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« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2005, 02:50:25 AM »
I have had absolutely no problem with my system and have had it for a year and a half now. From what I read I must be one of only a few.
::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 2472 Kbps about 2.5 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 302 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server1)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 04:40:38 EDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 44X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.39 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 221.46 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-JKXLN3R45
I know it's early AM but some drunk down the road was spouting off @ the yap.
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« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2005, 02:52:21 AM »
I have had absolutely no problem with my system and have had it for a year and a half now. From what I read I must be one of only a few.
::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 2472 Kbps about 2.5 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 302 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server1)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 04:40:38 EDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 44X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.39 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 221.46 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-JKXLN3R45
I know it's early AM but some drunk down the road was spouting off @ the yap.
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« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2005, 06:47:19 AM »
Your Fast !! ;)
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« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2005, 07:08:12 AM »
I wish i hit them speeds, but i still have more tweaking to do Very Happy

::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 1951 Kbps about 2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 238 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 07:50:22 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 35X faster than 56K 1MB download in 4.3 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 153.38 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-SBDQ08IMO

what do you mean by"TCP Optimizer 2500Kbps optimal settings." where do you set that?
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« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2005, 07:37:53 AM »
MTU should be 1500
http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
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« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2005, 08:16:17 AM »
lets keep the postings in the proper blog
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« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2005, 09:13:20 AM »
Quote from: justinlay on August 14, 2005, 07:08:12 AM
I wish i hit them speeds, but i still have more tweaking to do Very Happy

::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 1951 Kbps about 2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 238 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 07:50:22 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 35X faster than 56K 1MB download in 4.3 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 153.38 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-SBDQ08IMO

what do you mean by"TCP Optimizer 2500Kbps optimal settings." where do you set that?
S#!t Your Faster Than Me

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Connection is:: 1005 Kbps about 1 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB)
Download Speed is:: 123 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 11:16:18 EDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 18X faster than 56K 1MB download in 8.33 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 30.52 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-FUEJVYC3O
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« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2005, 10:09:03 AM »
Quote from: kol on August 14, 2005, 09:13:20 AM
sh*t Your Faster Than Me

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Connection is:: 1005 Kbps about 1 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB)
Download Speed is:: 123 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 11:16:18 EDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 18X faster than 56K 1MB download in 8.33 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 30.52 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-FUEJVYC3O


That's because you've got a 6000 and he's got a 4000.

Anyone over 2 mb/s has a 4000. 6000 will never be able to get up there, unless it's burst speed on a small test.
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« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2005, 07:09:26 PM »
I get better speeds on my laptop on a wireless connection Very Happy


::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 2131 Kbps about 2.1 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 260 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server1)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 20:01:05 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 38X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.94 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 176.39 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-LMEGUW72K
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« Reply #24 on: August 14, 2005, 07:19:24 PM »
Quote from: justinlay on August 14, 2005, 07:09:26 PM
I get better speeds on my laptop on a wireless connection Very Happy


::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 2131 Kbps about 2.1 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 260 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server1)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 20:01:05 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 38X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.94 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 176.39 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-LMEGUW72K

Do you use Firefox?
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« Reply #25 on: August 14, 2005, 07:44:32 PM »
no i was using IE 6.0 i get slower results when i use firefox dont know why?
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« Reply #26 on: August 14, 2005, 07:50:05 PM »
Quote from: justinlay on August 14, 2005, 07:44:32 PM
no i was using IE 6.0 i get slower results when i use firefox dont know why?

I get slower results also. I've tried tweaking Firefox, but it only went up from 40 kB/s to 70.
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"The world is like a ride at an amusement park.  And when you choose to go on it, you think its real because thats how powerfull our minds are.  And the ride goes up and down and round and round.  It has thrills and chills, and its very brightly coloured , and its very loud and its fun, for a while.  Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride?  And other people have remembered, and they come back to us.  They say, 'Hey! Dont worry, dont be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.'
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« Reply #27 on: August 14, 2005, 07:56:09 PM »
I think thats just common with DirecWay?

I just tested again to see if it was just a some sort of a burst. It could also be that more of that tweaking i did ;)

::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 2238 Kbps about 2.2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 273 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 20:54:27 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 40X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.75 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 190.27 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-J053MC16L
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« Reply #28 on: August 14, 2005, 08:07:28 PM »
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Connection is:: 1751 Kbps about 1.8 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 214 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 21:59:54 EDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 31X faster than 56K 1MB download in 4.79 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 127.11 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-O34CJ1F9Q
::::::::::.. Upload Stats ..::::::::::
Connection is:: 11 Kbps about 0 Mbps (tested with 97 kB)
Upload Speed is:: 1 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Sun Aug 14 22:02:02 EDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 0X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 1024 sec
Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 28.21 % of your hosts average (direcpc.com)


This is an average speed( love that upload) Direc way is a reliable service and is better than dial-up.  As far as cable versus d-way no comparison  this is my last post with DirecWay as my provider my fifteen month contract is up and so am i  Adelphia ran new cable down my road and I'm the first to be connected. there is a god.  I'm sick of paying for a premium price for a mediocre service and the uploads suck
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« Reply #29 on: August 14, 2005, 08:19:10 PM »
how much does dway cost per month????  and wat r advertised speeds??
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