My internet is slow... and downloading issues..

vnarang · 07-21-2008, 05:59 PM

Alright, I have no idea what is going on, does not matter what URL I put in the address bar, I am getting really slow connection, and a really slow download speed, with and without the use of Flashget. I ran a speed test, and the results are posted below, so right now I am confused as to why it is going so slow. I have tried downloading from various sources, but still result in the same 7-60kb/s speed, opposed to 1800kb/s. I have tried resetting my modem, and directly connecting my modem straight to my desktop, instead of modem to router, to desktop. I am always directly connected, on my desktop. I have also noticed the slow speeds on my laptops, Mac and Vista. My desktop is XP.

If someone could please help me, I would appreciate it.

dspiel · 07-21-2008, 11:37 PM

that speed test looks great...i assume its an old speed test?

FriendlyFire · 07-22-2008, 12:04 AM

You may have to call your isp. My connection used to always drop randomly. I tried resetting my modem multiple times. I finally got so annoyed and called them. They did something, and it hasn't dropped since (4 months ago).

Anyways, call them up and see what they say.

vnarang · 07-22-2008, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dspiel

that speed test looks great...i assume its an old speed test?

No, that was DURING the time of slow internet and slow downloading speeds, which makes no sense to me.

Poison123 · 07-22-2008, 07:23 AM

Who is your ISP?

zulator03 · 07-22-2008, 09:06 AM

why don't you try to portfoward. You can find guide on how to portfoward. Also did you try to resret your router if you have one or diconnect your internet then try to reconnect it.

dspiel · 07-22-2008, 09:20 AM

^ you dont know what port forwarding is.

cheshirecat79 · 07-22-2008, 09:35 AM

Sounds to me like DNS resolution issues.

No matter how fast your connection is, if your computer can't resolve an internet address name to an actual IP, your computer will sit there and wait until it finally gets that info.

vnarang · 07-22-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poison123

Who is your ISP?

Roadrunner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

Sounds to me like DNS resolution issues.

No matter how fast your connection is, if your computer can't resolve an internet address name to an actual IP, your computer will sit there and wait until it finally gets that info.

Which could be a matter of time?

nismo_nate · 07-22-2008, 10:51 PM

my test results:

2945 download
480 upload
isp: road runner
ping: 41
distance: 50

try this:

right click on network connections> click properties

right click on local area connections>CLICK properties

you'll see "connect using:" then it would name your ethernet connection

click configure> advance tab> link speed/duplex mode>

to the right set your value, on my laptop i have it set as 100mb full duplex

on my desktop i have it set as 1gb full duplex

see if this works

vnarang · 07-23-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo_nate

my test results:

2945 download
480 upload
isp: road runner
ping: 41
distance: 50

try this:

right click on network connections> click properties

right click on local area connections>CLICK properties

you'll see "connect using:" then it would name your ethernet connection

click configure> advance tab> link speed/duplex mode>

to the right set your value, on my laptop i have it set as 100mb full duplex

on my desktop i have it set as 1gb full duplex

see if this works

I tried that, but it's completely different. It asks me autonegotiate etc. so I said forget it.

But it seems that its resolved now, it seems back to normal. I dont know what was wrong.

dspiel · 07-23-2008, 12:30 PM

Have your isp do a line test to your modem, if everything shows up fine you can pretty much guarantee its something on your internal lan/computer.

dspiel · 07-23-2008, 12:31 PM

If you can borrow someones laptop that might help. Also do you have a wifi router in between your modem and your computer? try connecting directly into the modem and see if you still experience problems.

davidv · 09-01-2008, 08:04 AM

After 10 years of dial-up I finally went to cable. Very impressed with the speed. Is this poor, average, good? Are the test results valid?

Link to test: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/

Kirk Lazarus · 09-01-2008, 10:48 AM

Try here: www.speedtest.net

If at all possible, try to avoid using wireless unless you have to. Wired connections will be faster and more stable.

davidv · 09-01-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z

Try here: www.speedtest.net

If at all possible, try to avoid using wireless unless you have to. Wired connections will be faster and more stable.

No good. www.speedtest.net looks like it is for PC only not Mac.

Kirk Lazarus · 09-01-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidv

No good. www.speedtest.net looks like it is for PC only not Mac.

Maybe it's time to ditch the crapple?

I never knew it was only for PCs... hmm...

nothix · 09-04-2008, 11:12 AM

sounds like a spyware issue, not an ISP issue.
www.safer-networking.org

TriX · 09-04-2008, 11:35 AM

step 1) run this test: http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

- depending on who is your provided check their site and check what your internet should be getting.

Bellsouth for example has 4 speeds if i recall:
a) 768/256
b) 1.5/512
c) 3.0/1.0
d) 6.0/2.0

step 2) run http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

- free online virus, maleware, spyware test and removal. quite decent.

