Dialup Oddity
Jan 1, 2007 | 12:07 pm
#1
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Dialup Oddity
Never mind why, I'm currently operating dialup from a laptop.
In the past, I've always gotten between 45,000 and 50,000 bps connections. However, today I was astounded to see a connection speed of 54,666 bps.
I thought you were restricted to 50,000 or less?
In the past, I've always gotten between 45,000 and 50,000 bps connections. However, today I was astounded to see a connection speed of 54,666 bps.
I thought you were restricted to 50,000 or less?
Jan 1, 2007 | 2:53 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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In 1998 the FCC proposed to raise the power limit that was restricting the data rate, but then delegated modem technical standards to an industry committee called the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments. The following is copied from http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-02-103A1.doc
Modifications to signal power limitations: CC Docket No. 98-163
28. Background. On September 16, 1998, the Commission released a notice of proposed rulemaking that sought to accelerate the rate at which customers could download data from the Internet. In the 56K Notice, the Commission sought comment on whether it should modify its rules limiting the amount of signal power that can be transmitted over telephone lines, thereby prohibiting such products from operating at their full potential. Specifically, the Commission proposed to increase the power limit on encoded analog content specified in sections 68.308(h)(1)(iv) and 68.308(h)(2)(v) from -12 dBm to -6 dBm, and the Commission sought comment on the effect of this proposed rule change. In particular, the Commission sought comment on whether such a rule change would improve the performance of PCM modems; whether increasing the signal power risks harm to the network; and whether a signal power limit other than -6 dBm but greater than -12 dBm, or another modification to Part 68 of our rules, would be more beneficial and entail less risk. By implementing such modifications, the Commission believed it could improve the transmission rates experienced by persons using high-speed digital information products, such as 56 kilobits per second (kbps) modems, to download data from the Internet.
29. Discussion. In light of the Commissions privatization of the equipment approval process and withdrawal from the role of approving equipment and standards, we decline to take further action in the 56K proceeding. Rather than promulgating rules in accordance with the actions recommended in the 56K Notice and comments received in response to the notice, we believe the industry should determine whether modification of the rules governing signal power limitations is warranted. We therefore terminate this proceeding. We note that the Administrative Council has published the technical criteria proposed in the 56K Notice. Accordingly, we defer to the Administrative Council the option of considering the actions recommended in the 56K Notice and establishing technical criteria in accordance with the rules adopted in the Report and Order.
Modifications to signal power limitations: CC Docket No. 98-163
28. Background. On September 16, 1998, the Commission released a notice of proposed rulemaking that sought to accelerate the rate at which customers could download data from the Internet. In the 56K Notice, the Commission sought comment on whether it should modify its rules limiting the amount of signal power that can be transmitted over telephone lines, thereby prohibiting such products from operating at their full potential. Specifically, the Commission proposed to increase the power limit on encoded analog content specified in sections 68.308(h)(1)(iv) and 68.308(h)(2)(v) from -12 dBm to -6 dBm, and the Commission sought comment on the effect of this proposed rule change. In particular, the Commission sought comment on whether such a rule change would improve the performance of PCM modems; whether increasing the signal power risks harm to the network; and whether a signal power limit other than -6 dBm but greater than -12 dBm, or another modification to Part 68 of our rules, would be more beneficial and entail less risk. By implementing such modifications, the Commission believed it could improve the transmission rates experienced by persons using high-speed digital information products, such as 56 kilobits per second (kbps) modems, to download data from the Internet.
29. Discussion. In light of the Commissions privatization of the equipment approval process and withdrawal from the role of approving equipment and standards, we decline to take further action in the 56K proceeding. Rather than promulgating rules in accordance with the actions recommended in the 56K Notice and comments received in response to the notice, we believe the industry should determine whether modification of the rules governing signal power limitations is warranted. We therefore terminate this proceeding. We note that the Administrative Council has published the technical criteria proposed in the 56K Notice. Accordingly, we defer to the Administrative Council the option of considering the actions recommended in the 56K Notice and establishing technical criteria in accordance with the rules adopted in the Report and Order.