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01Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5068 From: Dallas, TX Registered: OCT 2012	posted 12-29-2004 02:04 PM Curious about your connection speed? Try this link, and post your results here... I'm wondering which is faster DSL or Cable. I have added a DSL line here and also have cable, and my cable is blowing the DSL away... Internet Connection Test This message has been edited by 01Prowler on 12-29-2004 at 02:05 PM
01Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5068 From: Dallas, TX Registered: OCT 2012	posted 12-29-2004 02:07 PM Results from cable: Your Internet Connection Speed Results File Size: 600.005 KB Time Elapsed: 2.473 seconds 1.895 Mbps (242.62 KBps)
bdcurtis Prowler Junkie Posts: 120 From: Fresno, CA Registered: DEC 2004	posted 12-29-2004 02:16 PM I have dial up, so they said it would be faster to send my results by mail - LOL with dial-up File Size: 150.005 KB Time Elapsed: 45.7 seconds --------------------------- 26.24 Kbps (3.28 KBps)
idive Prowler Junkie Posts: 8483 From: Texas USA Registered: APR 2003	posted 12-29-2004 03:02 PM What actually determines connection speed? I have dial up with a 56K modem, but usually only get a 26.4 connection. A handful of times I've had 28.8 but never higher. When it rains and the ground gets wet, or weather gets cold constricting the ground, or it gets hot (again causing the ground to move, or expand), I get connections anywhere from 4 to 19. Does it have to do with my ISP? My phone co. line? My modem? How many people are using my ISP at the time? In other words, who do I bitch at to get a better connection, cause Dell says its my ISP, my ISP says its my phone company, and my phone company pushes the problem off on my ISP again. Why have I been unable to do better than 28.8 (and usually only 26.4 with a 56K connection? (I have Pentium 4 processor, 1.8GHz, 256 RDRAM, & 64MB graphics card, if that tells anyone anything) P.S. - Always had same issue, but weather related connection problems didn't start til tv cable company cut my phone line laying cable. Phone company came out and spliced together. Told them my problem and they said they SHOULD have (and will) lay a new cable. Instead, they sent someone out to bury the cable they never laid (contractor). Then they said oops, they'll send someone out to lay a new one, but never did. Yea, I know... it needs to be replaced, but still, why my slow connections otherwise, and who is responsible for giving me better? Or is it just normal, and the way things are?
Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 745 From: Erhard, MN Registered: JUN 2002	posted 12-29-2004 03:08 PM Doesn't seem to work with my Netscape 7.2 browser, but with IE I got 2.854 Mbps, 365.32 KBps. I have a cable connection.
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie Posts: 2418 From: Marshall,Mo.65340 Registered: DEC 2002	posted 12-29-2004 03:19 PM SWB/Yahoo DSL: 1st test, 1.54 MBps 2nd test, 1.265MBps
blackcat Prowler Junkie Posts: 1744 From: atlanta, ga Registered: JUL 2000	posted 12-29-2004 03:35 PM Idive, based on what you've described it's the phone company's local loop. The wire between your computer and there first access point (usually a junction box near the street). Get them to run you a new direct line (or as the old phone guys would say a HOMERUN)and that should take care of your problem. They should do this at no cost to you. If you'd like a more technical and detailed answer let me know.
butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 12-29-2004 03:58 PM CABLE This message has been edited by butchcee on 12-29-2004 at 04:00 PM
wallygator310 Prowler Junkie Posts: 687 From: DeLand, FL USA Registered: JUN 2004	posted 12-29-2004 04:01 PM I have Bright House Cable and the latest speed was 2.4 Mbps yesterday on a best 3 Mbps system speed. However we just got word that they are increasing the speed to 5 Mbps system wide on 1/31. Wait till you see those long burn outs! Wally
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 12-29-2004 04:10 PM File Size: 150.005 KB Time Elapsed: 1.21 seconds 991.76 Kbps (123.97 KBps) I'm on a cable modum with two computers working, one a desk top, the other a laptop using a wireless router I tried it several times. 4.21 was slowest 2.43 sec, 1.47, 1.38 and 1.32 This message has been edited by Marty Usher on 12-29-2004 at 08:39 PM
Richard Jackson Prowler Junkie Posts: 1417 From: Fairfield, Ohio Registered: JUL 2000	posted 12-29-2004 04:22 PM Cable Modem File Size: 600.005 KB Time Elapsed: 2.784 seconds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.684 Mbps (215.52 KBps)
Austrian Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 323 From: Vienna, Austria, Europe Registered: FEB 2004	posted 12-29-2004 04:33 PM I have DSL File Size: 150.005 KB Time Elapsed: 1.828 seconds ----------------------------------------------------------- 656.48 Kbps (82.06 KBps)
dbudner Prowler Junkie Posts: 1391 From: Dallas, Ga. USA Registered: SEP 2002	posted 12-29-2004 05:04 PM I'm averaging 2.5 to 3 mbps. I used to scream before the cable company started loading up the link. idive, have you gotten different numbers to dial into? Not that it will help much with dial up, but if you were to have DSL installed, you would want to have the phone co. run another bundle to the dmarc at the outside of your house. You may want to also check your inhouse wiring. Dial uses only 1 pair of the 2 pair that older houses normally have (the red/green) so if you had to you could use the other pair, you just need to make sure r/g on the jack is connected to the y/b pair.. If you have the old metal splitters in the house this can cause all sorts of problems.
