I am looking for a new ISP for my dialup internet and the site l found says that a V.92 modem will increase my inernet speed.
My computer is a 2004 HP A420N with Windows XP. I have a Agere Win Modem driver version 8.30.0.0.
I am computer illiterate so bear with me.
1. Will the V.92 really help to speed things up?
2. Can l download a free update from the internet or do l have to buy a new modem?
You have a v.92 modem even if it lists as v 90 just run a windows update,, look for hardware updates, , if none comes up for the modem you should be good .
the last update was to 8.30 for v92. .. v90 etc. . it wont make that much of a difference in speed. .. however
A phone line filter WILL make an amazing difference, having worked for a dial up isp before , trust me , they help alot. .. its worth 12-22 dollars from any radio shack or maybe even walmart.. . i've seen them in home depot as well but don't spend more than 25 dollars. .
"phone line filter" look for it on radio shacks website
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103593&numProdsPerPage=60&retainProdsInSession=1
the picture is accurate.. not sure of the description, that thing is not for two lines.. its a a single male end --- to --- female end filter no bigger than a permanent marker. .
good luck. . oh.. it should increase performance from say 34k to 48/56k orn your modem. .
good luck. . its the next best thing to having new lines put in... to your house.
or usb broadband from cricket.
My solution was to go to Staples and they were able to help me.
Thanks.
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