AA> I use an upgraded SmartModem 288 and can 
AA> connect at 33.6... I have a friend 
AA> with an upgraded M34F who can connect at 33.6...

 LE> Once the M34F has had the upgrade it /is/ a SmartModem 288.

Curiously with the PNP added to the firmware Win95 picks up the modem as
'NetComm SmartModem 336D'.
 
But yes,  apart from the limitation on the serial port speed there is no
real difference from the new series Smart Modems.
 

--- Maximus 3.01