Need opinion on Computer problem

[Byte Stryke]

this is why I don't do Help-desk anymore

[tmjohnson]

Symantec is Virus protection

[Jer]

Symantec is Virus protection

Not a very good one IMO. Personally, I can't stand Symantec for various reasons. I can't believe they charge money for that. I asked you to define your 'very good virus protection' and you described a physical box which I assume is your router. If you need help it's best to answer the questions presented to you. Just because you stated you don't have a virus doesn't mean it's fact.

[cfortune]

you totally do not get how it works.
speed has nothing to do with volume.

you can have a .1 ms ping time, this has no bearing on the volume you have accessible to you. As Demonstrated by my 2 scores from above.



distance to the server and ping have nothing to do with the amount of data that can be transferred to or from any particular location.

things that affect this are:

Router Hops
Router traffic
Router capabilities
Server traffic
Server capabilities

I understand the difference between bandwidth and latency. I don't see what you're trying to prove here, spouting off a bunch of routing metrics.

LOL @ Server capabilities. What does that even mean? If you're referring to server resources, I think you'd be hard up to find a server that's network traffic is going to actually peg the CPU or start an unacceptable amount of memory paging. Unless of course that traffic is spawning database queries or other intensive processes, which isn't the case with a speed test.


And you're totally nuts if you think latency doesn't affect your transfer rate or "throughput". It doesn't however have anything to do with bandwidth, which a speed test doesn't measure.

[Hoosier]

I have very good virus protection.
So the little router we have that sets on the window seal. Do those come in different speeds?

I drove through Colorado City twice in the last year, once on the way back from Great Sand Dunes, and another passing it on I-25 on my way up from NM. Didn't think many people lived south of me.

You deff. need to call your provider. Those speeds are pathetic.

What do you mean the router sits on the window sill? Normally these don't really control speed. What provider are you using? Is it a "wireless" provider, like Stellera or Kellin Communications?

H.

[ChadAmberg]

I'd say I'm getting pretty good speed here...

"Remember the old days with dialup internet, you'd be up all night and only see 6 women.."

[Byte Stryke]

OK Dickwad... what I am saying is, if its a cluster of 30 Blades with Gig NICs... it will perform better than someone with a 10/100 on a old dell in their basement. thus a "server" having more capabilities.
you know some of us actually try to speak in a manner that everyone else will understand. we don't have to try and sound smart being all specific.

ie: we are talking to a user.
this is why I hate helping people.
it brings out the "I'm Smarter than you!" douchebags

Piss up a rope

/out

I understand the difference between bandwidth and latency. I don't see what you're trying to prove here, spouting off a bunch of routing metrics.

LOL @ Server capabilities. What does that even mean? If you're referring to server resources, I think you'd be hard up to find a server that's network traffic is going to actually peg the CPU or start an unacceptable amount of memory paging. Unless of course that traffic is spawning database queries or other intensive processes, which isn't the case with a speed test.


And you're totally nuts if you think latency doesn't affect your transfer rate or "throughput". It doesn't however have anything to do with bandwidth, which a speed test doesn't measure.

[tmjohnson]

I asked a simple question, and got alot of: "This is what I have" and a WHOLE Lot of bullshit technical lingo that might as well be greek to me.
I'll go to Best Buy and ask the Geek Squad the question I could not get answered here

[cfortune]

OK Dickwad... what I am saying is, if its a cluster of 30 Blades with Gig NICs... it will perform better than someone with a 10/100 on a old dell in their basement. thus a "server" having more capabilities.
you know some of us actually try to speak in a manner that everyone else will understand. we don't have to try and sound smart being all specific.

ie: we are talking to a user.
this is why I hate helping people.
it brings out the "I'm Smarter than you!" douchebags

Piss up a rope

/out

So what do server resources have to do with with this guy's network being slow? Seems like you're the one strokin your techno savvy e-peen.

You realize you're the one who called me out on a statement I made, saying I don't know how networking works (when I have my CCNP cert none the less). Then you resort to calling me names and drop your ever so funny catchphrase.



To the OP, call your ISP and tell them what type of results you're getting from that speed test. Tell them this is happening on multiple computers so it isn't an isolated problem (if you can actually test this, it'd help). I wouldn't let them try and put the blame on your side of things. Getting a 1 meg download rate is insanely slow these days.

[Jer]

I asked a simple question, and got alot of: "This is what I have" and a WHOLE Lot of bullshit technical lingo that might as well be greek to me.
I'll go to Best Buy and ask the Geek Squad the question I could not get answered here

Yeah, I'm sure they won't lighten your wallet and make your problems worse. You probably bought Symantec based on their 'expertise' as well.