What's going on seriously :@

[paul4wolves]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/610172594.png (http://www.speedtest.net)
ADSL Link Downstream Upstream Connection Speed 384 kbps 474 kbps Line Attenuation 66.0 db 39.6 db Noise Margin 11.9 db 12.0 db
Thats off my router btw

but WTH is going on why is it so bad? Have my ISP capped me or something?

SO annoying 0.12 download - that's a JOKE. :|

[Agnostic Bear]

Reboot your router.

[kk.]

is that still faster then what the web used to be capable of? lol

Reset? if not go into your rooter settings and change like the wireless signal or something

oh, maybe its your ping too

[paul4wolves]

yep ive reset MANY times. takes like a YEAR to load google. :| any more ideas?

[kk.]

whats your routers make? And whats up with your ping, that looks like the problem?

try this: http://www.pingtest.net/

[Agnostic Bear]

Ring your isp do it now stop asking here I have solved your problem you may mail me £1.59.

[paul4wolves]

its a sagen F@ST 2504 (the normal sky one) and I don't know whats going on with it, it didn't used to be this bad but today i booted up and it was pure ****.

I think ma ISP have capped me? for downloading too much?

im on a unlimited contract though? :/

CONFUSED

EDIT : sounds like a plan Jewish Bear, gotta wait an hour till ma dad gets back though :/

[[Chris]]

Aha, i had this problem, Its some sort of virus i think :s because as soon as i went back to OSx it was perfectly fine.. So, i went back to windows and the same happened.. So.. its something on your computer i think

[paul4wolves]

I dont think so because my router says that I am getting 384kbs download speed which is about 0.3mbs + ive tryed 3 different computers.

EDIT: OMG improvement!!!! YAYYYY http://www.speedtest.net/result/610224965.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[kk.]

try this: http://www.pingtest.net/
^^^^^^

[x-glow]

Haha dude, Lol Mines like that, accept like 0.11 MB :L I have crap internet atm :@

[GommeInc]

Mine was terrible the last few days. It was at 1mb/s or just under (.96ish). It's fine now though. Have you asked around your area, to see if they've had problems too?

[Grippz]

Restart you're router as previous people have said, also.. check out http://www.mybroadbandspeed.com - I prefer that to speedtest. If the problems persist call you're ISP

[StefanWolves]

http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05686462.png (http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk)

paying for £20mb, only getting 7.

[Recursion]

I dont think so because my router says that I am getting 384kbs download speed which is about 0.3mbs + ive tryed 3 different computers.

EDIT: OMG improvement!!!! YAYYYY


384kBp/s actually = 3Mbp/s.

Kilobytes and Megabits.

[Jordulti]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/610533363.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Hm. Mines fast =D

[jackass]

Restart you're router as previous people have said, also.. check out http://www.mybroadbandspeed.com - I prefer that to speedtest. If the problems persist call you're ISP

If you read the rest of his thread you would see that he has already restarted his router many times!

[kk.]

and this isnt a post your speed thread!

[Markeh]

Mine's a bit iffy at the moment. I usually get 6Mb usually, but just done a test and...

http://www.speedtest.net/result/610565231.png (http://www.speedtest.net)http://www.pingtest.net/result/2349271.png (http://www.pingtest.net)

We pay for 10Mb.

[syko2006]

Oh man, how annoying must that be! :D
Good luck getting it sorted mate. :)

[Stephen!]

and this isnt a post your speed thread!

repeated.

Everytime somebody asks about their connection, it becomes a post your own thread... christ.

[GommeInc]

repeated.

Everytime somebody asks about their connection, it becomes a post your own thread... christ.
It does seem that way :P

Posting your own speeds is about as useful as saying your car is fine when someone else is having problems with theres, then going on to post the specs :/

Back on topic, have you noticed any changes paul4wolves?

[kk.]

ill repeat, if its not, check that ping test because yours seems really off..

[Agnostic Bear]

:eusa_whis


http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05693560.png

[LOLROB]

I had this problem few weeks ago best thing to do is buy a new router :)

I did not have to pay because of 3 year warranty

also this is the speed test from the college I go to

http://www.speedtest.net/result/611103301.png

I live just a 5 min walk away from the college I go to and I get 4-6mbps download speed

[kk.]

