Speed Test

[jackson6745]

Rich, your speed is very fast.

If you think your computer is slow, check the computer itself first. The next thing to think about is getting a wireless access point that is set up for N ONLY, no ABG, just N. That will give you the fastest speed. Do not use G/N as it slows down to G speeds.

Thanks Josh. Do you think one of these cheap upgrade devices will work?
http://www.outletpc.com/um3746.html?gclid=CKX-6OvRnK8CFQhN4Aod6C3kbw

Anything in particular that you recommend?

 

[Josh]

No, I wouldn't buy that.

What wireless router are you using at the moment. The one that the cable companies provide is crap. You should have your own.

Also, you want to make sure you pick a channel that no one else in your neighborhood is using. It is getting hard to find open channels these days but look to switch to something other than 1,6,13 as that is the default for a lot of devices.

You should also make sure your wireless router is not close to the microwave, and eliminate any 2.4ghz wireless phones in your home if possible.

The best speed bump I have noticed with home wireless comes from getting a dual radio access point (like the Apple Airport Extreme) where you can run both 2.4ghz and 5ghz for N. Making sure you are running pure N and not B/G/N is a big deal as any B or G devices will slow the entire network down to 11Mb.

 

[jackson6745]

I am using the cheap one that version installed. You are the 3rd person that told me to get the airport extreme. I'll go that route. I can't seem to go wrong purchasing any Apple product these days. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Josh]

If you have other Apple products they play nicely together.

 

[KathyC]

Not so bad...

 

[reefs4life]

Was honestly expecting worst but this isn't too bad

 

[ZANYMASTER]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1876238439.png

 

[duke62]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1876245274.png
lindenhurst dont know what it means but you guys do

 

[Widdy]

 

[jackson6745]

Big improvement Josh. I just installed the Airport Extreme. Speeds just about as fast as being wired. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[MatthewScars]

76/78

Beat that! Whatchu know about Cogent, son.

 

[noelskii]

:biggrin:

 

[Jaftica]

from work...LOL

 

[jackson6745]

Matthew that is crazy fast. Is that your home connection?

 

[Arati]

cable from riverhead... and gatdam matt if thats your home isp im about to switch

 

[Josh]

76/78

Beat that! Whatchu know about Cogent, son.

Please tell me you did that from your office and not at home?

 

[Widdy]

Cogent 100MB dark fiber at home? My hero...

 

[MatthewScars]

Please tell me you did that from your office and not at home?

100mb fiber/eth handoff at work. That is our dedicated internet only connection for 450 people.

My home is 25/8

 

[ming]

A good change since my last post from home

 

[strgazr27]

Why I will NEVER go back to Optimum.....