NTL 20MB broadband... but my download speed is 948kb/s (speedtest.net) :-/

unklerosco · 10-10-2008 08:09AM

ROC1977 wrote: »

Just tried to check my modem status online and the only screen I can look at is SYSTEM. All the others say not allowed view contact cable company???

Thats right... If u can see those pages ur connection aint right.. As I found out as I could always see them

Sudsy86 · 10-10-2008 06:41PM

Hey Guy,

I left infor here earlier on how to increase your transfer speed using the TCP Optimiser...I have another ferw tricks for torrents that some might find handy other may not see results...Hit me up on a PM as i dont have time to browse much for replies...Ill try explain as best as possible how i do this and for example...I downloaded the get smart film recently...It was 719MB in size and it took 8minutes...I'm on the UPC 20MB package...i Never have problems with torrents or gaming...I know ye all seem to be in Dublin...Im in Limerick and my connection is a Breeze...Im sure i can help some of ye out...But be nice hehe

As for those complaining anout torrents...I understand where ye are coming from but dont get 2 upset over it cause it could be worse...Just be happy that nobody got killed during this whole experience...Be positive and realise that there are tricks out there...Ye may not know them but in the words of another user on here..."google is a great tool"...Its not what u know its how u use it:):):)

ROC1977 · 14-10-2008 06:04PM

My broadband is finally sorted. After reinstalling vista, setting up a static ip, port forwarding ports, updated drivers, read endless forums, guides, posts, moved my router as far away from my modem as the ethernet would let me, etc etc. But after days of trying different things. Finally. And now getting 30meg speeds?? Don't ask me what I did. lol 6pm now and speed test is giving me about 30meg, which I doubt is right. I'll try download from rapidshare and see. Also torrents up to about 900kbps which isn't the best but not too bad at all.

14-10-2008 06:41PM

try http://myspeed.visualware.com/servers/dub.html instead

pbirney · 14-10-2008 07:24PM

I find this site to be the most accurate for speed tests:

http://www.irishisptest.com/runmyspeed.php

~Paul.

christophicus · 14-10-2008 07:54PM

I can't even load up speedtest.net .

Quit stealing my bandwidths !!!!

RoosterIllusion · 14-10-2008 07:56PM

The speed your line is sold as is actually a case of them being able to provide you with up to that speed.

So if you have a 20mb line and you get 5mb from it, that's part of the deal.

ROC1977 · 14-10-2008 11:15PM

just checked the two speed tests you lads posted. And getting about the 19meg mark on both at 11pm and the same on magnet. Rapidshare dl'ing at 2.2mb and torrents 1.2mb. So I'm happy with that and I leave all my settings alone now. While the goings good.:D

J-blk · 15-10-2008 07:47AM

ROC1977 wrote: »

So I'm happy with that and I leave all my settings alone now. While the goings good.:D

I'm still not sure if it has anything to do with settings though - up to the 10th of October, my speeds were absolutely terrible for a couple of weeks. Since then, it's been fine and I'm seeing speeds up to 2.3MB down very often so it does seem like UPC were messing with something for awhile but it's all good now and hopefully will stay that way

. I didn't have to change any of my settings during the problems though (nothing worked anyway) and it eventually just sorted itself out.

ROC1977 · 15-10-2008 09:24AM

I'd say your right. No harm anyway my system needed cleaning up. Vista for the first time since I got the PC last year is running fast.
Happy days for now. lol

Lenny · 15-10-2008 06:40PM

Anyone have bad speeeds this evening? just tested mine there on sped test.. get 659kb down.. even my downloads from RS are dog slow..

ROC1977 · 16-10-2008 09:32AM

Last night my Chours tv was cutting off all night so maybe thats why your BB was so slow.

unklerosco · 16-10-2008 09:34AM

I tried a load of things last night n still nothing... Downloading linux/openoffice etc. It should max out my connection but I was only getting 1-150kbps... My speedtests are fine, getting around 16-20mbps ave

christophicus · 16-10-2008 09:58AM

Lads, at least your getting your full speed for "normal" internet use.

I am on the 20 MB package.

Sudsy86 · 16-10-2008 03:16PM

Chris your gettin perfect speeds for a 6MB connection...Are u using wireless router...If u are this is ur problem...Like i adv the lads earlier download the TCP Optimizer...Some Wireless adapters will only allow 6MB through to the computer...They are Built for 24 and so on so forth depending on the adapter but some need to be changed in the registry to allow for faster speeds...Try this out...It has worked for other...If u are Using a cables connection...Ring UPC...Those speeds are 2low even for a computer issue unless u have norton(i hate norton)

unklerosco · 16-10-2008 08:06PM

running XP via Vmware on my vista system and getting 400-600kbps. Can't get anything like that on my torrents through vista. Weird

clvk07 · 26-10-2008 08:40PM

I am with chorus dublin 3mb and in the last week or two i am having problems with torrents.The speed goes up to 300kbs and after goes down to 0, up again to 100 and zero again, up again and down again.After a while it stays around 40.

