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Innernets connectivity question.
« on: June 05, 2012, 11:10:33 PM »
I finally retired the DSL modem I've been using since 2003, in favor of a U-Verse residential gateway from AT&T. (Internet and VOIP, no TV.)

Since the old set-up never seemed to do better than about 150 Kbps, according to Firefox's pop-up window when downloading files, I figured the low-end, 3Mbps package would be a considerable increase in speed, while accomplishing the main objective of reducing our monthly payment.

Now, Firefox is reporting that downloads come in at about 350 Kbps. Right now, the gateway is claiming to provide 13,200 Kbps for downloads, 1528Kbps for uploads. I don't remember the speed the old modem claimed to deliver, which is why I'm using the Firefox figures for comparison.


So is one of these numbers the actual speed of my connection, or how should I understand these numbers?

Thanks.


Also, is it a good idea to SSID, or not to SSID? That is the other question.

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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2012, 11:26:28 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2012, 11:36:42 PM »
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2012, 06:37:03 AM »
35.01 download, 5.01 upload on Comcast broadband (only because it's the only thing I can get besides dial-up).

It isn't all that bad - most of the time.

Now, besides the fact that my numbers are higher than Fistful's, what does it mean?  How bad should he feel in comparison?

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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2012, 06:56:03 AM »
Quote from: fistful on June 05, 2012, 11:10:33 PM
Now, Firefox is reporting that downloads come in at about 350 Kbps.
That's what Firefox is getting between you and the server you're downloading from.  That isn't a good indication of your raw speed (link congestion in route to server could affect speed)

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Also, is it a good idea to SSID, or not to SSID? That is the other question.
I don't.  I figure it's an easy thing to turn off and anyone who should be connecting to your network will know the SSID. 

BTW, 30mbps/22mbps here. :D   Technically I'm 25/25, but VZ said that should be the minimum.  Yay FIOS!

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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2012, 06:58:31 AM »
Quote from: fistful on June 05, 2012, 11:10:33 PM
I finally retired the DSL modem I've been using since 2003, in favor of a U-Verse residential gateway from AT&T. (Internet and VOIP, no TV.)

Since the old set-up never seemed to do better than about 150 Kbps, according to Firefox's pop-up window when downloading files, I figured the low-end, 3Mbps package would be a considerable increase in speed, while accomplishing the main objective of reducing our monthly payment.

Now, Firefox is reporting that downloads come in at about 350 Kbps. Right now, the gateway is claiming to provide 13,200 Kbps for downloads, 1528Kbps for uploads. I don't remember the speed the old modem claimed to deliver, which is why I'm using the Firefox figures for comparison.


So is one of these numbers the actual speed of my connection, or how should I understand these numbers?

Thanks.


Also, is it a good idea to SSID, or not to SSID? That is the other question.



The bandwidth you get on a download from some site depends on a whole lot more than just your connection to teh tubez.

Turn off the SSID.

Your speedtest results seem on par with your connection.


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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2012, 10:42:47 AM »
Double yay FIOS.

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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2012, 10:58:11 AM »
Most application-level file transfer speed reports are in bytes (B), and network traffic is measures in bits (b) which are 1/8 of a byte.

Your are paying for 3Mb/s which is 3076 Kb/s and appear to be getting 350 KB/s which is 2800 Kb/s
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2012, 06:49:29 PM »
SSID off, no point in having it on. Mac addresses locked down. Only takes a minute to add something if the need should arise. Still haven't heard from Centurylink why my speeds aren't as advertised.
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2012, 07:18:25 PM »
CNY beat me to it, but yes.  MegaBIT vs. MegaBYTE....
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2012, 08:11:13 PM »
Buying on to U-verse gets you the worst customer service imaginable.  Just hope you never have to get hold of a genuine humanoid.
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2012, 09:59:55 PM »
Quote from: Waitone on June 06, 2012, 08:11:13 PM
Buying on to U-verse gets you the worst customer service imaginable.  Just hope you never have to get hold of a genuine humanoid.


I was already with AT&T, so...
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2012, 10:23:05 PM »
Quote from: grislyatoms on June 06, 2012, 06:49:29 PM
SSID off, no point in having it on. Mac addresses locked down.

You can do this if you want, but it won't even slow down someone who knows what they're doing.
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2012, 10:31:45 PM »
Quote from: BryanP on June 06, 2012, 10:23:05 PM
You can do this if you want, but it won't even slow down someone who knows what they're doing.
I don't doubt that's true, but I'm certainly not going to give any advantage.

Now that I think on it, how would someone come at me? Spoofing/changing a mac isn't difficult. How would someone bypass my x number of random characters key? I'm not trying to prove anything, just wondering how to make my home network as secure as possible. Kiddo is on it frequently.
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2012, 10:34:41 PM »

Makes me think back to my old 600 baud modem.
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« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2012, 10:36:52 PM »
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2012, 10:46:27 PM »
Quote from: CNYCacher on June 06, 2012, 10:58:11 AM
Most application-level file transfer speed reports are in bytes (B), and network traffic is measures in bits (b) which are 1/8 of a byte.

Your are paying for 3Mb/s which is 3076 Kb/s and appear to be getting 350 KB/s which is 2800 Kb/s



Oh. I see now that you are correct. Thanks.
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Re: Innernets connectivity question.
« Reply #17 on: June 06, 2012, 10:55:18 PM »
Sorry fistful, for the derailment. I'll create a new thread if you would like.
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« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2012, 11:00:45 PM »
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