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From: jwabik@uc.msc.umn.edu (Jeff Wabik)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: PEP -vs- MNP (Class 9)
Keywords: You make the call
Message-ID: <1344@uc.msc.umn.edu>
Date: 28 Feb 90 00:12:00 GMT
Organization: Minnesota Supercomputer Center, Minneapolis, MN.
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Recently, we've been having trouble doing long-distance with our
Microcomm V.32 modems with MNP class 9..  MNP is rarely able to
negotiate a high-speed connection, and then keep it up for more than 5
minutes.  We solved our problems with T2500's running PEP..  The Telebit
modems seem to have no difficulty making the same connection.  

Everything I've ever seen shows me that PEP is a much better protocol
for cruddy lines, while MNP is better for speed.   Can someone more 
"in the know" (e.g.  Understands each protocol well enough to point
out the pros and cons) than I make a "Consumer Reports" style comparison
of the two protocols?  (Or even MNP at class 5 on V.32)

Thanks!

	-Jeff

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