Why does a 56k modem download at only 5k/sec

[gkadel]

If any of u could clear of the doubt
that what does the "56k" stand for.

I alwyas thought 56k refers to 56k /sec download when actual downloads are relatively less.

[Grizzly]

Connection speeds are measured in "bits," and download speeds are measured in "bytes." Don't ask me why, it's just the way it is! hehehe.
One byte = 8 bits.
So take your 56K and divide it by 8, and that's your top download speed.
GO here: http://www.computingcentral.com/topi...eedtest500.asp

test your bandwidth, it'll give you a read on connection speed, and top download speed for you connection at that given moment. Right now, mine reads:

Your line speed:

1069.5 Kbps


131.1 K bytes/sec


Awwwww yeah!

[JonmaTifa]

yes, and also 56k usually only connects at 50k, or 52k, almost never 56k...

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[Grizzly]

Actually the most I ever see is 45.2

[gkadel]

yeah thank for that ..

and the 48 it alwyas connect it
never downloads at full potential.. .

[Clownburner]

Actually because of the FCC, it is technically impossible for any modem to connect over analog phone lines in the US faster than 53Kbps.

Thanks, Uncle Sam!

[major]

5Kb is the maximum your gunna get out of that modem trust me...it's slow compared to all you guys with ADSL & cable

~major

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