Why does my internet go so slow?

Question

Well i have Intenet with Verizon and i have the Antiontec GT704WG. I login yo my Router and it said:
Speed(Down/Up): 861 / 156 Kbps

But when i actually download something of the internet it goes at 90kps max....
Why is this please help me.

Another thing. I scan my pc for viruses or trojans or spywares. But nothign was found.
I use Nod32 and Ewido for spyware removal. Please help.

Answer 1

ahm...do you know the difference between kB(kilobytes) and kb(kilobits) ?

since 1 byte = 8 bits and your router told you your download speed is 861 kb(bits)per second,
861/8 = 107,625, which isnt that far away from 90kB(bytes)per second..

Answer 2

Well, the default settings in Windows are not optimize for broadband use. There are a number of settings which you can change to optimize your Internet connection speed. Many of the settings are not easily accessible but can be adjust using free programs, such as TCP/IP Optimizer and/or Dr. TCP.

1. TCP/IP Optimizer (http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php)

2. Dr. TCP (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/578)

Both are fairly easy to use. The websites I listed above provide the download links as well as info on how to use the 2 programs.

Alternatively, you can also download a trial version of TuneUp Utilities 2007 (http://www.tune-up.com/download/tu2007/). You can use it for free for 30 days. It is one of the best system utility suites I have used. It has a great tool to optimize your Internet connection speed. All you need to do is select the type of connection you have and the program does the rest. In addition, if you use either Internet Explorer or Firefox, it will also optimize their settings for optimal performance.

Answer 3

First
90KB/s =720Kb/s
I am sure you don't know your Bytes from your bits.
b= bit
B=byte
1B = 8b

Retest your seed with these
Internet Speed Tests
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
http://helpme.att.net/dsl/speedtest/
http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html
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Your results are well within specs for the ATT basic DSL plan. I found I needed to upgrade to the "Pro Package" to view streaming videos without the video periodically stopping to allow the download to catch up.


AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet Express Package
384 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps download speed
128 to 384 Kbps upload speed $14.99/ month

AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet Pro Package
1.5 to 3.0 Mbps 384 to 512 Kbps $24.99 /month

AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet Elite Package
3.0 to 6.0 Mbps 384 to 608 Kbps $34.99

Answer 4

nothing is wrong. i have the exact same connection as you.

my max download is also 89-90kbps.
the 156kbps is the connection speed. doesn't mean you will be downloading at that speed.

that's just the speed for the $14.95 a month from verizon. if you want more speed, just pay more.

Answer 5

well yeah thats the normal speed for for Verizon ($14.99 for a year). Up is the maximum speen you can download ever, and it bearly reaches that speed because the network is so huge. as for the anti virus, i recommend you use avast anti virus.

Answer 6

these steps below will help clean up your computer and make it faster
In Internet explorer at top of window select tools - then delete browser history
- then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks
-Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once
and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.
This will create new cookies.

Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.
click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.
Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click
and new box will come up - select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are -
then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.
Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.
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find search delete history
on key boad press ctlr H
no software needed
you have what you need
find search delete history
on key board press ctlr h
In Internet explorer at top of window select tools
then delete browser history - then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks
Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once
and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.
This will create new cookies.
Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.
Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click and new box will come up
select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are - then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top
by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.
Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.
if you want book marks removed click on star at top of screen
right click the ones you don"t want choose delete
GO TO THIS SITE TO
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

SEARCH
type in disk clean up
go start on blue bar (task bar)
choose search or find
then choose all files and folders
type in word you are looking for
when you see these icons
double click on them until you find what you are looking for
so you dont have to do this again
go back to same icon
right click
choose create short cut on desk top
close all windows
a new icon will be on your desk top
click to open