connection boost

I'm only getting like 80kb/sec download speed at the moment :(

Obviously, I want to boost this .. but what are the best ways?

Currently using an ASDL modem from Sky (wireless optional)

Wouldn't mind going wireless if I could get a decent USB dongle (links !)

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Suggestions? :/

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IT'S THE SNOW
the snow fucking boosts my connection ":D"
Parent
its Qatar
its your internet
its Russia
what do you mean by boosting connection?
i take it that you do not reach the speed you are paying for?
Yeah, possibly because of where my modem is located n stuff? :/
Parent
just put it on your head=best connection
Parent
no. to get significant performance loss in a cable that cable needs to be longer than would be the case in any household.
it can either be an insufficient modem (very unlikely) or you should call your ISP to let them check the connection. if you are far away from their hub you might simply not be able to get a better connection (using the same cable/technology). in that case you have to change technology/ISP.
unfortunately there is nothing a client can do about his internet speed (if the modem is intact).
Parent
Best thing to do is plug your modem/router (hope its not the one that Sky sent you becasue they are rubbish) directly into your phone socket where your line comes into the house and then your pc or laptop if you have one into that, then do a speed test.

I had a similar problem and had to keep my router close as possible to the BT main phone socket and keep your cables as short as possible if possible.

Hope it helps :)
Parent
What router do you use? :)
Parent
its me
How could you go over the speed u are paying for? That's just stupid.
Well, I'm getting 80kb out of 20MB ..
Parent
'Upto 20MB' depending on how close you are to your local exchange and also depending on the condition of your phone line.
Parent
i have up to "1MB" enough said
Parent
i have upto 12 mb, and i get it all the time
fuck yes estonian internet
Parent
I have up to 20mb/s but get 14mb/s in reality, however, 150m down the road i got up to 20mb/s and in reality got 17mb/s, go figure.
Parent
i think it has something to do with where your house is
Parent
Really doubt I can lose 300kb/s by moving 150m
Parent
digitv wä
Parent
Internetiühenduse kiirus on tõenäoliselt vahemikus 5.3 kuni 6.4 Mbps.

wat

http://speed.hot.ee/

u?
Parent
Internetiühenduse kiirus on tõenäoliselt vahemikus 11.2 kuni 13.5 Mbps.
:PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Parent
lie? -,-ä


mul ka digitv.. paberi järgi peaks ka up to 12mb olema , wf =,='
Parent
no ma lasin sult 1.5mb rotti :PPPP
Parent
sky internet : D
Sky are actually pretty decent, I got a higher speed with Sky than I do now with BT, and I moved house to just up the road. BT have 30kb/s peak time p2p throttling too, so torrents = pc on at night.

The ping difference as well as packet loss were much better on my sky connection, too. I have to reboot my router rather often (before playing) to ensure I don't get packet loss.
Parent
except for the constant 999's which occurr like every 2 minutes
Parent
I never get that :(

I get a higher download speed (1.7MB/s constant) than I did with my previous suppliers which was around 800KB/s!

DNS is terrible which is why I use OpenDNS and their routers are so bloody restrictive and useless for wireless :{
Parent
On your line perhaps? As i said, the service they provided me with was pretty sweet.
Parent
netlimiter
Get cable or fiber. ADSL for noobs
nice pic :)
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