Anybody else with slow broadband? I have installed some network monitoring software.. and the connection to outside line is up and down all the time. When doing a ping www.yahoo.com -t in command prompt, it times out every so often for a few seconds. Doing my head in. Any advice??
2007-01-12 07:51:26 · 8 answers · asked by jrajohn 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I had this problem too and took the advice of my service provider.
If you have extension sockets whether in use or not, these too need an ADSL filter. Once you put filters on all telephone sockets your connection will sink in at the correct speed. I didn't believe this at the first instance but it did work. All extension sockets without a filter will interfere with the signal.
My ISP connection is 2MB but I sink in at 2.3 MB 300,000 BPS faster than the connection speed that I bought the package at.
I also use an internal ADSL modem.
Try asking BT to optimise you exchange line (FREE SERVICE).
I hope that this info helps you.
2007-01-12 08:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by tunisianboy46 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you see and what you get are two different things. A few variables too. Mine registers at 240 kbps but I get anywhere from 20 kbps to 100 kbps, where the higher range is at night. Depends how far you are from your source. You should notably pick up more when closer to the source. Also, depending on the time of day too. During the daytime it is slower, but at night time my speed my quadruple. Now for phone lines,(I did not read question right first time) there is a DSL filter you can buy that runs about $8 at a computer store. Having interference, such as radio waves, or TV, may slow it down or if you have a long line from phone plug will inhibit the speed.
2007-01-12 07:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they advertise "up to 8 meg" - but in reality you will never actually get that as your phone line will probably only support 2.
It may just be something wrong with your line at the moment, or the fact that your line only supports 1meg - that depends where abouts you are etc, as to what is actually installed.
I know this isn't much help, but it's a bit info for you if you didn't know it.
2007-01-12 08:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
DSL speeds will vary depending on distance from the source of the signal. Cable will differentiate depending on the number of users on the node.
2007-01-12 07:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a potential speed. However, factors such as distance from exchange, other users on line can seriously affect the speed.
Don't fret.
2007-01-12 08:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to talk to your internet provider and inform them that you are dropping packets often. They can do alot more diagnostics on your line that you will be able to.
2007-01-12 07:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by phoenix_61_98 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I GOT A TELEPHONE CABLE HEAVY AND THICK FROM PC WORLD FOR COMPUTER'S AND MINE IS FINE NOW ASK THEM ABOUT IT
2007-01-12 07:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably a problem with the computer, try another one...
2007-01-12 07:55:25 · answer #8 · answered by igul222 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