Getting 1/mbps on Comcast

[Bozo]

Yeah, simple solution is ditch Comcast.

PC is only getting 1/mbps. Laptop is getting 54.

Leaving the router/modem off overnight fixed it for a few hours.

Did usual power cycles including resetting the router.

Tried a different adapter with no luck.

Would like to call Cockcast as a last resort since all the techs are idiots and won't admit there is a problem on their side. Any suggestions will be appreciated, thanks.

Edit: Just changed the monitor I was using(Linksys) and I'm back at 54/mbps(Windows Zero Configuration Wireless) Can software really have such a big impact on connection(assuming this is the problem)?

[Valkrish]

In all honesty i had no idea comcast could truly go that fast-

I don't keep up with mbps though, so... grats?

[Bozo]

Well, still d/cing, changing the wireless utility did shit.

[Valkrish]

physically speaking- i never have managed to hit those amazingly blazing speeds for the net-

just using a comcast-box i'm sure doesn't help. That, mixed with a worst-purchase (best buy) router i'm sure also might slow it down.

I'm curious though, 54 mbps really? shit the best i've ever gotten was 1.5MB/sec on any single download.

[Norellicus]

54mbps is only 540KB/sec >_>

[Bozo]

physically speaking- i never have managed to hit those amazingly blazing speeds for the net-

just using a comcast-box i'm sure doesn't help. That, mixed with a worst-purchase (best buy) router i'm sure also might slow it down.

I'm curious though, 54 mbps really? shit the best i've ever gotten was 1.5MB/sec on any single download.

Box is newer from Comcast(not sure if it's refurbished or new) when we upgraded to triple play. 54 mbps is what I get on the laptop on the internet and wireless icons. But even if the speed isn't causing me to d/c something is, cause I can barely stay connected.

[Alishe]

54mbps is the standard for wireless internet connection, everyone has that "speed". Unfortunately that's not the real speed you get out of your connection.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...eyn/54mbps.png

[Bozo]

54mbps is the standard for wireless internet connection, everyone has that "speed". Unfortunately that's not the real speed you get out of your connection.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...eyn/54mbps.png

Ah, I see. Any suggestions on why I keep getting disconnected then? Router seems fine and is pretty new but don't want to completely exclude it as the problem.

[Cheerios]

54mbps is only 540KB/sec >_>

Pretty sure an actual 54mbps connection would let you download at 6,750 kb/s

[Alishe]

Ah, I see. Any suggestions on why I keep getting disconnected then? Router seems fine and is pretty new but don't want to completely exclude it as the problem.

Not really sure, I've never had it as a problem. Vista used to crash mine all the time, and every now and then Charter internet decides to suck so then we lose internet for a long time. But never frequent DC's.

[_chuchu]

from past experience, frequent dc's can happen as a result of a faulty amplifier (for comcast hi-speed users in apartments.) I used to dc every 15 minutes like clockwork. Now it's random.

[Bozo]

from past experience, frequent dc's can happen as a result of a faulty amplifier (for comcast hi-speed users in apartments.) I used to dc every 15 minutes like clockwork. Now it's random.

I'm in a town house. Could faulty wiring/splitters cause a problem?

[_chuchu]

I'm in a town house. Could faulty wiring/splitters cause a problem?

yeah, I've had a good tech switch out my splitters for better ones designed specifically for this purpose

[Bozo]

Are the splitters buyable? If so, any idea how much they would run for? Personally I think all the techs are retards and would rather not deal with them. I had one guy connect me to Dell blaming my computers for the internet trouble.

[_chuchu]

Are the splitters buyable? If so, any idea how much they would run for? Personally I think all the techs are retards and would rather not deal with them. I had one guy connect me to Dell blaming my computers for the internet trouble.

Customer service and those folks will generally do that lol. I'll find the brand name I have for you tomorrow as I don't wanna make too much noise atm

[Bozo]

Customer service and those folks will generally do that lol. I'll find the brand name I have for you tomorrow as I don't wanna make too much noise atm

Thanks a bunch, appreciate it.

[virusiidx]

54mbps is only 540KB/sec >_>

Pretty sure an actual 54mbps connection would let you download at 6,750 kb/s

This is correct. When it comes to measuring speeds, it's usually measured in "bits" (54mbps). To get the byte rate, just divide that by 8. (54/8=6.75MBps.).

[Norellicus]

I was ballparking, but you're right I was way off anyway, 54mbps is 5400 KB/sec by rough conversion. I dropped a zero

[Mafai]

the speed you are looking at is your LAN speed, it has nothing to do with your comcast connection.

Are you sure your PC isnt running @ 1.0 Gbps? I believe laptop wireless cards cap @ 54.0 Mbps, while a ethernet adapter is currently a 1.0 Gbps maximum (if your router/switches support gigabit speed)

http://www.lmxvii.net/mafai/finally.jpg

[Alishe]

I have a WRT54GS - Does that support gbps?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...yn/100mbps.png