I used to connect at 8.1mbps (I live next door to the exchange) without any trouble but over the last two weeks I've been losing speed on a daily basis, down to 7.7mbps, then 7.6, now its at 6.6mbps. Why would this be happening?
2007-07-23 23:47:48 · 3 answers · asked by duck_hairback 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Waterlogged phone lines.
2007-07-23 23:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by oldhombre 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's simple, your line will always negotiate the quickest speed it can run at without dropping. You might find that some days (Due to any number of conditions beyond your control) that it's quick and other days it could slow down. The quickest way to bring it back up to speed is reboot the router, however this won't always take it back up to maximum.
It's nothing to do with anything you have/haven't got on your computer!
2007-07-24 16:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at your line attenuation and your snrm, if they are higher than normal it could be the weather conditions affecting your copper line.
Try turning your modem off for 30 minutes or so. When you turn it back on you should reconnect at your normal speed. A complete reboot helps sometimes.
2007-07-24 07:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by Lew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