--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dark Lord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've noticed that I don't seem to be getting the same download > rates that I used to get. I used to get about 4.8kb/sec and now I > get about 3.8kb/sec. I also noticed that I don't seem to be able > to get a connection above 40000 bps very often (sometime get > 42667). I used to get connected at 46667 or 48000. I'm pretty > sure it's not the ISP's fault. Does anyone know what might be > causing this and is there any way of correcting this problem.
Connection speeds, ie the 40,xxx sort, are mainly determined by the quality of your phone line. Things like static and interference can cause problems. This can be caused by problems with your phone cable, ie the one which goes from your Mac to the wall socket. If you are going through a long extension cable, or your cable is regularily bent, twisted, trod on, or rolled over, then damage can occur, and your connection speed will suffer. Also, try unplugging all other devices, ie phones, faxes on that line, and see if it makes any difference. It can also be affected by problems with the copper which runs from your house, out to the street and beyond. This can be tested by either trying a different phone line in the house, if you have one, or getting your Phone provider to do a line check (results from this may vary, depending on the operator you speak to. Don't believe them if they suggest joining Bigpond will magically solve everything...) If you Mac is somewhat portable, take it over to a someone elses house who is able to connect at good speeds, plug it in, dial up, and see what you get. Basically what I'm saying, is that it is a process of elimination. Download speeds, ie the 4.5kb/s ones, are determined upon your connection speed, and also how congested the ISP's bandwidth is, and which site you are downloading from. Regards Trevor Lee Highway 1 Internet Solutions
