On Aug 07 20:51, 1997, Rick Graham of 1:3815/123 wrote:
RG> 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. :-)
RG> It is an actual genuine 56Kflex external Hayze gizmo.  My port is locked
RG> at 56k though with PcBoard BBS software.
You should up that to 115,200.
>> 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.
RG> As I mentioned before, I don't have a K56flex server to call.  My ISP
RG> is doing x2 now and will add KFlex when the ITU ratifies the 56k specs.
RG> I have Couriers for my ISP connects... :)
Now why would he do that?  Logically, when the ITU ratifies a standard, the 
ISP should install that standard.  Please note the standard is very unlikely 
to be _either_ X2 or K56Flex.
Rick
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