Are you guys plugged directly into your modem for those speed tests or running through a switch or wi-fi?
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Are you guys plugged directly into your modem for those speed tests or running through a switch or wi-fi?
I'm running through a GbE switch and a Firebox x1000 [Coffee] The X1000 is wire speed 100-300Mb/s.Quote:
Originally Posted by hollohas
I'm running through wi-fi plus I have MagicJack phone service and I didn't notice any difference.
You should check your speed with something hardwired to rule out any WiFi or QoS issues affecting your results.Quote:
Originally Posted by hollohas
Read the posts to the thread about different types of modems because you may also be running an older modem which may not be capable of the faster speeds.Quote:
Originally Posted by StagLefty
My test was wired using a Motorola SB 6120;
Model Name: SB6120
Vendor Name: Motorola
Firmware Name: SB_KOMODO-1.0.6.14-SCM01-NOSH
Boot Version: PSPU-Boot 1.0.0.4m1
Hardware Version: 3.0
Serial Number: REDACTED
Firmware Build Time: Mar 6 2014 15:23:55
Had problems early on with QoS and packet loss on Comcast's end, so that is disabled.
http://stage.results.speedtest.comca.../735424344.png
You're getting the wonderful 7000 miles speed test too!
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Originally Posted by Gman
For those that haven't yet rebooted, try to run a speed test first and then reboot before running a 2nd one. Curious who all was able to get the speed increase without a reboot. Maybe some had rebooted recently enough to get whatever the newest firmware was needed to get these speeds once they flipped the proverbial switch. Dunno.
I did a reboot a couple of weeks ago and noticed that my SB 6120 took new firmware at that time. I rebooted this morning and didn't see another download. I did not perform a speed test before this morning's reboot because I knew what I was getting before any speed bump.
You can't go 7000 miles in 11 or 12 milliseconds. The mileage is bogus.Quote:
Originally Posted by cfortune
Nice!!! At least it's obvious something changed. :)
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Originally Posted by Irving
Yeah, I can hardly watch a Youtube video straight through. Looks like I need to take Jer's advice.
This is pretty interesting www.speedof.me I'll take a capture and post more details. I know many providers QoS the most well known speed test sites.
Can you go ahead and just point out which wifi modem I should use with this please? I'm sure I have total garbage just cobbled together and could use the help.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jer
Reboot again. When I reboot my modem I pull power, wait a minute or two & then plug it back in. Some modems have a power or reboot button but a few only soft reset so I like to go all in if I'm rebooting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I wouldn't use a WiFi modem as they're mostly tras . That modem I posted is a good start & a quality router (for WiFi) will run you over $100. I've got a few & on some I run custom firmware (DD-WRT, Tomato, etc.) but for the average user that's overkill. A solid residential router would be an Asus N66U which can be had for about $125ish pretty much anytime & sales/refurbs dip under $100. Update the firmware before setup & you've got a solid performing router right out of the box.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I meant WiFi router. I did unplug my modem to reboot. Guess I could do it again.
If you're current modem supports DOCSIS 3.0 then you should be good to go & it saves you $20-$80 for a new one. That router model I posted is a good router.
This is what I have:
Modem: Arris Model: TM702G/CT
Router: D-Link DIR-615
Mine went from 7.2mbps, unplugged and waited a minute, plugged back in and 7.2mbps...
Running Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 Surfboard
Also, tried it on wi-fi and direct connection
My photobucket links are not playing nice tonight but I got 117 down and 12 up on my phone off my router and 40 down 12 up of my primary desktop. Time to do a little house cleaning on the desktop and figure out what the issue is.
http://stage.results.speedtest.comca.../735558644.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps5f44d094.png
124 down 12 up.. NICE!!!
