Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

So, I have always said around here how I have the worse internet speeds of anyone here (although there are exceptions.) Now I am wondering, because I was changing some settings and saw this...







I have always gotten at the most 180 kilobytes per second. Now assuming kilobits per second, which in case it still is different.

Reply 1 : Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

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Originally Posted by Superkabii So, I have always said around here how I have the worse internet speeds of anyone here (although there are exceptions.) Now I am wondering, because I was changing some settings and saw this... I have always gotten at the most 180 kilobytes per second. Now assuming kilobits per second, which in case it still is different.

Where do you live? What speed's are you paying for via your ISP?



And try speedtest.net see what kinda results you get......need you try them throughout the day, cant use 1 sample of speed and expect it to be end all be all result.

Reply 2 : Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

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Originally Posted by soulsaver_8229 Where do you live? What speed's are you paying for via your ISP? And try speedtest.net see what kinda results you get......need you try them throughout the day, cant use 1 sample of speed and expect it to be end all be all result.

Like I said, I have always gotten around 180 kilobytes per second max. This is not just one result. I figured this was just normal, but now in seeing the router page, I am confused.

Reply 3 : Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

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Originally Posted by Superkabii Like I said, I have always gotten around 180 kilobytes per second max. This is not just one result. I figured this was just normal, but now in seeing the router page, I am confused.

The router page is simply stating the downstream and upstream sync speed. The actual speed of your connection comes down to the line quality, server load, etc.



Also, KB =/= Kb.

Reply 4 : Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

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Originally Posted by Amnesiac The router page is simply stating the downstream and upstream sync speed. The actual speed of your connection comes down to the line quality, server load, etc. Also, KB =/= Kb.

Ok then. I just didn't know what the data on that page represented. In that case, I'll have to check with AT&T. Their lowest plan for internet seems to be way above what I have now, although we signed up when this was the average internet connection speed.

Reply 5 : Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

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Originally Posted by Superkabii Ok then. I just didn't know what the data on that page represented. In that case, I'll have to check with AT&T. Their lowest plan for internet seems to be way above what I have now, although we signed up when this was the average internet connection speed.

Run Begin Test and report your down and up speeds in bps (bits per second), not Bytes.



GK

Reply 6 : Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

As originally stated, I had said that when converted to kilobits per second, it was different. Now I see what that data on the main page represents.

Reply 7 : Network Speeds - Correct??? =/

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Originally Posted by Superkabii As originally stated, I had said that when converted to kilobits per second, it was different. Now I see what that data on the main page represents.

The suggested test would yield actual speeds to compare with your broadband service level to answer your original question.



GK