Standard dial-up speed is about 53 Kbps. You're getting 403 Kbps. So, yeah, you are getting at least 8 times faster than dialup. Regular DSL is about 256 Kbps, so you're getting almost twice DSL speed. So, your download speed is plenty fast for gaming.
I'm sure not a networking expert, but are you sure you need DMZ Host enabled? I've never ever enabled it on any of my routers. Unless Wildblue requires it... maybe try shutting it off (at least to see if your speed increases). Plus, I dunno exactly what setup you have, so maybe you have a good reason to use DMZ? But your connection speed should be more than fast enough for Starcraft, Warcraft III, etc. Satellite "does" have some up/down latency. But I've known people who play WoW over satellite without any probs. Some even use Ventrillo. Does single player Starcraft run good on your machine? Good luck, Donk On 7/15/2010 9:03 PM, kevin19_89 wrote: > im using avast 5.0 what is a low dsl speed on average? anyway? im fixin to > enable my wireless card and test it. i called linksys last night, and they > tell me my router is old. i bought it a month a go at walmart. they tell me > to just turn off the DMZ. i know that can cause you to get a lot of viruses. > do they think im stupid? > > --- In [email protected], Donk<d.knier...@...> wrote: > >> Your WildBlue connection should be a lot faster than your dial-up >> connection. You should be able to play Starcraft online with no probs >> at all. Maybe the problem is with your computer? >> >> Do you have at least 100MB of free hard drive space? >> >> Have you tried clearing your temporary internet files? (Do so from >> within whatever browsers you use). >> >> What Anti-Virus program are you running? Try lowering or temporarily >> disabling any live web scanning it does. >> >> Only run the very minimum of background apps. Go to Start, Run, type >> MSCONFIG and click the Startup tab. Uncheck any apps that aren't >> absolutely necessary. >> >> Make sure your PC is free of any Spyware or Adware. If you have "any" >> browser toolbars installed - uninstall them all. They are infamous for >> slowing down connection speed. >> >> Go to this website and test your connection speed: >> http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/ Try running the test a few >> times at different times of the day. You should consistently get at >> "least" the slowest DSL speed. If not, I would call WildBlue at: >> 1-866-WildBlue (945-3258) (toll free) and tell them your connection >> speed is testing as slow as dial-up. If they complain, ask them how you >> are supposed to test your speed. If you can't get at least DSL speeds >> then they aren't living up to their end of the contract. >> >> Good luck, >> Donk >> >> >> On 7/14/2010 10:52 PM, kevin19_89 wrote: >> >>> i called wild blue again, they told me when i signed up that i can play >>> online games with no problem, i asked if they will guarantee me to. i cant >>> play any games online. it lags really bad. they said that satellite cant be >>> used for games. anyone know anything about wild blue? so far it seems >>> really sad. my dialup was faster than this and were in a 2 year contract >>> and can't get out of it now. >>> >>> --- In [email protected], "kevin19_89"<kevin19_89@> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> found out wild bles technical support stinks. i been on hold with them >>>> trying to ask why i can have really slow internet and it is fast on other. >>>> i understand wireless can slow it down, but less than 30 feet apart and i >>>> got one bar on wireless NIC. on games like starcraft i got extremely high >>>> ping (over 2000) and it doesnt let me play games or anything. what can i >>>> do to fix that? linksys router also >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please >>> feel free to contact me directly bi...@... 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