely to have modem 
problems.
      John
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    Actually, my ISP is not using the X2 56K. They are 56K Flex, which is 
what 
I have. They said they use Motarolo modems. Do Motarolos only use X2? If so, 
then they don't know what they are talking about. Anyway. I sent the modem 
back for an exchange, but if the thing about the line condition is right, 
then 
they will find no problem, I'd imagine, when they test it, and I'm gona have 
to fork out another $12 in restocking fee if I want an exchange. I could just 
get the original back, but the thing that gets me about the line noise theory 
is this.
    I use a program called Kali to play multiplayer games over the Internet. 
I 
use the DOS version, which means I need a PPP dialer to connect to my ISP 
through DOS. I use the Klos PPP dialer. It has a feature that monitors your 
line connection between you, and your ISP, and gives you a send, & receive 
data rate to judge the connection clarity. Most people who have no problem 
using 56K modems tell me they get a send, & receive rate of 5700. Both these 
rates should be about the same.
    However, I get at my house, both rates equal out at 8100. I never receive 
loss packets between me, & my ISP, unless I connect at 46K. This tells me 
that 
I'm getting a good connection. Me & my ISP are on the same Telco switch, so 
they said that's why I get a good connection rate. So I'm gona go ahead, and 
pay an extra $12 for the exchange, but if it still does it, I guess I'll have 
to force it to connect at 44K, or even 42K, which is not worth it. It really 
won't be any better than my 33.6K.
... John must be around here somewhere.  The modem is still warm.
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