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Broadband Speed

Jun 8, 2007 7:39PM PDT

Hi There I have just uped my Broadband speed from 2mbps to 20mbps does anyone know what average upload and download speeds I shoud expect from this.
on this computer I am running Windows XP SP2 fully updated NTL cable modem pluged into a belkin wireless router and then into a Lan connection 6600 core two duo 1gb ram Asus 54w pro MB. This MB has two lan connections if I connect them both up to the router will this help my speeds. I have run a speedtest program and the results are as follows 1.97mbps download and 185Kbps Upload speed. I have run others and although they differ slightly they all mostly come out around these speeds. I don't know what I expected when I upgraded my Broadband connection but these figures seem low to me, or am I just expecting to much???
Many Thanks to all who answer this queery.
Kindest Regards Tony B.

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Some mor Info
Jun 8, 2007 7:59PM PDT

I have just downloaded a 39.4Mb file in 2.51 Seconds. Is this fast or slow????
Kindest Regards Tony b.

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Remember this. . .
Jun 8, 2007 10:56PM PDT

1. Advertised speeds are in perfect laboratory conditions tested by the vendor. In other words, they'll list the best speed they get.

2. Download speed is totally dependent on the site from which you are downloading. What is the size of THEIR pipe? Time of day? Net congestion? About a gazillion factors affect actual download speed. And more importantly, computer components can and will affect speed. What's your hard drive's advertised write speed? If it's less than the download speed. . .

Don't worry too much about it. You can do some tweaks at broadbandreports.com. Look for the Tools link and run their tests, specifically the download test, Tweak Test, and Dr. TCP. Sometimes this helps. But if it doesn't, see notes 1 and 2.

Wayne

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I agree with cory.
Jun 9, 2007 6:47AM PDT

38MB in 2-3 seconds is fast, but you will only see the difference after downloading from different sites at different times. Some severs only upload, (to you), at slower speeds.

Your upload speed will be much slower. typically 1/4 the speed. That's your ISP doing this, not something you can control.

Connecting both MB lan connections to the router will not make a difference. It is the speed of the connection that matters, ie whoever you are downloading from. Connecting the 2 lans to the router will not send 2 requests at the same time to the server(s). As far as they are concerned your IP address remains the same.

Enjoy your new improved speed. I'm sure you will notice a difference.

Mark