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 WestPA.net strives to support the
latest technologies. We use all fiber-optic connectivity to the phone
company, the latest equipment, and the latest software. WestPA.net
supports V.92, V44, Modem on hold, quick connect and PCM upstream if you
have the proper equipment/software. WestPA.net continues to offer
excellent compatibility with legacy equipment and software.
What is V.92?
V.92 is the new dial-up modem specification from the ITU (International
Telecommunications Union) that introduces three new features that will
add convenience and performance for the modem user. The three features
are quick connect, modem-on-hold and PCM Upstream.
What will QuickConnect do for me?
Very simply, QuickConnect will shorten the time it takes to
make a connection by remembering ("training") the phone line
characteristics and storing them for later usage. Typically, the modem
handshake (all that noise you hear) takes from 25 to 27 seconds.
QuickConnect will cut the modem handshake time in half for some calls, a
significant improvement.
What will Modem-on-Hold do for me?
Many households use the same phone line for both voice calls
and data (Internet), so when the user is browsing the Internet, an
incoming call cannot get through. Modem-on-Hold allows you to receive an
incoming call and stay connected to the Internet (Call-Waiting service
from your phone company is all that is required). It also works in
reverse; you can initiate a voice call while connected and keep the
modem connection. This feature requires special software usually
available from the manufacturer of your modem.
How much time will I have if I choose to take
an incoming call?
This is usually 8 minutes. The V.92 specification allows for
hold times to be anywhere from 10 seconds to infinite. The modem on hold
software normally will have a counter telling you how much time you have
left to complete your call.
Do I have to redial to get back to the
Internet?
No. When you hang up the phone you can resume browsing.
Can I stay on the Internet and make a phone
call?
Yes. Initiating calls is easy with Modem-on-Hold. First, a
Modem-on-Hold application is executed. This program suspends the data
connection between your modem and the ISP so you can pick up your phone
and make an outgoing call in the usual way. The application puts the
modem "on-hold", flashes the hook, and a dial tone appears on the
extension handset so you can make a call. When your call is complete,
the modem will detect an extension on hook, flash the hook twice, and
return to the data (Internet) connection.
What will PCM Upstream do for me?
PCM Upstream boosts the upstream data rates between the user
and ISP to reduce upload times for large files and email attachments. A
maximum of 48 Kbps upstream rate is supported. PCM Upstream will work
particularly well with new equipment such as Internet-connected digital
cameras, which primarily upload rather than download information.
What is V.44?
A new link-layer compression standard based on technology
developed by Hughes Network Systems, V.44 will replace the current
V.42bis compression technology. V.44 offers a higher compression ratio
than V.42bis.
What will V.44 do for me?
Higher compression ratios mean that more data can be
downloaded in the same amount of time. The most significant improvement
will be noticed when you are browsing and searching the web, since HTML
text files are highly compressible. For most users, data throughput will
be increased by 20 to 60%
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