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what is faster wireless connection or a standard cable. my pc is a good 20 metres from my phone line. (is there a high speed cable i can buy, if so where from?).
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at_524 wrote:
> But first...
>
> I am occasionally disconnected from BTbroadband and cannot connect
> again until I restart my PC. I assume/hope this is a problem with my
> PC and not my connection, (I'm building a new PC next week so this
> one'll be my sisters problem) would I be right to make that
> assumption?
If I had to make a guess, I'd say it was your modem causing problems, especially if it was provided by your ISP. They never supply anything more than they cheapest POS they can get their hands on.
> But first...
>
> I am occasionally disconnected from BTbroadband and cannot connect
> again until I restart my PC. I assume/hope this is a problem with my
> PC and not my connection, (I'm building a new PC next week so this
> one'll be my sisters problem) would I be right to make that
> assumption?
If I had to make a guess, I'd say it was your modem causing problems, especially if it was provided by your ISP. They never supply anything more than they cheapest POS they can get their hands on.
did the test
442 Kbps (55.3 KB/sec) down actual
245 Kbps (30.6 KB/sec) up actual
not too bad I suppose. would a better modem affect these values I'm guessing the supplied isn't great.
442 Kbps (55.3 KB/sec) down actual
245 Kbps (30.6 KB/sec) up actual
not too bad I suppose. would a better modem affect these values I'm guessing the supplied isn't great.
at_524 wrote:
> It's about 576 Kbit/s and I have never had a download better than
> 45Kb/s.
576Kbit/s is what you should get, 512K ADSL always connects at 576Kbit/s. Have you tweaked your connection? As there are settings within Windows that will effect your speed. You should be able to get around 60k/s from a very fast source. Is that 45k/s the max you've ever got? Or are you surfing the net at the same time? Also uploading data at a pretty good speed i.e 20k/s would slow your download speed.
Go to www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
> It's about 576 Kbit/s and I have never had a download better than
> 45Kb/s.
576Kbit/s is what you should get, 512K ADSL always connects at 576Kbit/s. Have you tweaked your connection? As there are settings within Windows that will effect your speed. You should be able to get around 60k/s from a very fast source. Is that 45k/s the max you've ever got? Or are you surfing the net at the same time? Also uploading data at a pretty good speed i.e 20k/s would slow your download speed.
Go to www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
Turbonutter wrote:
> 512k ADSL should download at 64KB/s, so just use getright on a fast
> mirror such as Ibiblio or Belnet (sourceforge.net use these), and if
> you get speeds in the region of 64KB/s then all is well in the world.
It's about 576 Kbit/s and I have never had a download better than 45Kb/s.
> 512k ADSL should download at 64KB/s, so just use getright on a fast
> mirror such as Ibiblio or Belnet (sourceforge.net use these), and if
> you get speeds in the region of 64KB/s then all is well in the world.
It's about 576 Kbit/s and I have never had a download better than 45Kb/s.
But first...
I am occasionally disconnected from BTbroadband and cannot connect again until I restart my PC. I assume/hope this is a problem with my PC and not my connection, (I'm building a new PC next week so this one'll be my sisters problem) would I be right to make that assumption?
I am occasionally disconnected from BTbroadband and cannot connect again until I restart my PC. I assume/hope this is a problem with my PC and not my connection, (I'm building a new PC next week so this one'll be my sisters problem) would I be right to make that assumption?
Turbonutter wrote:
> 512k ADSL should download at 64KB/s, so just use getright on a fast
> mirror such as Ibiblio or Belnet (sourceforge.net use these), and if
> you get speeds in the region of 64KB/s then all is well in the world.
No its more like 60k/s standard. With all the overheads and that then if your connection is pretty good you get 60k/s from good sources. Some actual speed tests on websites show the connection a little slower some have it more real. An FTP I used use to measure the speed and I was getting nearl 63k/s but it reported the speed and yet I was still downloading the last meg or so. I have averaged about 62k/s over a few hours before. 64k/s is the max limit and if anyone gets that then their connection must be amazing as I have never seen 64k/s sustained.
> 512k ADSL should download at 64KB/s, so just use getright on a fast
> mirror such as Ibiblio or Belnet (sourceforge.net use these), and if
> you get speeds in the region of 64KB/s then all is well in the world.
No its more like 60k/s standard. With all the overheads and that then if your connection is pretty good you get 60k/s from good sources. Some actual speed tests on websites show the connection a little slower some have it more real. An FTP I used use to measure the speed and I was getting nearl 63k/s but it reported the speed and yet I was still downloading the last meg or so. I have averaged about 62k/s over a few hours before. 64k/s is the max limit and if anyone gets that then their connection must be amazing as I have never seen 64k/s sustained.
thanks all and I think I'll let this topic RIP
at_524 wrote:
> and you're comparing to..?
>
> All I know is that it is a little slower with the ext. There is a
> noticable difference when I just use the 3m line supplied.
>
> What line do you have and where d'you get it.
The router plugged into the master socket.
Just using an extension kit from B&Q.
> and you're comparing to..?
>
> All I know is that it is a little slower with the ext. There is a
> noticable difference when I just use the 3m line supplied.
>
> What line do you have and where d'you get it.
The router plugged into the master socket.
Just using an extension kit from B&Q.
512k ADSL should download at 64KB/s, so just use getright on a fast mirror such as Ibiblio or Belnet (sourceforge.net use these), and if you get speeds in the region of 64KB/s then all is well in the world.
Turbonutter wrote:
> You can easily, easily tell if your ADSL is running up to spec.
How so?
> You can easily, easily tell if your ADSL is running up to spec.
How so?
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