DSL Speeds (Desktop vs Laptop)

Are these "K" measurements kilobits per second? Kilobytes per second? Or, most likely, one of each?

DS

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

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)

XP

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.

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

Patrick

Hi John,

May I also suggest SpywareBlaster.

Patrick