07-21-2008, 05:59 PM	#1
vnarang Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA Posts: 2,206 iTrader: (3)	My internet is slow... and downloading issues.. Alright, I have no idea what is going on, does not matter what URL I put in the address bar, I am getting really slow connection, and a really slow download speed, with and without the use of Flashget. I ran a speed test, and the results are posted below, so right now I am confused as to why it is going so slow. I have tried downloading from various sources, but still result in the same 7-60kb/s speed, opposed to 1800kb/s. I have tried resetting my modem, and directly connecting my modem straight to my desktop, instead of modem to router, to desktop. I am always directly connected, on my desktop. I have also noticed the slow speeds on my laptops, Mac and Vista. My desktop is XP. If someone could please help me, I would appreciate it.

07-21-2008, 11:37 PM	#2
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07-22-2008, 09:20 AM	#7
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07-22-2008, 10:51 PM	#10
nismo_nate Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chino Posts: 476 iTrader: (5)	my test results: 2945 download 480 upload isp: road runner ping: 41 distance: 50 try this: right click on network connections> click properties right click on local area connections>CLICK properties you'll see "connect using:" then it would name your ethernet connection click configure> advance tab> link speed/duplex mode> to the right set your value, on my laptop i have it set as 100mb full duplex on my desktop i have it set as 1gb full duplex see if this works __________________ 05 SilverStone 350z tanabe super exhaust \| Veilside V1 lip \| S2000 \| Stillen Hood \| thick a$$ strut bar! Last edited by nismo_nate; 07-22-2008 at 10:55 PM.

07-23-2008, 12:30 PM	#12
dspiel MY350Z.COM Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 3,134 iTrader: (20)	Have your isp do a line test to your modem, if everything shows up fine you can pretty much guarantee its something on your internal lan/computer. __________________ M1 Autosport M1 Autobody www.m1autobody.com 11668 Ramona Blvd. El Monte, CA 91732

07-22-2008, 12:04 AM	#3
FriendlyFire Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: * Posts: 348 iTrader: (0)	You may have to call your isp. My connection used to always drop randomly. I tried resetting my modem multiple times. I finally got so annoyed and called them. They did something, and it hasn't dropped since (4 months ago). Anyways, call them up and see what they say.

07-22-2008, 07:23 AM	#5
Poison123 Google Bot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Augusta Posts: 4,162 iTrader: (0)	Who is your ISP?

07-22-2008, 09:06 AM	#6
zulator03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	why don't you try to portfoward. You can find guide on how to portfoward. Also did you try to resret your router if you have one or diconnect your internet then try to reconnect it.

07-22-2008, 09:35 AM	#8
cheshirecat79 Sleeps in 350Z Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 3,321 iTrader: (3)	Sounds to me like DNS resolution issues. No matter how fast your connection is, if your computer can't resolve an internet address name to an actual IP, your computer will sit there and wait until it finally gets that info.

07-23-2008, 12:31 PM	#13
dspiel MY350Z.COM Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 3,134 iTrader: (20)	If you can borrow someones laptop that might help. Also do you have a wifi router in between your modem and your computer? try connecting directly into the modem and see if you still experience problems. __________________ M1 Autosport M1 Autobody www.m1autobody.com 11668 Ramona Blvd. El Monte, CA 91732

09-01-2008, 08:04 AM	#14
davidv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 26,739 iTrader: (0)	After 10 years of dial-up I finally went to cable. Very impressed with the speed. Is this poor, average, good? Are the test results valid? Link to test: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/ __________________ 350Z 2004 Enthusiast: K&N Typhoon Air Intake - Motordyne Plenum Spacer - Alphawerks Stainless Steel Headers - Helix SS Test Pipes - Injen Super SES Cat-Back Exhaust System - 6 Pad Puck Ceramic Clutch and Forged Steel Flywheel by Competition Clutch - WedsSport SA-70

09-04-2008, 11:12 AM	#18
nothix At Work Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 3,601 iTrader: (19)	sounds like a spyware issue, not an ISP issue. www.safer-networking.org __________________ -\|-03SS-\|-JWT-\|-EBC-\|-MotorDyne-\|-Kinetix-\|-Nismo-\|-WRP-\|-Hotchkis-\|-Rota-\|-Vredestein-\|-Alphawerks-\|-TurboXS Tuned by Corr Performance

09-04-2008, 11:35 AM	#19
TriX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5,258 iTrader: (0)	step 1) run this test: http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ - depending on who is your provided check their site and check what your internet should be getting. Bellsouth for example has 4 speeds if i recall: a) 768/256 b) 1.5/512 c) 3.0/1.0 d) 6.0/2.0 step 2) run http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ - free online virus, maleware, spyware test and removal. quite decent.