Speed problem

spence · 07-05-2009, 03:10 PM

I'm not sure what the problem might be but my speed up to my computer is 4mbps (measured by a tech). The speed that I'm running at is 2.84 mbps as tested on my computer, I can't figure out where or how I'm missing just over 1mbps. I am running Vista (premium) x64, 8 gig of ram , quad processer, tons of hard drive space. Any ideas?

Prometheus_Fire · 07-05-2009, 04:58 PM

Your upload/download speed will vary at certain points in the day due to issues like contention and what you have running on your computer.

If your connection from your ISP is 4MBit then 2.84MBitp/s downstream is a good speed.

Check your ISPs Terms and Conditions. You'll find that you'll almost never receive the full 4MBitp/s due to issues like contention (You're probably sharing your internet connection with 24 to 48 other people and if they are all using the internet at the same time, your bandwidth will suffer as a result). If you want higher speeds than you're getting, you're really going to have to pay for a line upgrade and hope that your telephone line will support higher bandwidth.

spence · 07-05-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Prometheus_Fire

Your upload/download speed will vary at certain points in the day due to issues like contention and what you have running on your computer.

If your connection from your ISP is 4MBit then 2.84MBitp/s downstream is a good speed.

Check your ISPs Terms and Conditions. You'll find that you'll almost never receive the full 4MBitp/s due to issues like contention (You're probably sharing your internet connection with 24 to 48 other people and if they are all using the internet at the same time, your bandwidth will suffer as a result). If you want higher speeds than you're getting, you're really going to have to pay for a line upgrade and hope that your telephone line will support higher bandwidth.

The service (provider) I'm using taps into your personal phone line preventing you from having to share your connection.I am paying for the higher speed , I just can't figure out why I can't get 4mbps if that's what is going into the computer.

Prometheus_Fire · 07-06-2009, 12:59 AM

Interesting. I've never heard of an ISP that offers a dedicated non-shared leased line to a home user. Normally they're restricted to businesses and can cost thousands.

What speed are you paying for?

**johnwill** · 07-06-2009, 06:22 AM

I'm a bit dubious about the "direct line" as well.

07-05-2009, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
spence Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19 OS: xp	Speed problem I'm not sure what the problem might be but my speed up to my computer is 4mbps (measured by a tech). The speed that I'm running at is 2.84 mbps as tested on my computer, I can't figure out where or how I'm missing just over 1mbps. I am running Vista (premium) x64, 8 gig of ram , quad processer, tons of hard drive space. Any ideas?

07-05-2009, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Prometheus_Fire Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 134 OS: Win2K, WinXP, Win Vista, Win2K3, Win2K8, IOS	Re: Speed problem Your upload/download speed will vary at certain points in the day due to issues like contention and what you have running on your computer. If your connection from your ISP is 4MBit then 2.84MBitp/s downstream is a good speed. Check your ISPs Terms and Conditions. You'll find that you'll almost never receive the full 4MBitp/s due to issues like contention (You're probably sharing your internet connection with 24 to 48 other people and if they are all using the internet at the same time, your bandwidth will suffer as a result). If you want higher speeds than you're getting, you're really going to have to pay for a line upgrade and hope that your telephone line will support higher bandwidth. __________________ Scintillate, scintillate, asteroid minific; Feign do I fathom your nature's specific Exaltedly set on the aether capacious A reasonable facsimile of a gem carbonaceous.

07-06-2009, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Prometheus_Fire Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 134 OS: Win2K, WinXP, Win Vista, Win2K3, Win2K8, IOS	Re: Speed problem Interesting. I've never heard of an ISP that offers a dedicated non-shared leased line to a home user. Normally they're restricted to businesses and can cost thousands. What speed are you paying for? __________________ Scintillate, scintillate, asteroid minific; Feign do I fathom your nature's specific Exaltedly set on the aether capacious A reasonable facsimile of a gem carbonaceous.

07-06-2009, 06:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Speed problem I'm a bit dubious about the "direct line" as well. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience