USR 's LineTest: Check It Yourself and See

June 1997 / Reviews / How Fast Is a 56-Kbps Modem? / USR's LineTest: Check It Yourself and See

Is your telephone line ready for a 56-Kbps modem? Although you won't know for certain until you actually get a 56-Kbps modem, there's a test that you can perform now using your current modem and U.S. Robotics' LineTest facility.
First, open a terminal session using, say, Windows' HyperTerm. Next, dial the LineTest toll-free number (888-877-9248). You can do this by creating a phone-book entry or sending the ATDT1-888-877-9248 command to your modem.
When connected to the LineTest system, you're asked if your system supports graphics. Press the Enter key to proceed. When prompted for your name, type in Line Test. The LineTest system then performs a series of diagnostics on your connection and informs you of its conclusion.

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Matthew Wilson
My approach to software engineering is far more pragmatic than it is theoretical--and no language better exemplifies this than C++.

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