Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

I've installed Kerio (tried Comodo, but couldn't get internet to connect) instead of Zone Alarm and downloads have now gone up to 530K/sec and the speed test shows 4.2 Mbps, so that's a bit of an improvement :)

But, is this the best I can expect to get from the 10Mbps service?

Thanks

Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

I couldn't see it mentioned in the thread so.........

You DO connect via ethernet, usb can't do 10 meg.

Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

The cable modem is connected to a wireless router & the PC has a wireless adaptor which is connected to the PC by usb.

Thanks

Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

The ZoneAlarm restrict thing doesn't apply anymore, they fixed that a few versions ago...

Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

Ah! Wireless..:)

Well still in the stone age here with a hardwired system so can't comment. :dunce:

Maybe if you publish the specs of your wireless equipment some more knowledgable souls might wish to comment. I understand that some set ups can't manage 10mb.

Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

Theres all your information = USB......
Internet = Ntl250 = Wireless === (Wireless = USB) = PC

Wireless connections can sometimes be restrictive however the likely cause of your slow connection is the wireless USB device - likely using the slower USB1.1 spec which will limit you to around 4-5mbs.

TRY: connecting your PC to the NTL250 direct with an Ethernet cable not USB, you didn't state what connection type you tried via cable.

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If its actually the later HiSpeed type (not FullSpeed) then the wireless link maybe to blame however the way they have implemented the interface (wireless to USB) may be internally limited in the hardware device despite being the faster USB mode of operation. As an example, my router has 100mbs WAN connecter to the internet and 100mbs on the LAN however internally the processor can only push through 17mbs.
100mbs WAN = proc 17mbs = 100mbs LAN creating a bottle neck
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Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

Thanks for the update swapshop1.

As the CM and router are in different rooms to the PC, would a USB2.0 wireless adaptor make any difference (if mine is USB1.1)?

If not, a perm Ethernet connection is not going to be possible (as the wife will go made about the cabling) - So can you buy Ethernet Wireless Adaptors & how can I check if my processor is creating a bottleneck?

BTW - I'm using Belkin kit at the moment, but am prepared to change if I have to.

Thanks.

PS - I did try an Ethernet cable direct from the PC to the Router ((& to the CM) 15 metres)) & that didn't make much difference.

Re: 48 hours to move from 4mb to 10mb?
 

Any chance that a "wireless guru" could answer these couple of questions, please.

Would a USB2.0 wireless adaptor make any difference (if mine is USB1.1)?

Can you buy Ethernet Wireless Adaptors & how can I check if my processor is creating a bottleneck?

Thanks