PE> However, I can tell you that the x'91'/x'11' come in up to 3-6
PE> seconds after the CONNECT message, and I doubt any S-register will
PE> give such a massive delay in negotiating EC.

I wonder, could the problem be this:

1. We get a 28800 connect on a noisy line.
2. We get a lot of noise on the line, so the modems decide to 
retrain immediately
3. It takes more than 0.75 seconds for the retrain to happen
4. By then, the time has expired for a V42 connection.

BFN.  Paul.
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