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Deltaxd

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I got Comcast Network with 16Mbps & powerboost. I am connected to the router with a cable. After running speedtests, the results I had gotten were around 4.52 Mbps Download & 3.39 Mbps Upload at Speedtest.net.
Results from SpeakEasy.net
Download Speed: 3742 kbps (467.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 2705 kbps (338.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

Is this what I'm suppose to be getting or is there something wrong with it?
What tweaks or something I could to get it to what it is originally?

Thanks :)

Edit: I have a MN-500 Router. I wonder if the router affects what I am getting. If it does, what kind of router should I be getting that's good and cheap? Thanks again :)
 

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Deltaxd said:
I got Comcast Network with 16Mbps & powerboost. I am connected to the router with a cable. After running speedtests, the results I had gotten were around 4.52 Mbps Download & 3.39 Mbps Upload at Speedtest.net.
Results from SpeakEasy.net
Download Speed: 3742 kbps (467.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 2705 kbps (338.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

Is this what I'm suppose to be getting or is there something wrong with it?
What tweaks or something I could to get it to what it is originally?

Thanks :)

Edit: I have a MN-500 Router. I wonder if the router affects what I am getting. If it does, what kind of router should I be getting that's good and cheap? Thanks again :)
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Seeing that you use cable broadband, I wouldn't worry to much about those results right at the moment. As you might have guessed with cable there is a drain with speeds due to the mass usage. It's like electricity with peak times and off peak times of usage for lack of a better analogy. Try taking some speed tests at different times during the day and days of the week for a couple of weeks then compare results and then compare to what your ISP is providing. Keeping in mind that what they tell you your speed are, are for perfect conditions, which is 99.9% never achieved. There are some rare cases of matching or bettering said speeds from ISP providers.
 

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Deltaxd said:
I got Comcast Network with 16Mbps & powerboost. I am connected to the router with a cable. After running speedtests, the results I had gotten were around 4.52 Mbps Download & 3.39 Mbps Upload at Speedtest.net.
Results from SpeakEasy.net
Download Speed: 3742 kbps (467.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 2705 kbps (338.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

Is this what I'm suppose to be getting or is there something wrong with it?
What tweaks or something I could to get it to what it is originally?

Thanks :)

Edit: I have a MN-500 Router. I wonder if the router affects what I am getting. If it does, what kind of router should I be getting that's good and cheap? Thanks again :)
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I had this same problem when I upgraded to the 16 mbps modem.


1. Unplug the router. (Power and ethernet cable)

2. Then hit the reset button on the Comcast modem [below the ethernet port(with a pen or something)]

3. Then wait for the lights on the modem to stop flashing and are solid.

4. And finally re-power and re-connect the router.

The Comcast guys said this would "Sync" your router and modem. After doing so, I was at 16mbps, from an original speed of 4.87 mbps
 

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    HP Pavilion Elite
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    AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Some Amount of Motherness
    Memory
    6.O GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA nVIDIA GeForce GT 240 512MB DDR5
    Sound Card
    Some Amount of Soundness
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two Monitors: HP w1907 & Acer P191w
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    1440x900 & 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Blue 500GB
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    Some Amount of Voltageness
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    Hp Pavilion Elite Case
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    Some Amount of Coolingness
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    HP: Model Number: KB0911
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    HP: M/N:M-SBQ133
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    Comcast: 20 MB/S
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Some Amount of Motherness
    Memory
    6.O GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA nVIDIA GeForce GT 240 512MB DDR5
    Sound Card
    Some Amount of Soundness
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two Monitors: HP w1907 & Acer P191w
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 & 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Blue 500GB
    PSU
    Some Amount of Voltageness
    Case
    Hp Pavilion Elite Case
    Cooling
    Some Amount of Coolingness
    Keyboard
    HP: Model Number: KB0911
    Mouse
    HP: M/N:M-SBQ133
    Internet Speed
    Comcast: 20 MB/S
    Other Info
    I have two monitors! I play Call of Duty: Black Ops & Modern Warfare II - Both on PC. Contact me through my website: ChaseKurry.com
Deltaxd said:
Americano said:
Deltaxd said:
@Above, thanks i'll try that and see if it'll help.
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Let me know if it works. ;)
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It didn't work. I think it got worst. I've ran it before I did it, it was 7.61. After result was 2.xx
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Try connecting the modem directly to the computer, and than do a speed test.

Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test

If your internet speed is running normal (15-16 mbps), while hard-wired to the computer, then we know it is not you connection, and possibly your router.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Some Amount of Motherness
    Memory
    6.O GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA nVIDIA GeForce GT 240 512MB DDR5
    Sound Card
    Some Amount of Soundness
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two Monitors: HP w1907 & Acer P191w
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 & 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Blue 500GB
    PSU
    Some Amount of Voltageness
    Case
    Hp Pavilion Elite Case
    Cooling
    Some Amount of Coolingness
    Keyboard
    HP: Model Number: KB0911
    Mouse
    HP: M/N:M-SBQ133
    Internet Speed
    Comcast: 20 MB/S
    Other Info
    I have two monitors! I play Call of Duty: Black Ops & Modern Warfare II - Both on PC. Contact me through my website: ChaseKurry.com
@Above, okay. I'll try to do that when I have some spare time. Thanks for the response!

Edit: Result I got while my brother is watching youtube. I believe it's getting better :) Thing is, I test it at San Francisco, when I test it at LA server, it hits a 7.xx
 

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Deltaxd said:
@Above, okay. I'll try to do that when I have some spare time. Thanks for the response!

Edit: Result I got while my brother is watching youtube. I believe it's getting better :) Thing is, I test it at San Francisco, when I test it at LA server, it hits a 7.xx
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Your connection is running at that speed with the modem directly plugged into your computer?

If so, I would presume this would be a problem with your connection to the Comcast server; in which case, may be the time to call Comcast. :huh:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Some Amount of Motherness
    Memory
    6.O GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA nVIDIA GeForce GT 240 512MB DDR5
    Sound Card
    Some Amount of Soundness
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two Monitors: HP w1907 & Acer P191w
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 & 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Blue 500GB
    PSU
    Some Amount of Voltageness
    Case
    Hp Pavilion Elite Case
    Cooling
    Some Amount of Coolingness
    Keyboard
    HP: Model Number: KB0911
    Mouse
    HP: M/N:M-SBQ133
    Internet Speed
    Comcast: 20 MB/S
    Other Info
    I have two monitors! I play Call of Duty: Black Ops & Modern Warfare II - Both on PC. Contact me through my website: ChaseKurry.com
I don't think you'll ever see the full 16mb/s your paying for. If you want to verify that and prove me wrong, which you more than likely will, please do. But I don't think there is anything wrong with your connection. I mean your ping is 19ms. I'm on a 130mb/s link and I have a ~70ms ping. I don't think there is a problem with your network.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Neo
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intergrated Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    160GB
    PSU
    Power Adapter
    Case
    It's special, it flips open :)
    Keyboard
    Acer
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    Down: 16mb/s Up: 1.6mb/s
    Other Info
    I killed my HP Laptop :'(
CrucialHoax said:
I don't think you'll ever see the full 16mb/s your paying for. If you want to verify that and prove me wrong, which you more than likely will, please do. But I don't think there is anything wrong with your connection. I mean your ping is 19ms. I'm on a 130mb/s link and I have a ~70ms ping. I don't think there is a problem with your network.
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Couldn't it be the distance they are away from the Comcast server?

 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Some Amount of Motherness
    Memory
    6.O GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA nVIDIA GeForce GT 240 512MB DDR5
    Sound Card
    Some Amount of Soundness
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two Monitors: HP w1907 & Acer P191w
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 & 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Blue 500GB
    PSU
    Some Amount of Voltageness
    Case
    Hp Pavilion Elite Case
    Cooling
    Some Amount of Coolingness
    Keyboard
    HP: Model Number: KB0911
    Mouse
    HP: M/N:M-SBQ133
    Internet Speed
    Comcast: 20 MB/S
    Other Info
    I have two monitors! I play Call of Duty: Black Ops & Modern Warfare II - Both on PC. Contact me through my website: ChaseKurry.com
Americano said:
Couldn't it be the distance they are away from the Comcast server?
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Correct. The closer the end-user's network hardware is the ISP server the greater the connection speed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Neo
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intergrated Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    160GB
    PSU
    Power Adapter
    Case
    It's special, it flips open :)
    Keyboard
    Acer
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    Down: 16mb/s Up: 1.6mb/s
    Other Info
    I killed my HP Laptop :'(
Just to show it's not just Comcast, I use a different ISP and, running the same speed tests, have found the results to vary by a full order of magnitude, depending on time of day, day of week, etc. I'm guessing that when everyone else is streaming HD Video over the network (probably Redskin game or something like that), there's nearly no bandwidth left.

I've tried all the network tuning tips and nothing makes any real difference.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Athlon x64 4400
    Motherboard
    ASUS A8n32-deluxe
    Memory
    OCZ 2GB low-latency 3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1600
    Sound Card
    B-enspirer CMI8788
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 24-inch flat panel
    Screen Resolution
    19290x1280
    Hard Drives
    WD 320GB SATA II
    PSU
    350 watt enermax
    Case
    Antec PS180
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 gaming
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Broadband -- 15MB
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