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56K USB External Modem Problem
I have an Acer Aspire 5552 laptop. It didn't come with a 56k modem so I purchased an external Conexant USB 2.0 56K modem. All is well the modem connects fine. But the PROBLEM... When i'm running only on battery power (with the ac cord disconnected) I connect to my internet provider at 40-44K every time. If I have the ac cord plugged in, I only connect at 21.6K every time. I've connected and reconnected hundreds of times and this is always the case. Why does having my ac cord plugged in make me connect at half of what i do when i'm running on battery power? This is very frustrating as 56K is slow anyway but when I connect at 40K at least its a lot faster than 21.6k! Please if anyone can help me on this issue I would greatly appreciate it. I think it has something to do with the modem being external because last year I had a Compaq laptop with an internal modem and usually connected at 40K with it. Is it a difference in the watts or power consumption while on battery power that makes it connect better. PLEASE HELP!!!
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