Help with new wireless connection

†TYRANICK†™ · 12-11-2007, 09:11 AM

As u may remember we recently got an internet upgrade, apparently with wireless me being skeptical but thats not the prob though, its speed.

Ok im on the tiscali 8MB package with a thompson modem:

(on the taskbar animation it says "Local area connetion" < err huh?? "speed: 100mbps" lol it aint that fast xD and "connected" obv)

SSID: Speedtouch 0059EB
WEP HEX: 637DB638D4
Connected using: SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter

Ok so yeah its 8mb or supposed to be, at the moment im not on the machine as stated on the "my system" thingy, im on my old 1.

Pent4 1 gig ram gforce 440mx lol (that reminds me...the 3 major pc factors dont effect the internet speed do they? ram, processor, gfc card etc?)

Now at the moment im connected to the computer directly off the white ethernet cable as stated above, did some speed tests to try it out (limited coz this comp wont install flash lol) on this particular website:

http://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/speed-test.asp

And the fastest i seem to get is 4.4mbs or about 580kbps download speed...when it should be 1mbps download speed websites tell me...uhh whats going on?

Now on the site i checked the "wireless" thingy even though im connected via ethernet, did this matter? nope. Coz it doesnt make much of a difference if un/or checked.

So i was wondering...since i cant get on speedtest.com becoz of the flash, are there any proper online internet speed testing sites i can go on? that dont require flash?

Then again that mite not make a diff...coz the max download speed i have is 580kbps so far when on numurous sites benchmarks state "1meg". (or if it isnt 1meg download for 8meg internet then wats it ment to be?)

Should i complain to tiscalli? Or are we doing something wrong?

Another thing...we need it on two other computers, apparently since i was at school at the time my mom didnt ask the man which particular USB dongle thingy we need, and the internet is confusing me, so can anyone plz help me as to which or what kind of USB dongle we need to get? or PCI card or somthing?

Many thanks in advance :)

†TYRANICK†™ · 12-12-2007, 08:30 AM

bump.

†TYRANICK†™ · 12-13-2007, 02:45 AM

Have i found the question to stun even the techys?! Please help...i cant live without the internet on my pc, have to put up with old slow bug infested 1 =[

johnwill · 12-13-2007, 07:07 AM

The speeds quoted by the ISP are maximum speeds, read the terms of service that you agreed to when you signed up.

†TYRANICK†™ · 12-13-2007, 07:47 AM

Ummm ok, but still...LESS than 50% the desired speed? dude...

Ok some more info:

Computer modem, cables, and connections are brand new and working
No extension cables
Connected directly via ethernet cable
Speedtest done with routed clear ports with 0 congestion

Ok now i was wondering...how can i tell how far we are from this "telephone exchange" thingy? Since that would help.

Thing is though...with my 2 meg package, we got substantially more than the desired speed, for example the peak i had with 2meg package was 288kpbs (lol before than weird 5meg appeared) so this is weird.

Ok its also to do with how many people are on the service yeah? Ok cool...so maybe i should see what speeds I get a different times of the day...say 4am or 3am and try it then...and if its below 50% its worth complaing then eh?

It supposed to download at around so other people have told me, 800-950kbps which would be awesome, but seeing how its around 540 is a considerable loss...

Well i'll try in the early hours, report back hear, then complian lol.

Ok now what about these dongle things...can someone help me on which 1's to get? Seriously im stumped on it...

johnwill · 12-13-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by †TYRANICK†™

Thing is though...with my 2 meg package, we got substantially more than the desired speed, for example the peak i had with 2meg package was 288kpbs (lol before than weird 5meg appeared) so this is weird.

What's a kpbs?

†TYRANICK†™ · 12-14-2007, 03:17 AM

Sorry i meant KBPS.

Anyway can u help with the USB dongle thing though?

johnwill · 12-14-2007, 07:16 AM

Are you looking for a wired or wireless connection? What is the exact make/model of the computer or computers you plan on using these with? Laptops, desktops? Free PCI slots, free PCMCIA slot?

†TYRANICK†™ · 12-14-2007, 08:08 AM

Wireless...as said in my thread? lol.

"My system" is the computer we want a dongle for. desktop, laptop iunno its a intel celeron i think, custom build aint got specs of it.

No we dont want a pci cards, we want usb dongles.

johnwill · 12-14-2007, 11:25 AM

Well, what is the exact make/model of the router? Is it an 802.11n model, or 802.11g?