Dave Mills Prowler Junkie Posts: 5419 From: Johnstown, PA, USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 12-29-2004 05:18 PM 1.075 Mbps; 137 KBps Atlantic Broadband
1buddyc Prowler Junkie Posts: 2935 From: San Antonio Texas USA Registered: SEP 2002	posted 12-29-2004 05:39 PM 20 kbps, 52 seconds. Just as I suspected, mine sucks.....Buddy
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 12-29-2004 05:43 PM Your Internet Connection Speed Results File Size: 2.9297 MB Time Elapsed: 11.969 seconds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.958 Mbps (250.65 KBps) This message has been edited by ed monahan on 12-29-2004 at 05:44 PM
Midntrdr Prowler Junkie Posts: 140 From: Shelby Township, MI Registered: JUN 2003	posted 12-29-2004 06:04 PM I love my cable
01Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5068 From: Dallas, TX Registered: OCT 2012	posted 12-29-2004 06:11 PM Thanks for all the input! It's amazing how service quality varies around the country. I wonder if processor speed has anything to do with the results of the test. Some of you folks are getting some unbelieveable numbers. I'll post my results from the DSL PC next. I figured I'd give DSL a try since they keep raising my cable rate. I pay nearly $60.00 for cable, and I just got verizon DSL for $29.95.. This might be one case where you actually do get what you pay for. I have emailed verizon and asked them to raise the speed on my DSL maybe I'll have a different result in a few days. This message has been edited by 01Prowler on 12-29-2004 at 06:13 PM
01Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5068 From: Dallas, TX Registered: OCT 2012	posted 12-29-2004 06:12 PM Verizon DSL File Size: 150.005 KB Time Elapsed: 1.81 seconds .------------------- 663.04 Kbps (82.88 KBps)
01Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5068 From: Dallas, TX Registered: OCT 2012	posted 12-29-2004 06:18 PM quote: Originally posted by idive: What actually determines connection speed? I have dial up with a 56K modem, but usually only get a 26.4 connection. A handful of times I've had 28.8 but never higher. When it rains and the ground gets wet, or weather gets cold constricting the ground, or it gets hot (again causing the ground to move, or expand), I get connections anywhere from 4 to 19. Does it have to do with my ISP? My phone co. line? My modem? How many people are using my ISP at the time? In other words, who do I bitch at to get a better connection, cause Dell says its my ISP, my ISP says its my phone company, and my phone company pushes the problem off on my ISP again. Why have I been unable to do better than 28.8 (and usually only 26.4 with a 56K connection? (I have Pentium 4 processor, 1.8GHz, 256 RDRAM, & 64MB graphics card, if that tells anyone anything) P.S. - Always had same issue, but weather related connection problems didn't start til tv cable company cut my phone line laying cable. Phone company came out and spliced together. Told them my problem and they said they SHOULD have (and will) lay a new cable. Instead, they sent someone out to bury the cable they never laid (contractor). Then they said oops, they'll send someone out to lay a new one, but never did. Yea, I know... it needs to be replaced, but still, why my slow connections otherwise, and who is responsible for giving me better? Or is it just normal, and the way things are? 6. I have a 56K modem. Why is my result lower than 56.6 Kbps? Your 56K modem has the ability to transfer up to 56.6 Kbps or 56,600 bps. But that doesn't mean that you can connect to the Internet at that speed. There are many factors involved, including the quality of your telephone line, the quality your telephone company's switches, and FCC regulations.
cjchelen Prowler Junkie Posts: 27 From: Florence, SC, USA Registered: JAN 2004	posted 12-29-2004 06:18 PM Love my Road Runner (cable modem). 7.71 MBps !!!
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Ron Robb Prowler Junkie Posts: 187 From: Houston, TX, USA Registered: OCT 2004	posted 12-29-2004 06:53 PM TW cable modem / router and 3 wired, 1 wireless PC from wired PC Your Internet Connection Speed Results File Size: 600.005 KB Time Elapsed: 1.735 seconds 2.702 Mbps (345.82 KBps)
dbudner Prowler Junkie Posts: 1391 From: Dallas, Ga. USA Registered: SEP 2002	posted 12-29-2004 08:17 PM geez Dan! That at the office or your is provider hanging out with Barry Bonds?
CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 12-29-2004 08:28 PM Okay........I don't get it!? I tried it with my cable connection and it said: Your Internet Connection Speed Results File Size: NaN KB Time Elapsed: NaN seconds (NaN KBps) This message has been edited by CJ on 12-29-2004 at 08:38 PM

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