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DJ PSYCHOTRANCE
10-08-2009, 04:51
Hi all i just upgraded from 2mb to 10mb and my speed at www.speedtest.bbmax.co.uk (http://www.speedtest.bbmax.co.uk) is only around 4689kbps download, and upload starts off by going to 400 odd kbps but at end of test drops to 274kbps, just did this test at 3:45am so my connection isn't being capped. My modem config shows that i have 10mb. My modem which is an NTL 250 is connected to a wireless router (11mbps) downstairs, and my PC upstairs is on wireless network via a USB wireless adapter which shows an 11mbps connection and both signal strength and link quality at 100%. My USB ports are USB2.0.
Is an 11mbps router able to handle a 10mb broadband connection..?? And could it be that i either need to buy a wireless network card or indeed upgrade my router to a 54mbps one to be able to get near my 10mb connection.
I'm in the Glasgow area and my UBR is Renfrew.
my speed test at speedtest.net was slightly better

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/08/32.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Regards: Paul.

deathtrap3000
10-08-2009, 05:07
Have you tested your speed when connected via ethernet?

11mbps is really the theoretical max. In reality you will only get less than half that.

Ignitionnet
10-08-2009, 05:23
That speed is about right for an 11Mbps wireless connection, it's actually pretty good.

bikeman
10-08-2009, 15:05
Just noticed this thread. I am only getting 5.5Mbps from my 100Mb ethernet connected pc. Used to get the full 2Mb so I am a bit peeved at only getting half the expected 10Mbps.

DJ PSYCHOTRANCE
10-08-2009, 17:01
I tested connection connected straight from modem to PC and all is good.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/08/30.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Suppose i need to buy a 54mbps router if i want to go wireless and get close to 10mb.
Thanks for your replies guys...... :-)

DJ PSYCHOTRANCE
11-08-2009, 03:00
Well i went out and bought a new router and wireless PCI card and i'm now a happy chappie with my speed results.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/08/28.png (http://www.speedtest.net)