On mine, i usually connect at 52000 and get average download times of
between 4k and 5k per second. I do know that this can vary a lot
depending on your modem and how close you are to the exchange.
-- Jamie
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>From: skinky[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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>Sent: 15 August 2001 09:20
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [newbie] Re: ppp thread
>
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>On Wednesday 15 August 2001 16:04, you wrote:
>> << quoting skinky: "I slow my connection right down to 19200 bps (it
>> connects at the higher speeds but is much slower)" >>
>>
>> Could someone explain that to me? How can I tell what my optimum
>> connection speed is? I get 37333 and 38666 90% of the time, 40K 10%,
>> and from looking at my Zoom External I can see it's logged on using 42K
>> and 56K respectively. When I view kppp statistics I see a max generally
>> of about 9.0 Kb/sec, but when I watch it as I load pages, make
>> downloads, etc., it's either holding steady at about 3/4 (ftp & page
>> loading) or going nuts up and down (like with Limewire). Am I operating
>> at my best connection speed? Should I slow it down? If so, why? If it
>> matters, I know DSL is available in my area, which I know reflects on
>> the quality of the lines somewhat.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>> Isaac
>
>Sorry Isaac, I don't know anything about that because I just don't have
>any choice on speed. What I should have said was: If I connect at higher
>speeds, my transfer speed is **VERY** slow. In fact the transfer activity
>is extremely sporadic - activity for 2 seconds about every 15 seconds and
>even then usually results in a disconnection. My download speed is
>pitiful at 1.0-2.2 KB/sec.
>
>I do recall reading a bullitin board some months ago where people were
>comparing their download speeds on 56K modems and they were much the same
>as yours. You will most likely find the answer to your question at
>www.56k.com.
>
>Cheers
>skinky
>PS. I don't think anyone would hate you for *supposedly* messing up a
>thread ;-)
>
>
>
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