Hello Edward,
 ER> No you will not be able to use the high speed (14,400 bps or 
 ER> faster modem) with a 286.  You may be able to send at that speed, 
 ER> but you won't be able to receive.  The CPU will simply be 
 ER> overwhelmed by the data being thrown at it.  In fact, it becomes 
 ER> real iffy at 9,600 bps.  Experience has shown that a 286 will
 ER> handle  4,800 bps without trouble, but 9,600 bps and it is not all
 ER> that  stable. 
PMJI, but my 286 can receive and send at 14400, even at the same time using 
Janus or HS/Link protocols. 1650 CPS is pretty common here (compressed mail).
HW: Compaq Deskpro 286N, USR Courier V32.bis
SW: BinkleyTerm 2.60, HS/Link...
Bedo. 
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