Danny, at 13:58 on Jun 24 1996, you wrote to Meng-Shi Lim ...

ML>> Another question: on a 28.8k modem, if the connection is 
ML>> made at less than 28.8k (eg 21600), can the modem pick up 
ML>> and renegotiate a higher speed from this point onwards if 
ML>> the quality of the line improves? (Personally I don't think 
ML>> so but you'll never know). I know that the modem can retrain 
ML>> up and down from the connection speed (eg 21600) but I'm 
ML>> 19200 ->not sure about the above.

DK> The connect speed is the highest speed the modem will go 
DK> too.  It can move anywhere down from this speed.   If you 
DK> want a higher speed, you have to hang up and ring again.

Haven't you heard of "fall forward"?

The USR Courier often negitiates and connects at a conservative speed
(26,400 or 28,800) and seconds later upshifts to 31,200 or a full 33,600.

David
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