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Not Recieving Packets..... But works with USB??

May 18, 2008 4:35PM PDT

Hello,
I have been having this recurring problem with my broadband since I have moved to this new location. The internet takes forever to load and a lot of times just doesn't load at all. I checked my network connection and it shows that I am barely receiving any packets compared to what I am sending. I tried buying a new network card, replacing the ethernet cords, changing service providers, and even reinstalling my OS. Still the same problem. So just a few days ago I tried connecting the modem through USB and it works fine?!? So now I am thinking it is a problem with my PCI slots maybe??
The specs on the computer are as follows:
P4 1.8
768 RAM
40 GB hd
64 mb Nvidia card
Windows XP sp 2

Thanks a lot. I appreciate any help on the subject.

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not recieving packets .........but works with usb
May 21, 2008 8:17AM PDT

hi there,
U r not alone..... I have experienced the same problem and u r right ...just change the pci slot and your broadband connection will work fine...see ya

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broadband
May 21, 2008 10:23AM PDT

The thing is that it does the same thing on all my PCI slots!? That is what baffles me. The only way to get a decent connection is through usb. But I know that it is a lot slower than what I'm supposed to be getting with ethernet. Could all of my PCI slots have gotten damaged somehow? Or would it be something with the motherboard? Once again I appreciate any help.

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the other alternative
May 21, 2008 11:23PM PDT

Hi...
My Internet Service Provider has provided their own modem which is kind of very old and I have only one PCI slot...The other alternative could be that there is some problem with the modem itself...I am still working with the reduced speed of 10mbps using USB instead of 100mbps which I could get from ethernet connection...If you have tried with different PCI slots...then try changing the modem...

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Broadband
May 22, 2008 4:33AM PDT

Thanks for the advice. Yes I have tried different modems. In fact this is the third one we have tried. We even had DSL before and it was doing the same thing. So we have tried changing service providers, changing pci slots, changing modems, changing ethernet cords and reformatting the pc. The only thing that works is going through USB. I'm stumped.
Thanks

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...if it works with laptop???
May 25, 2008 7:52AM PDT

Hey...
Have you tried connecting the same ethernet cord to a laptop...I am asking because my ethernet cord worked when I connected it to my friend's laptop....his TCP/IP properties was set to Automatically Detect IP settings instead of manually entering IP address....


BYE

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Not Recieving Packets..... But works with USB??
May 25, 2008 8:54AM PDT

Yes I have connected it to a laptop and it works fine. The comcast technician came over and also tested the connection. I think it has to be my computer. I just have never heard of a problem with all the pci slots at the same time. I am wondering if it is the motherboard or not.
thanks

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Re: Ethernet speed
May 27, 2008 7:50AM PDT

Speed of USB1.1 = 12 Mbps. Speed of USB2.0 = 480 Mbps (that's faster than a 100 Mbps Ethernet). But, of course, it could be your USB modem is 1.1.

Still, with a good broadband (cable or ADSL) connection being 2-4 Mbps (check with your ISP if you don't know what you pay for) a USB 1.1 is faster than you need to have the optimal use of Internet. No need at all to use Ethernet for Internet.

Ethernet is fine for a home network, of course. But you don't mention that.

Kees

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info
May 27, 2008 6:22PM PDT

Thanks a lot for the info. Yes the modem has a usb 1.1 connection. However my computer has usb 2.0. So now I am researching getting a USB to ethernet connector which will allow me to connect via usb 2.0 speeds. But I can't decide on whether to get the gigabit one or just the 10/100 one. So according to what you are saying, the only reason to have more than 12 mbps is for home networking? So my download speeds off the internet won't be affected by it?

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That's what I said.
May 27, 2008 6:32PM PDT

Check your connection speed with your ISP. They might have several subscriptions with price varying according to speed. That's their policy.
For example, you need some 20 mbps to get streaming video in a resolution that's worth showing on your regular TV (IP TV). That's expensive, and here in Holland there are only a few ISP's offering it.

Kees