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CHiLL · 08-01-2010, 17:43

Why are they so dire?

When pinging internal network devices on this network, all connected to the HomeHub, the latencies are >1ms-2ms at most. However, when I ping something outside my network, a host somewhere on the Internet, my HomeHubs latency goes to 99-100ms each time. Now, I'm assuming that's because its having to use the modem too, rather than just the router.

Comparing the translation latencies between this BT HomeHub (100ms) and my parents old Telewest Motorola Surfboard (10ms) which they still use on Virgin Media.

Is that because the ADSL modem has to convert to analogue and the Cable modem doesn't? Are the latencies that high for that sole reason?

08-01-2010, 17:43	#1
CHiLL cf.geek Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Liverpool Age: 37 Services: Sky+ TV and Virgin Media 10MB Internet. Posts: 830	BT HomeHub latencies Why are they so dire? When pinging internal network devices on this network, all connected to the HomeHub, the latencies are >1ms-2ms at most. However, when I ping something outside my network, a host somewhere on the Internet, my HomeHubs latency goes to 99-100ms each time. Now, I'm assuming that's because its having to use the modem too, rather than just the router. Comparing the translation latencies between this BT HomeHub (100ms) and my parents old Telewest Motorola Surfboard (10ms) which they still use on Virgin Media. Is that because the ADSL modem has to convert to analogue and the Cable modem doesn't? Are the latencies that high for that sole reason?