I tried to connect directly to ethernet bypassing router no joy.Looking at this thread seems other people have some problems too. Any idea what is happening?

ytareh · 27-10-2008 10:14PM

Oh man UPC service has gone to pot over the last couple of months in Leixlip.New low tonight with Youtube videos cutting out every few seconds ('throttling'?).Sure the new 20 meg speed is great outside peak hours but inside is another very bad story ...Ping has also soared v bad news for gamers...Any alternative in my area? (Leixlip)

ROC1977 · 28-10-2008 09:45AM

ytareh wrote: »

Oh man UPC service has gone to pot over the last couple of months in Leixlip.New low tonight with Youtube videos cutting out every few seconds ('throttling'?).Sure the new 20 meg speed is great outside peak hours but inside is another very bad story ...Ping has also soared v bad news for gamers...Any alternative in my area? (Leixlip)

Between 4pm and 10pm UPC is very slow yep. Even on 20meg. Not to pushed on download speeds at those times. But I mean timing out when just browsing is taking the p1ss. And I 've heard UPC are thinking of upgrading to 40meg. They need to sort out what they have out at the moment first. Not a stable service.
As for downloading with flashget or IDM you should still get at least 1.8mbps anytime of day. Off peak getting full speeds of over 2.5mbps.

cahirhennessy · 02-11-2008 03:42PM

Getting mega-cat speeds today on the 20 meg. Will it ever end?

UnleashTheBeast · 26-02-2009 06:46PM

Just got mine today :pac::pac:...

....But will it last?

Brimmy · 27-02-2009 12:08AM

Got mine today. 20 meg line, speed result of 6megs. With ethernet was about 8megs.

I think someone will be getting a phonecall tomorrow before the cooling off period ends..

allen175 · 28-02-2009 04:37AM

anyone getting faster than 20mb? i done a few tests, i used the servers in ireland and england and got these results.

im pretty happy!!

But why is it that my ping to the Dublin server is higher than the UK and Limerick and Galway server.

28-02-2009 02:31PM

Mine is still about right.

Im in Dublin but my pings to Dublin are also always higher than galway, uks servers.

I do fing magnets speedtest page alot more accurate.

http://speedtest.magnet.ie/

frapp · 03-03-2009 08:58PM

damn got 20mb installed yesterday worked fine for about 2 hours and has been crap since then

wont be keeping this crap for very long methinks

Jesus Wept · 06-03-2009 04:47PM

ROC1977 wrote: »

My broadband is finally sorted. After reinstalling vista, setting up a static ip, port forwarding ports, updated drivers, read endless forums, guides, posts, moved my router as far away from my modem as the ethernet would let me, etc etc. But after days of trying different things. Finally. And now getting 30meg speeds?? Don't ask me what I did. lol 6pm now and speed test is giving me about 30meg, which I doubt is right. I'll try download from rapidshare and see. Also torrents up to about 900kbps which isn't the best but not too bad at all.

Does that mean the problem isn't NTL?

Here's mine:

Who has called NTL to challenge them?

I'm paying for 20meg. I've moved house recently and the speeds are the same as they used to be.

I have 2 problems:

1. I'm p1ssed off paying 42e per month for a service that is between their 22e and 32e service.

2. I moved house recently, while my speedtest results are the same, my downloads from a private torrent site seem to be throttled since I moved, they are downloading well below 100kbs, and they used to be 600-700kbs

:mad:

Dues Bellator · 07-03-2009 10:16AM

up graded from 3mb to 10mb last week ,started getting mad pings like this.

then after a day or so got these readings on the 10mb

needless to say i downgraded straight away back to 3mb as there was no change to my service,the pings went down straight away for some weird reason, there still stupidly high but nothing near as bad.oh btw i was charged 10 euros to downgrade,a bit cheeky i tought.i was free to upgrade.

christophicus · 07-03-2009 06:14PM

Sudsy86 wrote: »

Chris your gettin perfect speeds for a 6MB connection...Are u using wireless router...If u are this is ur problem...Like i adv the lads earlier download the TCP Optimizer...Some Wireless adapters will only allow 6MB through to the computer...They are Built for 24 and so on so forth depending on the adapter but some need to be changed in the registry to allow for faster speeds...Try this out...It has worked for other...If u are Using a cables connection...Ring UPC...Those speeds are 2low even for a computer issue unless u have norton(i hate norton)

UPC no longer do a 6 Mb connection. I am on the 20 Mb as I have already stated. I am wired directly into a 1Gb router , there is no Wireless it was not a hardware problem on my side of things, just crap UPC.

My speed atm is not quite as fast as it should be, but I am happy enough with it atm.

Jesus Wept · 10-03-2009 04:11PM

Sudsy86 wrote: »

Chris your gettin perfect speeds for a 6MB connection...Are u using wireless router...If u are this is ur problem...Like i adv the lads earlier download the TCP Optimizer...Some Wireless adapters will only allow 6MB through to the computer...They are Built for 24 and so on so forth depending on the adapter but some need to be changed in the registry to allow for faster speeds...Try this out...It has worked for other...If u are Using a cables connection...Ring UPC...Those speeds are 2low even for a computer issue unless u have norton(i hate norton)

Hi Sudsy, newish to the forum, I didn't realise norton was a dirty word around here (I've been reading old threads since reading your post).

Can norton actually reduce your connection speed??

tylerdurden94 · 10-03-2009 10:37PM

Based in Dublin not experiencing problems other than msn kicking me out the odd time, but my friend who doesnt live to far from me is having problems with his 10meg connection,

Torrents are sporadic at times.

NTL 20MB broadband... but my download speed is 948kb/s (speedtest.net) :-/

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