I had this problem few weeks ago best thing to do is buy a new router :)

I did not have to pay because of 3 year warranty

also this is the speed test from the college I go to

http://www.speedtest.net/result/611103301.png

I live just a 5 min walk away from the college I go to and I get 4-6mbps download speed

the difference is schools and universities are on different lines i do believe. they have to support whole networks of computers and possibly way above 200 computers connecting to the internet

[GommeInc]

:eusa_whis


http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05693560.png
If you were within a metre of me, then this metre ruler would come in useful. But alas, you get away this time :(

[Stephen!]

I had this problem few weeks ago best thing to do is buy a new router :)

I did not have to pay because of 3 year warranty

also this is the speed test from the college I go to

http://www.speedtest.net/result/611103301.png

I live just a 5 min walk away from the college I go to and I get 4-6mbps download speed

That speed is really bad for a college.

[Jahova]

Jump aboard the boat of bad-internets;
http://www.speedtest.net/result/611223310.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[Markeh]

repeated.

Everytime somebody asks about their connection, it becomes a post your own thread... christ.

In my defense, I had similar problems to him (slow internet), so mine was justified.

[paul4wolves]

Jump aboard the boat of bad-internets;
http://www.speedtest.net/result/611223310.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

That is WELL good LIKE 20 tomes better than mine :|

and I just did a ping test and it said I had 3352 ping with 1751 jitter so I guess there is something wrong - OBVIOUSLY

I used to get about 1 to 2mb.

Ive asked my dad to ring up and he said no. EVEN THOUGH i said its free. his excuse was that 'ive just been on my laptop and it works fine' OMFGG :eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall :eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall :eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall :eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall:eusa_wall

[Barmi]

Oh cool, a speed thread. :eusa_whis

http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05702735.png (http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk)

[kk.]

Oh cool, a speed thread. :eusa_whis

http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05702735.png (http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk)

which uni are you at again? :P

[GommeInc]

which uni are you at again? :P
He's at Cambridge or something like that :P

[DaveN]

Sounds like a line issue. If you dial 0800 169 0199 do you hear crackling (Don't worry its the BT status line for BT broadband) If so its a line fault which you need to report to your phone operator (Usually 150 from your landline)

Now if the line is clear, There maybe a kink in the cable from the router to the master socket (Is your Router plugged directly into the master socket or through an extension?) Have you checked this? If there is a kink in the cable, Maybe try a different cable, or try plugging directly into a master socket and trying again. If there is no kinks and no damage to the cable try another ADSL filter.

Oh before I forget, If its connected through an extension, is the extension before or after the filter?

Once all this has been checked and no issues found, Its time to call Technical Support Services at Sky/Easynet (If your not the account holder don't even try as they ask account related questions for "security") their number (open 8am-8pm) is 0800 0287855 option 3. They may ask you to use the test socket to see if this improves the issue. If not, Easynet will go into your exchange and check your line and then get back to you (Usually within 72hrs) with a resolution. (Which may mean they send a new modem etc)

[paul4wolves]

Sounds like a line issue. If you dial 0800 169 0199 do you hear crackling (Don't worry its the BT status line for BT broadband) If so its a line fault which you need to report to your phone operator (Usually 150 from your landline)

Now if the line is clear, There maybe a kink in the cable from the router to the master socket (Is your Router plugged directly into the master socket or through an extension?) Have you checked this? If there is a kink in the cable, Maybe try a different cable, or try plugging directly into a master socket and trying again. If there is no kinks and no damage to the cable try another ADSL filter.

Oh before I forget, If its connected through an extension, is the extension before or after the filter?

Once all this has been checked and no issues found, Its time to call Technical Support Services at Sky/Easynet (If your not the account holder don't even try as they ask account related questions for "security") their number (open 8am-8pm) is 0800 0287855 option 3. They may ask you to use the test socket to see if this improves the issue. If not, Easynet will go into your exchange and check your line and then get back to you (Usually within 72hrs) with a resolution. (Which may mean they send a new modem etc)


At the moment ive plugged my router directly into my master socket and have tried 2 different rj11 cables and have tryed different ADSL filters too. My phone is crackling like HELL. My dad rang BT a while back and they did a line test and they said it was fine. Ive also tried it in the test socket and again - no luck.

Ill have to pursade my dad to ring up sky.

Thanks for your help +rep

[DaveN]

Crackling like hell?

Means line fault matey, Try unplugging everything (Try a new ADSL filter) with no extensions (unplug everything except the router and phone and adsl filter) if it resolves it, Then issue is on your end not between you and the exchange, Check each connection by readding them one by one.

