Thanks Gaz for the response below is a result of the speed test from the link you specified.. also the reason I would like to upgrade is that my son would like to try online gaming I was told by NTL I would need 600 or 1meg.
18KB/S (144KB/S)
Poor- This is too Low.
Speed Test Report
Broadband Speed Test - for Telewest blueyonder - 512k service
By Daniel Elwell -
dannyelwell2001@msn.com
Get this test from
http://www.vantage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
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These results are only a snapshot of this particular moment. They are dependant
on any other Internet use on this computer and any delays
on the Internet. To improve accuracy, run the test several times.
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Section 1: General Ping Results
A Ping test is the time taken for a server to reply to a request
Blueyonder Server:
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracert was cancelled
UK Server 1 (
www.demon.net):
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracing route to 193.38.113.25 over a maximum of 20 hops
1 * * * Request timed out.
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * 1267 ms * 62.253.185.174
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
Trace complete.
UK Server 2 (
www.bbc.co.uk):
24ms - Normal - it's about right!
UK Server 3 (
www.ic24.net):
27ms - Normal - it's about right!
USA East Coast Server (
www.yahoo.com):
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracing route to 64.58.76.176 over a maximum of 20 hops
1 1410 ms * * 172.31.63.254
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
Trace complete.
USA West Coast Server (
www.lycos.com):
107ms - Fast - very fast response
European Server (
www.marcopoly.com):
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracing route to 194.145.55.132 over a maximum of 20 hops
1 * * * Request timed out.
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
Trace complete.
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Section 2: Custom Server Ping Results
These results are to four user-definable servers.
Blueyonder Counter-Strike 1:
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracing route to 194.117.138.249 over a maximum of 20 hops
1 * * * Request timed out.
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
Trace complete.
Blueyonder Team-Fortress Leage 1:
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracing route to 194.117.138.225 over a maximum of 20 hops
1 * * * Request timed out.
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
Trace complete.
BarrysWorld Master Server (all games):
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracing route to 213.221.174.165 over a maximum of 20 hops
1 * * * Request timed out.
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
Trace complete.
Japanese Ping Server (VERY long distance!):
0ms - *** PING timed out ***
Tracert to specified location:
Tracing route to 211.13.208.202 over a maximum of 20 hops
1 * * * Request timed out.
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
Trace complete.
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Section 3: Download Speed Results
Three downloads are tested; one from one of your ISPs servers, one through your Transparent Cache and one through an alterntive cache. This will give you an idea of how capable your connection is. Note: You should take the highest download speed into account.
Telewest blueyonder - 512k service Server Download:
18KB/s (144Kb/s) - Poor - this is too low
Download through Transparent Cache:
18KB/s (144Kb/s) - Poor - this is too low
Download through alternative Cache (webcache.blueyonder.co.uk):
0KB/s (0Kb/s) - **** SERVER ERROR: Unexpected error from Server****
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Section 4: Packet Loss
50 Ping Requests are sent to your server. The packet loss is measured by how many of the packets don't bounce back to the client. High packet loss may slow down your connection.
50 packets were sent, 0 bounced back; 100% loss (estimated)
Dismal - Your connection is barely working
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Section 5: Transparent Cache Page Fetch Time
This test times how long your Transparent Cache takes to fetch a page from the Internet. Please note that this test is subject to many different parameters and sometimes may not be 100% accurate. This test can be used to show delays when trying to view Internet sites. The timing takes place from the moment the request for the file is sent to the moment the proxy server responds.
Average time taken to retrieve a page: 0ms - At least one of the pages requested failed to download. This may indicate problems with your Webcache. Run the test again to confirm this.
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Section 6: Network Connection Settings
The settings shown below are the settings that the system is currently using for connecting to the Internet
Receive Window: Default
Default TTL: Default
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : home-j6xarxq44i
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 4:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : USB Cable Modem (NDIS5)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-E0-6F-08-EE-7A
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 80.5.133.8
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 80.5.133.254
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 62.252.128.21
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.4.100
194.168.8.100
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 31 December 2003 07:48:32
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 31 December 2003 22:12:35
Your Webcache: 62.252.128.13
************************************************** ****
*** PLEASE IGNORE THE PACKET LOSS TEST ***
Blueyonder have recently put their web server behind a firewall, meaning that when the Speed Test attempts to ping the server none of the packets are returned, therefore the Speed Test thinks you have a problem with your connection.
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Test Statistics:
Information on the test
Time and Date: 31/12/2003 08:40:16
Test duration: 746 secondsIP address: 80.5.133.8
Username: paulhouston
Test Version: 2.81
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