my internet sucks

spike27z · 07-18-2006, 08:33 AM

ugh, maybe someone knows some 1337 ways I can make it better. I get like 500-1200kbp/s on those test like on cnet. I have dsl, sbc yahoo service. I don't know what else I should tell you, so ask if you need to know something to 1337ify me.

oh, and my computer is on wireless if that matters. but the computers wired to this modem/router get the exactly the same scores in the cnet thing, so meh

?!?

edit: forgot to say the main reason it sucks. random deaths in connection, but it's not just the wireless ones, happens to my dad's comp too which is wired. same times

Rip_Uk · 07-18-2006, 08:41 AM

I used to get slowdows/disconnects after ever 30mins or so, but after formatting the drive and installing the cable modem drivers properly the problems have been solved. Do you have the drivers installed correctly?, is it connected through USB or Ethernet?, and what operating system are you running?

Arm_Pit · 07-18-2006, 08:49 AM

Try plugging one of your computers in directly from the modem to the computer without a router and see if the same problem occurs, if it does, then tis likly to be just your crappy ISP, or your modem.(since all your PCs do it)

spike27z · 07-18-2006, 09:06 AM

formatting what drive? my pc's? it's all of the comps in the network..

dunno about modem drivers, we've had the same modem since before I knew what RAM meant (so, a long time, lol)

my dad's computer IS connected straight to the modem, so..

and also, is it possible the modem just sucks? it's like, from original dsl stuff ever..

Trizoy · 07-18-2006, 09:34 AM

It could be a modem issue... It also may be heat. Make sure nothing is on, or covering the vents of the router or the modem.

Note: I just got Cable, if you would like my 1 yr old dsl modem. PM me. (free)

spike27z · 07-18-2006, 12:17 PM

we got a new router recently (because I used to get no connection all the way in my room)

that'd be awesome if it's what my problem is from

btw, are my scores for what internet service I have pretty bad compared to what it should be? or just not amazing/normal

SC7 · 07-18-2006, 04:46 PM

Wireless slowed my 8Mbps cable down, on both computers for some reason, I went back to wired, and all was better, IDK, maybe that could be the problem. How many machines are on this connection at once?

Arm_Pit · 07-18-2006, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike27z

btw, are my scores for what internet service I have pretty bad compared to what it should be? or just not amazing/normal

well....What is your internet service and what plan do you have?

07-18-2006, 08:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
spike27z Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 17 Posts: 203	my internet sucks ugh, maybe someone knows some 1337 ways I can make it better. I get like 500-1200kbp/s on those test like on cnet. I have dsl, sbc yahoo service. I don't know what else I should tell you, so ask if you need to know something to 1337ify me. oh, and my computer is on wireless if that matters. but the computers wired to this modem/router get the exactly the same scores in the cnet thing, so meh ?!? edit: forgot to say the main reason it sucks. random deaths in connection, but it's not just the wireless ones, happens to my dad's comp too which is wired. same times __________________ Aspire X-Cruiser Case, Antec SP 500w PSU, AMD Socket AM2 3800+, Asus M2N-E Mobo, eVGA GeForce 7600GT, Corsair XMS DDR2 PC6400 1gb (2x512) RAM, Samsung 250gb hard drive, Creative Audigy SE Sound Card, Lite-On DVD Burner and DVD ROM, MTG Card Reader, NEC Floppy, Logitech Mx518, Acer AL2017. wow that's old. 4gb ram, +1tb hd, audiophile 2496, 5200+ X2, Vista 64 Last edited by spike27z; 07-18-2006 at 08:37 AM.

07-18-2006, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rip_Uk Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Midlands, UK Age: 24 Posts: 1,551	I used to get slowdows/disconnects after ever 30mins or so, but after formatting the drive and installing the cable modem drivers properly the problems have been solved. Do you have the drivers installed correctly?, is it connected through USB or Ethernet?, and what operating system are you running? __________________ Antec Three Hundred Samsung SM226BW 22" TFT Msi K8n Diamond Sli AMD 64 4400+ X2 With AS5 BFG 7950 GT 2GB (2 x 1GB) OCZ Platinum PC3200 320GB + 300GB Maxtor Diamondmax SATA NEC ND45550 16x DVDRW +/- & DVDRAM Enermax Liberty 620W SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS

07-18-2006, 09:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
spike27z Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 17 Posts: 203	formatting what drive? my pc's? it's all of the comps in the network.. dunno about modem drivers, we've had the same modem since before I knew what RAM meant (so, a long time, lol) my dad's computer IS connected straight to the modem, so.. and also, is it possible the modem just sucks? it's like, from original dsl stuff ever.. __________________ Aspire X-Cruiser Case, Antec SP 500w PSU, AMD Socket AM2 3800+, Asus M2N-E Mobo, eVGA GeForce 7600GT, Corsair XMS DDR2 PC6400 1gb (2x512) RAM, Samsung 250gb hard drive, Creative Audigy SE Sound Card, Lite-On DVD Burner and DVD ROM, MTG Card Reader, NEC Floppy, Logitech Mx518, Acer AL2017. wow that's old. 4gb ram, +1tb hd, audiophile 2496, 5200+ X2, Vista 64 Last edited by spike27z; 07-18-2006 at 09:11 AM.

07-18-2006, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,681	It could be a modem issue... It also may be heat. Make sure nothing is on, or covering the vents of the router or the modem. Note: I just got Cable, if you would like my 1 yr old dsl modem. PM me. (free) __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

07-18-2006, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
spike27z Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 17 Posts: 203	we got a new router recently (because I used to get no connection all the way in my room) that'd be awesome if it's what my problem is from btw, are my scores for what internet service I have pretty bad compared to what it should be? or just not amazing/normal __________________ Aspire X-Cruiser Case, Antec SP 500w PSU, AMD Socket AM2 3800+, Asus M2N-E Mobo, eVGA GeForce 7600GT, Corsair XMS DDR2 PC6400 1gb (2x512) RAM, Samsung 250gb hard drive, Creative Audigy SE Sound Card, Lite-On DVD Burner and DVD ROM, MTG Card Reader, NEC Floppy, Logitech Mx518, Acer AL2017. wow that's old. 4gb ram, +1tb hd, audiophile 2496, 5200+ X2, Vista 64

07-18-2006, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Arm_Pit banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,299	Try plugging one of your computers in directly from the modem to the computer without a router and see if the same problem occurs, if it does, then tis likly to be just your crappy ISP, or your modem.(since all your PCs do it)

07-18-2006, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
SC7 Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 18 Posts: 757	Wireless slowed my 8Mbps cable down, on both computers for some reason, I went back to wired, and all was better, IDK, maybe that could be the problem. How many machines are on this connection at once? __________________ My Rig Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Northwood Intel 845GVSR Motherboard 1 GB PC 3200 DDR BFG Tech FX5500OC 256 Mb PCI Edition 160 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition 60 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition Sony DVD-Rom/CD-RW Drive Dynex DVD+-R/RW Dual Layer Drive Nice MAG Innovision 17" LCD Flat Panel Monitor.

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