i found out cuase its so many millions of miles to satellite in space, i think they said 22-40 million miles and it transmits down it takes 1.4-2.8 seconds so thats why im getting the latency and lag on games online. so i guess im out of luck
--- In [email protected], Donk <d.knier...@...> wrote: > > 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.knieriem@> 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 bixen@ Please do not post > >>> personal issues directly to the group. > >>> > >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to > >>> [email protected] > >>> > >>> Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! 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