Here's a whole list of 802.11g models: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

Here's a list of 802.11n models: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

†TYRANICK†™ · 12-17-2007, 02:59 PM

Thanks that helped a lot :) yes it was 802.11g.

12-11-2007, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
†TYRANICK†™ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Help with new wireless connection As u may remember we recently got an internet upgrade, apparently with wireless me being skeptical but thats not the prob though, its speed. Ok im on the tiscali 8MB package with a thompson modem: (on the taskbar animation it says "Local area connetion" < err huh?? "speed: 100mbps" lol it aint that fast xD and "connected" obv) SSID: Speedtouch 0059EB WEP HEX: 637DB638D4 Connected using: SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Ok so yeah its 8mb or supposed to be, at the moment im not on the machine as stated on the "my system" thingy, im on my old 1. Pent4 1 gig ram gforce 440mx lol (that reminds me...the 3 major pc factors dont effect the internet speed do they? ram, processor, gfc card etc?) Now at the moment im connected to the computer directly off the white ethernet cable as stated above, did some speed tests to try it out (limited coz this comp wont install flash lol) on this particular website: http://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/speed-test.asp And the fastest i seem to get is 4.4mbs or about 580kbps download speed...when it should be 1mbps download speed websites tell me...uhh whats going on? Now on the site i checked the "wireless" thingy even though im connected via ethernet, did this matter? nope. Coz it doesnt make much of a difference if un/or checked. So i was wondering...since i cant get on speedtest.com becoz of the flash, are there any proper online internet speed testing sites i can go on? that dont require flash? Then again that mite not make a diff...coz the max download speed i have is 580kbps so far when on numurous sites benchmarks state "1meg". (or if it isnt 1meg download for 8meg internet then wats it ment to be?) Should i complain to tiscalli? Or are we doing something wrong? Another thing...we need it on two other computers, apparently since i was at school at the time my mom didnt ask the man which particular USB dongle thingy we need, and the internet is confusing me, so can anyone plz help me as to which or what kind of USB dongle we need to get? or PCI card or somthing? Many thanks in advance :)

12-12-2007, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
†TYRANICK†™ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Help with new wireless connection bump.

12-13-2007, 02:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
†TYRANICK†™ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Help with new wireless connection Have i found the question to stun even the techys?! Please help...i cant live without the internet on my pc, have to put up with old slow bug infested 1 =[

12-13-2007, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,608 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with new wireless connection The speeds quoted by the ISP are maximum speeds, read the terms of service that you agreed to when you signed up. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-13-2007, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
†TYRANICK†™ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Help with new wireless connection Ummm ok, but still...LESS than 50% the desired speed? dude... Ok some more info: Computer modem, cables, and connections are brand new and working No extension cables Connected directly via ethernet cable Speedtest done with routed clear ports with 0 congestion Ok now i was wondering...how can i tell how far we are from this "telephone exchange" thingy? Since that would help. Thing is though...with my 2 meg package, we got substantially more than the desired speed, for example the peak i had with 2meg package was 288kpbs (lol before than weird 5meg appeared) so this is weird. Ok its also to do with how many people are on the service yeah? Ok cool...so maybe i should see what speeds I get a different times of the day...say 4am or 3am and try it then...and if its below 50% its worth complaing then eh? It supposed to download at around so other people have told me, 800-950kbps which would be awesome, but seeing how its around 540 is a considerable loss... Well i'll try in the early hours, report back hear, then complian lol. Ok now what about these dongle things...can someone help me on which 1's to get? Seriously im stumped on it...

12-14-2007, 03:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
†TYRANICK†™ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Help with new wireless connection Sorry i meant KBPS. Anyway can u help with the USB dongle thing though?

12-14-2007, 07:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,608 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with new wireless connection Are you looking for a wired or wireless connection? What is the exact make/model of the computer or computers you plan on using these with? Laptops, desktops? Free PCI slots, free PCMCIA slot? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-14-2007, 08:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
†TYRANICK†™ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Help with new wireless connection Wireless...as said in my thread? lol. "My system" is the computer we want a dongle for. desktop, laptop iunno its a intel celeron i think, custom build aint got specs of it. No we dont want a pci cards, we want usb dongles.

12-14-2007, 11:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,608 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with new wireless connection Well, what is the exact make/model of the router? Is it an 802.11n model, or 802.11g? Here's a whole list of 802.11g models: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE Here's a list of 802.11n models: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-17-2007, 02:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
†TYRANICK†™ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Help with new wireless connection Thanks that helped a lot :) yes it was 802.11g.