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    Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Jack, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. Jack

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    So, I have always said around here how I have the worse internet speeds of anyone here (although there are exceptions.) Now I am wondering, because I was changing some settings and saw this...

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    I have always gotten at the most 180 kilobytes per second. Now assuming kilobits per second, which in case it still is different. :confused:
     
    Jack, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. soulsaver_8229

    soulsaver_8229 Notebook Consultant

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    Where do you live? What speed's are you paying for via your ISP?

    And try speedtest.net see what kinda results you get......need you try them throughout the day, cant use 1 sample of speed and expect it to be end all be all result.
     
    soulsaver_8229, Apr 22, 2011
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  3. Jack

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    Like I said, I have always gotten around 180 kilobytes per second max. This is not just one result. I figured this was just normal, but now in seeing the router page, I am confused.
     
    Jack, Apr 22, 2011
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    The router page is simply stating the downstream and upstream sync speed. The actual speed of your connection comes down to the line quality, server load, etc.

    Also, KB =/= Kb.
     
    Amnesiac, Apr 23, 2011
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  5. Jack

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    Ok then. I just didn't know what the data on that page represented. In that case, I'll have to check with AT&T. Their lowest plan for internet seems to be way above what I have now, although we signed up when this was the average internet connection speed.
     
    Jack, Apr 23, 2011
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  6. GKDesigns

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    Run Begin Test and report your down and up speeds in bps (bits per second), not Bytes.

    GK
     
    GKDesigns, Apr 23, 2011
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    As originally stated, I had said that when converted to kilobits per second, it was different. Now I see what that data on the main page represents.
     
    Jack, Apr 23, 2011
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  8. GKDesigns

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    The suggested test would yield actual speeds to compare with your broadband service level to answer your original question.

    GK
     
    GKDesigns, Apr 23, 2011
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