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If I have Wireless Internet, can I still use my dial-up 28.8 kbps or 56 kbps modem?

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Sure! Although we have no idea why you'd want to. Once you've experienced the speed of our Wireless Internet access, you'll never again want to wait for traditional dial-up services.

How does Phoenix Internet's wireless broadband compare to dial-up?

Phoenix Internet Wireless Faq's - Wireless FAQs
Dial-up operates at 56Kbps. Our service operates from 500Kbps to 2,000Kbps depending on the service plan subscribed to, a performance improvement of 8 to 30 times dial-up. Our service is 'always on' so you don't need to re-establish your connection each time you want to use it. Phoenix Internet does not require any phone lines.

Q5: I'm using Wireless CDMA modem with speed 115.2 Kbps, I wonder how to use this modem ?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The important point is the speed of your connection, not the name of your connection. Therefore you must use "Lan, Cable, xDSL, ISDN, T1 or faster" option. But please try "normal speed" under this option first. Normal speed option reduces amount of information that system can receive. Later you can try Maximum speed option. Choose the best one for your connection. quot;Dial-up Modem , Fast" option is designed for fast connections.

I use a dial-up modem for Internet access. Do I need a faster connection?

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You can download music from Fast Atmosphere Artist Downloads using any Internet connection. The faster your connection, the less time it will take to download the music you've selected. We strongly recommend that dial-up users avoid FLAC files due to the amount of time it will take to download these large files using a dial-up connection.

How does Phoenix Internet's wireless broadband compare to DSL and Cable Modem?

Phoenix Internet Wireless Faq's - Wireless FAQs
Unlike DSL or Cable Modem, our service does not depend on telephone or cable TV infrastructure. This enables Phoenix Internet to reach many neighborhoods where DSL and Cable Modem are unable or unwilling to go. Our service plans offer performance comparable to DSL and Cable Modem, but with some important differences. Superior customer service because we are a local company and can be at your location within hours if necessary.

Can a 28.8 modem be used for the connections?

Participant Technical Reference Manual FAQ
Yes, although some performance problems may be encountered. It is recommended that a higher speed modem be used (e.g. 56K).

Can I use a router with my dial-up modem?

Home Networking
Most routers are designed for broadband internet connections only. The Apple Airport is an exception as it has a dial-up modem built-in and can also support Broadband connections.

Why can't I connect faster than I did with my old 28.8 or 33.6 modem?

Toll Free Dialup - FAQ's
The modem you are using is not v.90 compatible. If your modem is a kflex or x2 modem, it will only connect at speeds of up to 33.6kbps. You have not installed a v.90 compatible modem driver in your operating system. Consult your modem's documentation, manufacturer, or web site for further details. You are using a phone line, which is not 56k compatible.

Is DSL better than 56 Kbps analog modems?

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Yes. DSL is significantly faster than a 56 Kbps modem. Also, DSL is always on so there is no need to dial-up to connect to the Internet. No more busy signals, and no dropped connections. And because the connection is dedicated you will be able to host a web server whereas this is not feasible with a dial-up connection. DSL also makes it easy to connect multiple computers to one high-speed line to share the speed on that line among an entire office.

Can I use easyVOIP with my dial-up Internet?

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We do know that some customers have successfully used easyVOIP with a Softphone and dial-up service. However, the speech channel will always require a minimum bandwidth and the dial-up service is unlikely to be able to prioritise voice packets over data packets with this arrangement, thus leading to poorer voice quality than that available with broadband.

Can I use a dial-up modem or do I need a cable modem or DSL?

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The rule of thumb is the faster the better. You can download shows from umlive.net on a dial-up modem, but it may take about 12 hours or more for one show in standard MP3 format. On a cable modem or DSL it typically takes between 15 minutes to a half-hour to download a show in MP3 format.

What is 'dial-up modem access'?

USP Networks : Support :FAQs
The term Dial-Up refers to an Internet connection over a phone line where you must dial the phone number of an Internet Service Provider. Each dial-up customer shares the ISP's bank of modems with all of the ISP's other dial-up customers, which is a more efficient use of the ISP's resources. When one customer disconnects from the ISP, the Internet Protocol address temporarily assigned to that customer becomes available for the next caller.

Can I use my existing wireless modem equipment?

FAQ2
Yes, but Capitol Broadband can not guarantee the level of service when using equipment not recommended by us.

How do I get rid of the sound that my modem makes when I first dial-up to the internet?

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Go to control panel/dial-up networking/right click on your connection and hit properties (2) Under the general tab on the modem where it says "connect to" it shows the modem you use, under that click on the configure button, under the connection tab click on advanced button then where it says "extra settings" type in m0, that is m and the number 0 then hit apply
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