Why ring BT up to get some guy in India tell you the line is great? do it online at http://www.bt.com/consumerFaultTracking/?page_id=furl_cyaft&s_cid=con_FURL_faults

If the crackling still present I'd badger BT more than Sky as this sounds more of a line fault.

Oh If you need a new ADSL filter, You cover the postage and I'll mail you one free (PM me if you need)

[paul4wolves]

Crackling like hell?

Means line fault matey, Try unplugging everything (Try a new ADSL filter) with no extensions (unplug everything except the router and phone and adsl filter) if it resolves it, Then issue is on your end not between you and the exchange, Check each connection by readding them one by one.

Why ring BT up to get some guy in India tell you the line is great? do it online at http://www.bt.com/consumerFaultTracking/?page_id=furl_cyaft&s_cid=con_FURL_faults

If the crackling still present I'd badger BT more than Sky as this sounds more of a line fault.

Oh If you need a new ADSL filter, You cover the postage and I'll mail you one free (PM me if you need)

I tried that website the other day but im using the line so i couldnt check it :/ ill try it at school.

Ive tried numerous ADSL filters and they all did the same.

I think that sky have put a cap on me for downloading torrents or something because it seems strange to be 384 kbs exactly. :/

[DaveN]

I tried that website the other day but im using the line so i couldnt check it :/ ill try it at school.

Ive tried numerous ADSL filters and they all did the same.

I think that sky have put a cap on me for downloading torrents or something because it seems strange to be 384 kbs exactly. :/
Which package are you on Base, Mid, Max or connect?

You can test the line, It means if you are on the telephone making a phone call.

[Recursion]

Unplug the router and the ADSL splitter, plug the phone straight into the master socket, does it still crackle? If not then it isn't BT's problem.

[paul4wolves]

@daveN ----im on sky MAX I think
@recursion---- It's still crackles in the master socket

I think ive pursaded my dad to ring up :D He said he'll do it at 7 sooooo we'll see. :P

[DaveN]

MAX there are no caps, and on the MAX network (WHich uses Easynets Wholesale premium network) there are no limiters. It truly is unlimited subject to fair usage but they don't record usage which is really good

[paul4wolves]

That is FANTASTIC news :D
cause ive downloaded some 'dodgy' stuff if you know what i mean :P

[jackass]

MAX there are no caps, and on the MAX network (WHich uses Easynets Wholesale premium network) there are no limiters. It truly is unlimited subject to fair usage but they don't record usage which is really good

They can still cap you for i) going over the fair usage limit ii) going against their terms and conditions.


That is FANTASTIC news :D
cause ive downloaded some 'dodgy' stuff if you know what i mean :P

Paul, you make it sound proper bad. :P

[paul4wolves]

LMAOO I dont mean like child pron or anything LOOL

Just like W7, music etc..

[Recursion]

MAX there are no caps, and on the MAX network (WHich uses Easynets Wholesale premium network) there are no limiters. It truly is unlimited subject to fair usage but they don't record usage which is really good

This whole post contradicts it self, I'm on an "unlimited" plan from BT, but do they cap me? Yes they do if I end up downloading 100GB in a calendar month.

[jackass]

This whole post contradicts it self, I'm on an "unlimited" plan from BT, but do they cap me? Yes they do if I end up downloading 100GB in a calendar month.

Yeah, but pretty much all 'Unlimited' packages have a fair usage policy cap. :(

[paul4wolves]

Sky Broadband: You must subscribe to your chosen Broadband product for 12 months. Monthly subscription: Sky Broadband Base £5; Sky Broadband Everyday £10; Sky Broadband Unlimited £15; you’ll get £5 discount each month provided you take Sky Talk. Sky Talk pricing and call rates may vary, current rates can be found at sky.com/skytalk. Broadband Connect product at £17 per month is available to customers outside our network area. Monthly usage limits: Base – 2GB; Everyday – 10GB; Unlimited – Unlimited; Connect – 40GB & subject to Traffic Management Policy. Maximum upload speed: Base – 400Kb; Everyday – 600Kb; Unlimited –1.3Mb; Connect –448Kb. Home installation £50. If your PC/laptop is not wireless enabled, you can buy the necessary equipment from Sky. Wireless coverage depends on variable factors within the home. MAC users receive 12 months free McAfee VirusScan worth £19.99.


Mines unlimited XD took 47 seconds to load. gimmie my 47 second back :P

Edited by N!ck (Forum Moderator): Accidental double post merged.

[kk.]

unlimited doesnt mean fast though..

[Agnostic Bear]

Ya'll should just sign up to 50mbit from Virgin Media, no caps, no fair usage, no limits.

