Hello Rick,
>>> It says "ACCURA 56K + FAX" on the case, but connecting to a
>>> K56flex server isn't going to do anything except yield a v.34
>>> negotiation.
>> Interesting since I know at least one person who claims to be
>> using his Hayes 56K to call his ISP and obtain 43k-46k connects.
>> Sounds like the K56Flex protocol is working in his modem at least.
> Bet you a dollar to a donut the modem Rick is referring to is a V.34
> Accura and the 56K refers to the port speed. :-)
It is an actual genuine 56Kflex external Hayze gizmo.  My port is locked
at 56k though with PcBoard BBS software.
> I _know_ people are using Hayes 56KFlex because it has been reported
> that the performance comparisons with USR's X2 indicate they are
> about equivalent.  The K56 Flex servers have been slow to arrive,
> though - my ISP will be installing this week.
As I mentioned before, I don't have a K56flex server to call.  My ISP
is doing x2 now and will add KFlex when the ITU ratifies the 56k specs.
I have Couriers for my ISP connects... :)
Later...
 Rick
  rgraham@ionet.net
--- PCBoard (R) v15.3/M 2
---------------