Need opinion on Computer problem

[Byte Stryke]

We had local internet. Service really not very good. So today we got fiber optic cable. Supposed to be high speed internet. It is slower than what we had. We used the same router.
My question is there different sizes of routers?
I depend on internet for work and need something that works

rarely will you have fiber all the way up to your computer...
not unless you have way more money than sense.

without going "Full Geek" into the OSI model... things that affect your internet speed:

Your Browser.. when was the last time you cleaned your OS
What OS are you using?
Virus Anyone?
System speed
Network Interface card speed
Router/Switch speed
Localized Interference (Running a network cable too close to a large power source/draw)
how many neighbors are also on the same service sharing your "Fiber"
where is the server you are connecting to?
How many people are also using the same server?

I would recommend what Bowtie said.
http://www.speedtest.net

Keep in mind I live in an apartment complex so I have the overburdened switch syndrome.

[tmjohnson]

Please explain Router/switch speed
OS is Windows
No viruses
No neighbors at least within a 1/2 mile

[Byte Stryke]

here is an example of different servers giving different performance levels.

even though its further away, its less burdened:



3x further than the first test server.

but yeah, I just read your post... that line sucks.
you need a tech to come out and test it.

[Byte Stryke]

Corrosion on telephone line will cause signal degradation.
Bad Punch-downs
improperly connected wall jacks...

I just google- mapped Colorado City... chrissakes man, we have high schools bigger than that town!

[Ridge]

Quite likely it is a damaged/corroded/just plain bad fiber. Even the slightest damage can have harsh effects on reliability due to the nature of the system.

[tmjohnson]

Fiber just installed today. In fact everything installed brand new within last 3 days.

[Ridge]

Then it could be a bad connection. I'd ask them to come back out and verify the signal integrity.

[tmjohnson]

Yeah it is a small town, but it is really nice. No tourist mostly retired seasonal folks live up here.
So not to many neighbors around. Got a few deer, some antelope and an ocasional bear that come thru.
I guess slow internet is a small price to pay for peace and quiet

[Byte Stryke]

OK... so you have "Fiber optics" internet.

not entirely.


from the trunk to the switching station, yes.
from the station to your local "neighborhood" switch... most likely.
from that switch to your house, not likely. Probably twisted Pairs, Depending on the age of your home, probably not so good twisted pairs.

seriously, call your provider, get a line test.
Once it fails get a tech out to fix it.

If you have a huge problem with them, Threaten to get Satellite Internet!

Not so good for real time applications, great for general cache-tolerant usage.

[tmjohnson]

Will call them tomorrow
Thanks guys for your help