I've been at the 50 tier for forever. Might try a hard reset on the modem and see if that helps. The modem is a 3yo DOCSIS 3, and I decided to buy the $20 on from new egg, so maybe I'll see an increase after that switches. It'll certainly save me the $10 a month plus tax (been lazy and leasing the modem from comcast and gonna put an end to that).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jer
My speedtest was on my wired network with all gig switches, though this particular machine uses a USB 2.0 gigabit adapter. I'll have to try rerunning it from another box with a PCIE network card before and after full modem reset.
Got my new SB6141.
http://stage.results.speedtest.comca.../735572084.png
So were you paying for 25 and went to 50?Quote:
Originally Posted by roberth
After a button reset of the cable modem (did a power cycle on it last time):
machine site lat dl ul
wired win 7 before speedof.me 32 33.65M 10.65M
wired win 7 before speedtest.net 19 61.36M 11.96M
usb macosx before speedof.me 30 68.27M 7.37M
usb macosx before speedtest.net 12 64.00M 12.02M
wired win 7 after speedof.me 30 46.55M 11.27M
wired win 7 after speedtes.net 19 60.42M 11.87M
usb macosx after speedof.me 31 70.60M 5.9M
usb macosx after speedtest.net 12 68.09M 11.99M
7,000 miles to Denver?Quote:
Originally Posted by roberth
Has to go through secret NSA server farm first.Quote:
Originally Posted by MAP
I do not know, I didn't check before I hooked it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by USMC88-93
No doubt!Quote:
Originally Posted by USMC88-93
Me: click on ar-15co
nsa: route that thru our 6998 miles of cable and sniffers
I think comcrap is ripping me off..runnin a docsis 3.0...Paying for the 60mb/s rate
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So that was on my laptop...my fat as is on the recliner upstairs...rdc'd into 1 of the 2 servers in the basement...
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I'm only getting 4mbps even after restarting my modem. WTF. Like I said earlier... I knew it has been crawling lately....
was about 60mb before reboot
http://www.speedtest.net/result/3995982307.png
I'm currently stuck on the Newegg site because the internet isn't working well enough for me to complete the order.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sawin
You should get a new modem & router and then you wouldn't have that problem. [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I would not get that one its already behind the curve with only 4 downstream channels. The ciscos that comcast is issuing now are 16x4 and will do 650. The upstreams didnt change this time but they did just add a fourth upstream channel in most areas. The older motorolas were good but if you buy a new one buy the service plan. Fort collins will be coming along soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jer
BRG-35503
The BRG-35503 cable modem allows high-speed data transmission through coaxial cable, with four DS channels bonding the downstream speeds of up to 220Mbps from network to the user under bridge mode, and 10/100/1000Mbps ethernet port from the user to network.
I think my issues are on my end... Pinging various things on my network yields results such as the following:
Reply from 172.16.254.1: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64
Reply from 172.16.254.1: bytes=32 time=1100ms TTL=64
Reply from 172.16.254.1: bytes=32 time=3ms TTL=64
Reply from 172.16.254.1: bytes=32 time=381ms TTL=64
Reply from 172.16.254.1: bytes=32 time=752ms TTL=64
Reply from 172.16.254.1: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64
Reply from 172.16.254.1: bytes=32 time=736ms TTL=64
Oddly enough, I changed my wireless NIC drivers and started seeing 40 Mbps down yet the latent every other ping to my gateway still exists. inSSIDer shows I'm doing pretty well on the channel side of things. I think its time for a new NIC and router.... I can connect, get 1 ms response times for a good 15 seconds then it goes to shit.
Behind the curve? Most of the people in this thread are using modems from like a decade ago & prior to this thread never knew a difference. In another decade when Comcrap rolls out another 50Mbps increase they can buy another $20 modem to take advantage of those speeds. Suggesting a $100+ modem for most of the people in this thread is a waste of money.Quote:
Originally Posted by trlcavscout
Does it use ball bearings? I heard everything is using ball bearings these days. [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by trlcavscout
I just ordered a SB6141 to replace the rental. Whether it will be faster or not, I guess I will wait to see.
It's DOCSIS 3.0 so it'll work just fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone