Accelerate
Slow Internet connection speeds can be frustrating, and the hardware upgrades necessary to speed your system up can get very expensive. Webroot Software offers solutions designed to help you get the most out of your current Internet connection without making costly investments in hardware upgrades. ... While the maximum transfer speed of a modem/network connection can only be changed by costly hardware upgrades, Accelerate optimizes Windows settings for data transfer over modem/network connections resulting in faster download speeds, faster web site loading, and an overall increase in web...
http://www.webroot.com/download/trial/1/accsetup1.exe - 1Mb - Download - Screenshot

ModemTest
ModemTest is an easy to use Windows based application that allows users to test their dial up modem. ModemTest performs low level testing that is independent of your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the TCP/IP settings on the computer. It allows the modem to be tested in addition to the phone... ModemTest logs any data corruption and incorporates a modem speed test which reports the initial connection speed and the actual throughput. ... A local loop back is done on the analog side of the modem, ModemTest then sends data packets which are echoed back by the modem.
http://www.passmark.com/ftp/modemtest.exe - 386Kb - Download - Screenshot

NetScream
NetScream is a tool for all that allows you to modify your modem settings to increase internet performance up to 200% or higher!! No modifications to your hardware are made and all adjustments and settings are done in an easy to use interface that a child could use. ... 6/56k modem, cable modem, or DSL modem, NetScream will boost your internet connection speed. ... Most other modem enhancers promise that they work while you notice no difference at all in internet speed. ... Notice also that NetScream will modify your modem settings to handle those annoying disconnections and hang-ups so...
http://www.swiftdog.com/downloads/netscream.exe - 830Kb - Download - Screenshot

Throttle
Throttle is a tool for all that allows you to modify your modem settings to increase internet performance up to 200% or higher!! No modifications to your hardware are made and all adjustments and settings are done in an easy to use interface that a child could use. ... 6/56k modem, cable modem, or DSL modem, Throttle will boost your internet connection speed. ... Most other modem enhancers promise that they work while you notice no difference at all in internet speed. ... Notice also that Throttle will modify your modem settings to handle those annoying disconnections and hang-ups so they...
http://www.pgware.com/downloads/throttle.exe - 874Kb - Download - Screenshot

Modem Booster
Tired of slow surfing speed and long waits for pages and files to download? Getting delayed responses when you are gaming online? Your modem settings are not optimized! As seen on PC Magazine, Windows Magazine WinList Winner and Top 10 Download on TechWeb. ... com for 8 months straight, Modem Booster works with all dial-up Networking ISPs and optimizes your Internet connection settings to increase your modem speed by up to 300 per cent. ... It is the only Web Accelerator that does a thorough check up of your modem settings and systematically tunes it up by matching your ISP’s settings to...
ftp://inklineglobal.net/win32/mb30.exe - 2Mb - Download - Screenshot

Speed Master
Speed Master is a tool that improves your internet connection speed and prevents you from being disconnected. Default registry settings are not optimized to give maximum performance. By optimizing these settings with Speed Master, you can increase dialup modem and broadband connection... Speed Master supports Dial-up Modem, Lan, Cable Modem, xDSL, ISDN, T1, Cable/DSL running PPPoE or PPTP, Satellite. ... Speed Master includes the "Stay Connected". ... Stay connected sends a small TCP/IP packet to given URL to keep your connection active.
http://www.ctnetsoftware.com/speedmaster.exe - 2Mb - Download - Screenshot

BeFaster Lite
BeFaster Lite is a multi-language internet speed up toolkit with some powerful tools. It is light version of BeFaster. It optimizes AOL, Symantec PcAnyWhere, IE, Opera, Dial-up modem, Lan, Wireless, Cable Modem, xDSL, ISDN, T1, DirecPc and Cable/DSL running PPPoE. ... You can optimize your online/network gaming speed easily. ... Its live update property will make you informed about the new versions. ... This program is designed for Windows. ... Easier and better with multi-language support (over 26 languages).
http://www.ekremdeniz.com/pub/bflite.exe - 1Mb - Download - Screenshot

Network Modem Speed
Configure your modem for a better performance while surfing in the web, playing online games and downloading files. It also configures Internet Explorer for better stability.
http://www.playnowgames.com/downloads/mspeed.exe - 3Mb - Download - Screenshot

HSLAB Modem Monitor
Modem Monitor is a program for monitoring a status and performance of the remote(or local) modem or any network interface. Modem Monitor is a unique in industry program, which allows to monitor not only per-connection statistics. It allows to monitor physical modems separately! ... Modem Monitor allows you: -receive connection's statistics as for the separate modem or a network card, and for all network devices together; -view remote modem(cable modem, satellite card or any other) connection status ("Connected", "Disconnected", e.
http://www.sys-monitoring.com/downloads/hslab-modem-monitor.exe - 2Mb - Download - Screenshot

BeFaster
BeFaster is a multi-language internet speed up toolkit with some powerful tools. It makes optimization easier by integrating offline and online optimization, with better support and improved compability. It optimizes AOL, Symantec PcAnyWhere, IE, Opera, Dial-up modem, Lan, Wireless, Cable Modem,... You can optimize your online/network gaming speed easily. ... With BeFaster Web Edition; you can determine settings online and optimize them with BeFaster offline. ... This program is designed for Windows.
http://www.ekremdeniz.com/pub/BeFasterSetup.exe - 3Mb - Download - Screenshot