Speed Up Of The Dial Up

[mrmike]

there seems to be offer of "speed up your dial up internet...bla, bla"

Does it work?

or does one of you guys just know exactly how to do without needing to buy a softwarer that optimize it (WIND XP)....?

[francois]

hi'

you could use a freeware called easy MTU

it does improve the speed as much as possible on dial-up

just make a small search for it ... I guess easy to find.

the setup should be MTU=576 TTL=128 no hole-dicovery, no default anywhere.

francois

[waldwolf]

there seems to be offer of "speed up your dial up internet...bla, bla"

Does it work?

or does one of you guys just know exactly how to do without needing to buy a softwarer that optimize it (WIND  XP)....?

I believe what your referring too is a form of "service" many dialup providors offer, for an additional fee of about $5.00 (US).

Basically, these type "services" utilize software to compress data, when viewing various websites.

The following is part of the "small print", one such ISP spells out in their disclosure:

Our "HiSpeed" service accelerates certain web page text and graphics when compared to standard dial-up Internet service. Actual results may vary. Some web pages such as secure or encrypted web pages will not be accelerated. "HiSpeed" is not a broadband service and actual data transmission rates are not faster than standard dial-up Internet service. Transmission of files including, without limitation, streaming audio or video, digital photographs, MP3 or other music files, executable files and other downloads, is not faster using "HiSpeed" than with standard dial-up service. "HiSpeed" may not be compatible with proxy based software or services such as content filters or firewalls. "HiSpeed is only compatible with specified browsers. Available only for Windows.

You will note the ISP admits, that with this "HiSpeed" service:

1. ...actual data transmission rates are not faster than standard dial-up Internet service.

2. ...downloads, such as .exe files, MP3 music and photos are not faster than standard dialup

3. ...may not be compatable with certain firewalls

4. ...only compatable with specific browsers.

IMHO, these type services are not worth their cost. If you "tweak" your system, so as to shutdown or turn-off unused programs and filters, you'd benefit just as much or more.

Some free or low-cost "downloadable" programs also make similar claims, however, my experience is most do not really improve overall speed/performance and many contain spyware. So be extra careful.

Finally, there are Windows "tweaking" utilities, such as MagicTweak, TweakALL, and TweakNOW, which will allow you to change certain Windows parameters so as to increase overall performance. HOWEVER, uses of such utilities requires a certain level of computer/software knowledge, otherwise you may do more harm than good, to your system.

cheers and good luck

(PS - I have a recollection this subject was discussed at length a month or two back. You may also want to search & review comments made at that time)

[mrmike]

thanks guys