Man I could download 200gb tomorrow and they wouldn't even care.

[Tomm]

Apart from we don't all live in an area that VM provide cable services to :P


Ya'll should just sign up to 50mbit from Virgin Media, no caps, no fair usage, no limits.

Man I could download 200gb tomorrow and they wouldn't even care.

[N!ck]

Ya'll should just sign up to 50mbit from Virgin Media, no caps, no fair usage, no limits.

Man I could download 200gb tomorrow and they wouldn't even care.

This.

At the moment, VM's 50Mbit, SKY's max and all Be* and O2 (LLU not access) packages are the only genuinely unlimited ones.

VM are going to start imposing some sort of limit at some time though aren't they?

[kk.]

if you even get cable..

[Recursion]

Can't get cable here.

[DaveN]

They can still cap you for i) going over the fair usage limit ii) going against their terms and conditions.

What fair usage limits?EVen then in their TOS it says "We do not cap" they email you asking you to calm down.

BT Say unlimited with a 40gb cap (they make no attempts to hide it) Where as sky it is truly unlimited.

As for VM they traffic shape so much it makes their service unusable at times.

[Pyroka]

Heres my university speed, well heres the ping first..

http://www.pingtest.net/result/2543153.png

Sounds good right? Well....

http://www.speedtest.net/result/612859574.png

Now slash that because of the proxy we have to ******* go through which is based in Stoke (I'm in Stafford >_>), and then divide again by how many god damn people try to play world of warcraft and xbox live on the network.

Oh and the fact the switches here are 10mb tbase or w.e................ yeah, its ******* awful, i cant even watch iplayer without it crying about freezing. The only place which doesnt go throguh proxies is the gaming room, where you get 128mb speeds. Arses or what.

[Recursion]

What fair usage limits?EVen then in their TOS it says "We do not cap" they email you asking you to calm down.

BT Say unlimited with a 40gb cap (they make no attempts to hide it) Where as sky it is truly unlimited.

As for VM they traffic shape so much it makes their service unusable at times.

Which option is this? I'm on Option 3 Unlimited* and there is NO mention of a cap using numbers, Im pretty sure we downloaded over 40GB last month due to Linux, Windows 7, and a couple of HUGE Steam games added to that the 1.5GB we generally use a day.

[kk.]

Heres my university speed, well heres the ping first..

http://www.pingtest.net/result/2543153.png

Sounds good right? Well....

http://www.speedtest.net/result/612859574.png

Now slash that because of the proxy we have to ******* go through which is based in Stoke (I'm in Stafford >_>), and then divide again by how many god damn people try to play world of warcraft and xbox live on the network.

Oh and the fact the switches here are 10mb tbase or w.e................ yeah, its ******* awful, i cant even watch iplayer without it crying about freezing. The only place which doesnt go throguh proxies is the gaming room, where you get 128mb speeds. Arses or what.

Surely that's the real speed. It doesn't test your potential speed. I assume you used ur computer to get it in which case it's already gone through the proxy, as well as still being used by the university for whatever else like wow or live.. No?

[Pyroka]

Then why am I getting 500kb download speed at the moment? You'd have to see it to believe it :P Its because they limit halls dramatically, its not the real speed for halls though.

[DaveN]

Then why am I getting 500kb download speed at the moment? You'd have to see it to believe it :P Its because they limit halls dramatically, its not the real speed for halls though.
In Manchester University I remember there was a way to increase your speed. If your in Owens Park you get some people in tower block running servers in their halls of residence. I remember having the biggest LAN party ever at Owens Park

[N!ck]

In Manchester University I remember there was a way to increase your speed. If your in Owens Park you get some people in tower block running servers in their halls of residence. I remember having the biggest LAN party ever at Owens Park

More details please. I'm staying in Oak House at the moment ;).

[DaveN]

More details please. I'm staying in Oak House at the moment ;).
Do you know anyone in Owens Park? You need to get in with the "computer geeks" there and you'll be invited

[Fehm]

Ouch. Anyone inform me if this is any good?

http://www.speedtest.net/result/613416322.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[paul4wolves]

10 times ass good as mine but still pretty **** LOL

[Recursion]

****, because considering I am downloading a STEAM game and maxing out our connection....

http://www.speedtest.net/result/613421188.png

[N!ck]

Do you know anyone in Owens Park? You need to get in with the "computer geeks" there and you'll be invited

Not really. Different people are in there every year anyway though.