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11-06-2009, 11:02 PM
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
Have you tried any download managers. I use downthemall. As has been stated your downloads are also controlled by who you download from. Downthemall has better software for reading the signal. It is a free add on for firefox and you can pause it or shut down the computer and restart it from where you left off without any problems.
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11-07-2009, 02:44 AM
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
I've actually tried that on journey to maximize my download speed, unfortunately it didn't work/help.
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11-08-2009, 03:47 PM
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Notebook Virtuoso
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
Try using CableNut to optimize your system. It has worked for me when no other work.
Are you using Time Warner's router or you own?
and, do you have their TV service too, running on the same cable?
Time Warner may also restrict your speed after a limit has been reached, I know Comcast does that.
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Netgear FVS-338 8-port VPN router,
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Buffalo WRT-HP-G54 used as AP
Snap4500, S10 & Snap2200 NAS
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11-08-2009, 08:59 PM
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
I've tried CableNut and I didn't see any improvement.
Yes, this is a TWC Router and I have their Cable Service and I do believe that the cable go into the same splitter or w/e that thing is.
Last edited by Afro : 11-08-2009 at 09:21 PM.
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11-08-2009, 09:49 PM
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Notebook Virtuoso
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
There is a max of 4-5 spiters that can be used up to the router. This is from the tap (alley) to the router. Any more than that and there is not enough power to support the speed.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15", dual boot
Netgear FVS-338 8-port VPN router,
Dlink DGS-1216T GigE switch, USR-5450 AP,
Buffalo WRT-HP-G54 used as AP
Snap4500, S10 & Snap2200 NAS
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11-08-2009, 09:52 PM
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NBR Super Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
Quote:
Originally Posted by reb1
Have you tried any download managers. I use downthemall. As has been stated your downloads are also controlled by who you download from. Downthemall has better software for reading the signal. It is a free add on for firefox and you can pause it or shut down the computer and restart it from where you left off without any problems.
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Software like this is not going to 'read the signal' better. Downthemall is good for download management, nothing more.
Your download speeds are dependent on every link between you and the source. And the slowest link determines your overall speed.
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11-08-2009, 11:34 PM
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
i was bored and decided to do the halfway accross the world test
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11-09-2009, 02:15 PM
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Notebook Virtuoso
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
Is the speed problem only on this NB or other pc's on your network. I assume you are trying this with a wired connection.
Also have you tried a direct connection without the router, if possiable.
What network services are you running? My want to drop back to the bare minimum, MS network, Internet Protocol TCP/IP. YOU do not need QoS or other services.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15", dual boot
Netgear FVS-338 8-port VPN router,
Dlink DGS-1216T GigE switch, USR-5450 AP,
Buffalo WRT-HP-G54 used as AP
Snap4500, S10 & Snap2200 NAS
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11-09-2009, 10:34 PM
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
Problem s universal.
I had a modem which gave me the same speeds.
I assume that network services = ISP and therefore my ISP = Time Warner Cable.
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11-10-2009, 09:38 AM
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Notebook Virtuoso
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Re: Why Are My Download Speeds So Low??
That points to the ISP. I dumped Comcast years back for FIOS for the same reason. If you just bumped your speed they may have not a scrip right. Being off as far as you are.
What does http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ speed test give you.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15", dual boot
Netgear FVS-338 8-port VPN router,
Dlink DGS-1216T GigE switch, USR-5450 AP,
Buffalo WRT-HP-G54 used as AP
Snap4500, S10 & Snap2200 NAS
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