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Old 18-05-2006, 21:13   #34
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Re: 10mb bb more like 6mb!

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Originally Posted by moon_t
I used a number of tweak utilities but didn't alter the MTU or RWin manually, I have to admit that I'm loathe to upgrade back to the 10mb service and the extra cost just to try manual alteration of the settings.

Having seen no difference on my Fedora Core box I'm not altogether convinced it would be the settings anyhow. From the number of comments about the Leicester area on the forums, I have assumed that ntl just provide an inferior service to customers in this location.
Just did a test as i'm in the leicester area:
Thu, 18 May 2006 21:09:17 UTC

1st 512K took 437 ms = 1171.6 KB/sec, approx 9654 Kbps, 9.43 Mbps
2nd 512K took 438 ms = 1169 KB/sec, approx 9633 Kbps, 9.41 Mbps
3rd 512K took 437 ms = 1171.6 KB/sec, approx 9654 Kbps, 9.43 Mbps
4th 512K took 766 ms = 668.4 KB/sec, approx 5508 Kbps, 5.38 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 8612 Kbps, 8.41 Mbps


2'nd attempt:
Thu, 18 May 2006 21:10:47 UTC

1st 512K took 453 ms = 1130.2 KB/sec, approx 9313 Kbps, 9.09 Mbps
2nd 512K took 422 ms = 1213.3 KB/sec, approx 9998 Kbps, 9.76 Mbps
3rd 512K took 437 ms = 1171.6 KB/sec, approx 9654 Kbps, 9.43 Mbps
4th 512K took 438 ms = 1169 KB/sec, approx 9633 Kbps, 9.41 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 9650 Kbps, 9.42 Mbps
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