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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sat, 30 November 2002 10:46
 
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Try upgrading the modem firmware.
Try setting the Modem max connect speed at 57600
Disable "log onto network"
Only have TCP/IP enabled
Have server assigned name addresses
Try that.
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sat, 30 November 2002 11:08
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English man.. English.. im an accountant.. i dont quite understand 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sat, 30 November 2002 12:14
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Sorry about that! I'm actually in the city at the moment use the councils free wireless internet  And i'm too excited to explain what I was on about 
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 04:46
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> modem... external vs internal (i have a 4 yr old modem..)
External modems are usually more reliable as they dont depend on the cpu do its processing for it.
>phone lines... some people have told me that phonelines affect the rate at which u connect at... is this true ?
Phone lines play a major role in connection speed, but modem drivers would be my first suggestion to get updated.
> i run an athlon 1.8 gig computer
CPU only plays a part when the modem is an internal/USB as the modem asks the cpu to do some work for it.
> when i hook up my laptop, it sonnects at abt 38 kbps
maybe the laptop has more recent modem drivers.
>my friend uses a 55k modem BUT SHE CONNECTS AT 115.2kbps .. HOW !??!
Your friend is not connecting to the internet at 115.2kpbs, that speed is the speed from her pc to the modem (port speed), not from the modem to the internet.
Hope that helps you out.
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 14:31
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LOL..
You can spend as much money on a modem as you like but if you dont have the settings on your computer correct you will still get shit speeds!
I have 3 modems here and I have found that the cheapest one is the best! These are: Banksia Wave SP56, a Swann Smart and a Dynalink and the Dynalink pisses all over the other 2 and it cost less than $100!
But the best thing you can do is upgrade the firmware in your current modem, get the latest drivers(defualt windows driver normally is the best though) and then ring your isp's tech support and get the correct settings!
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 15:32
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i disagree. the best thing you can do is upgrade to a faster modem. changing any sought of settings wont get you speed over 33k with your current modem. your laptop is prove enough that with a 56k modem your line is good enough to connect at higher speeds.
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 21:40
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How do you know he has a 33.6 modem?
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 22:02
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Phone lines can effect the signal yes.
and being with TPG could be a problem 
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 22:59
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| Cool1 wrote on Mon, 02 December 2002 08:40 |
How do you know he has a 33.6 modem?
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(it is 33.3 man  AND IT SUX !!!!!!!!!!!!!)
where do i get modem drivers from ? off the net ??
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 23:05
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| faulksy wrote on Sun, 01 December 2002 23:48 |
your computer speed has nothing to do with your internet speed connection. end of story
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Yes it can. If you have a slow computer or are running out of RAM, the system load can get high enough to affect the TCP/IP layer of the OS and slow it down.
I've seen this happen. Albeit, on slow arse computers. But it can happen!
Of course, this doesn't actually affect the connection speed, just the rate of data throughput.
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 23:34
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how did i know that he has a 33k modem. it pretty simple by comparing his connection speed on the laptop and pc on the same line. the laptop shows it very possible to connect at speeds over 33k but the computer is not achieving this. also the modem is over 4 years old. but do as cool1 suggested and get tech support on your connection speed but im 99% positive they will tell you to upgrade your modem and wont mention anything about settings
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 23:44
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dont forget that those who use WIN 2000, your internet connections speed may be shown as something like 112bps or something, but this is really the compressed data throughput... the exact same computer and modem with me yields 112kbps on Win 2000, or 56kbps on Win XP
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 23:48
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You cant tell that someone is using a 33.6k modem just because thy connect at 33k! As has been said that is just the connection speed not the speed of the connection! Most of the time I connect at lower than 33.6 but this does not mean i'm using a slow modem and it also doesn't mean that speed is slow! In fact I get great speeds(5.2k all night)downloading various things.
But anyway, Les just buy a cheap 56k modem! You can get them for les than $100!
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Sun, 01 December 2002 23:56
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i never said it was a 33k modem by purely looking at the connection speed. in fact im connected at 28.6k at the modem. what i did say was that i believe it was a 33k modem by comparing it with the speed of the laptop which was faster then 33k. first of all your saying change your settings. if you believe its settings why are you suggesting him to go out and buy a 56k modem
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Mon, 02 December 2002 08:03
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First off I thought he had a 56k modem thats why I said check settings!
Then the man himself said he has a 33.6 modem! Thats why I am now saying to buy a new modem!
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Mon, 02 December 2002 11:08
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argh - what is firmware.. u guys reckjon a 56 k modem will do the job ?
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Mon, 02 December 2002 11:13
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I recomend a Swann Speed demon 56.6 external modem
$99 @ retravision or the likes
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Mon, 02 December 2002 11:15
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Yeah get a new modem! Just an elcheapo external will do the trick!
What modem do you have now? Make? Model?
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Mon, 02 December 2002 22:06
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farkin $100... any cheaper ?
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Mon, 02 December 2002 23:15
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Dynalink 56K V.90 Serial Modem Serial connection, V.90 Upgradeable to V.92 $95
Thats a little cheaper! And thats exactly what i'm using!
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Tue, 03 December 2002 08:07
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want cheaper then $100 for a modem you will need to get an internal one. cost anywhere between $45 and 60 depending on the brand.
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Re: Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
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Tue, 03 December 2002 08:24
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If you look above you'll see that I've posted a price for a good external modem which is less than $100!
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Slow-arse internet connection HELP !!
