Are these "K" measurements kilobits per second? Kilobytes per second? Or, most likely, one of each?
DS
Are these "K" measurements kilobits per second? Kilobytes per second? Or, most likely, one of each?
DS
Hello
My Verizon DSL download speeds on my DESKTOP is poor, peaking at only 30K max! However, on the SAME DSL router, via a wireless connection on my LAPTOP, the LAPTOP has a minimum of 200K.
I'm no genius, but, what setting(s) on the desktop do I need to adjust to download at the 200K rate??
Thanks.....Regards, John
Hi SKCS,
You might try this url for tweaking your desktop;
Patrick
Hi David,
Yes measurements are usually made in K meaning 1000 bits or bytes. When talking serial communication usually in bits. I use the following test for DSL speed;
Patrick
Patrick.....OK, I'm updating Java now.
Also, ran the tests/tweeks prior to my posting, and it reported that my speeds up/down were 200K+. And, I did Dr TCP and adjusted my MSU to
1480....still slow downloads on just desktop (laptop next to me is blazing).John
Hi John
I use the following test for DSL speed;
There's a forum for Verizon where you can get more help;
Patrick
OK, here you go:
Download Speed: 183 kbps (22.9 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 366 kbps (45.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
For comparison---on the laptop next to me the numbers are: Download Speed: 4991 kbps (623.9 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 1211 kbps (151.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
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ethernet cable. The laptop next to me (running at 200K+ d/l) is using wireless.
P4, 512MB
Hi John
Also Patrick---swapped the ethernet cables....unplugged everything and reset, and the speeds remain unchanged on the desktop.
John
OK....Patrick-----I shut down my router and turned it back on, and re-ran the speed test with the following results:
Download Speed: 1479 kbps (184.9 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 366 kbps (45.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
The upload speed remain unchanged-----and still way off from the laptop upload speed. BUT, as you can see, the d/l speed increased (but still not as fast as the laptop).
Sorry for the 3 seperate emails.....John
Hi John,
According to your laptop speeds, looks like you have 6000k or 6.0m service, is that right? Surely I'm puzzled. give the Verizon Forum a try at;
Patrick
On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 22:29:00 GMT, "Patrick Casher" wrote Re Re: DSL Speeds (Desktop vs Laptop):
Nice test site. Thanks.
[snip]
It may also be worth checking if the link speed on the adapter in the desktop system is set to full duplex at the highest speed or something lower. A comparison with the adapter in the laptop may turn up the problem. I've found that the auto detect or auto negotiate setting results in a less than optimal choice and selecting full duplex manually is required.
mole
On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:42:50 GMT, "Patrick Casher" wrote Re Re: DSL Speeds (Desktop vs Laptop):
Thanks. That's a nice all-round reference site.
John,
If your advertised speed is 6000k you would use that for the tweak test data. Also is your modem separate from the router? I can connect my modem directly to my desktop eliminating the router. Maybe you could try the same.
Patrick
Hi Vic,
Second speed test under Net Tools (upper right corner) on the RefDesk site:
Good thinking mole,
Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections (select connection) Network Tasks Change settings of this connection General Connect Using - Configure Advanced - Property Link Speed/Duplex Mode - Value
100Mbps/Full DuplexPatrick
Hi John,
May I also suggest SpywareBlaster.
Patrick
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