*All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
08-11-2005, 20:35
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Originally Posted by Gordon_29
can anybody confirm if it's only 3Mb users getting this message
Unable to upgrade your connection speed We are sorry that your current package or connection speed is not appropriate for an online speed upgrade. Please call customer support on 0800 052 2000 for further assistance with changing your service level.
or are people on 1 & 2 Mb getting it as well
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Looks like only the 3Mb users are getting that message. Others are getting Mac Address errors and allsorts of things. Hit and miss so far.....
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08-11-2005, 20:37
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
Without trying to attract the wrath of the "omg they get a free upgrade and they still moan" gang, I'm can't say I'm too impressed the speed is all over the place and at times slower than my old 2mbit connection. Hopefully it's just because people are testing out their new speed and it will calm down a bit, at least I hope so...
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08-11-2005, 20:41
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Without trying to attract the wrath of the "omg they get a free upgrade and they still moan" gang, I'm can't say I'm too impressed the speed is all over the place and at times slower than my old 2mbit connection. Hopefully it's just because people are testing out their new speed and it will calm down a bit, at least I hope so...
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That may be part of the problem. I also reckon that many people will need to upgrade their modems and possibly even their PCs to be able to handle the increased speeds. Still, I've technically got a 10Mbit connection!
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08-11-2005, 20:41
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
I get the error msg too and live in Bournemouth connected to Southampton currently on 3mb,
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08-11-2005, 20:48
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
any1 got upgraded in leicester ? :P
ive been checkin through out the day this thread, it had 6 pages in the morning and look now 45 rofl, impressive
CF rocks
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08-11-2005, 20:51
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
A Full Speed rate of 12 Mbit/s (1.4 MiB/s). Full Speed was the fastest rate before the USB 2.0 specification and many devices fall back to Full Speed. Full Speed devices divide the USB bandwidth between them in a first-come first-served basis and it is not uncommon to run out of bandwidth with several isochronous devices. All USB Hubs support Full Speed.
Taken from Wikipedia, so if youre using USB for your Modem and not getting full speeds, each USB hub on your system has 12MBit shared between the ports so perhaps try changing the port your Modem is plugged into to one that is next to an empty one or next to a low bandwidth consumption one such as a mouse.
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08-11-2005, 20:54
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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A Full Speed rate of 12 Mbit/s (1.4 MiB/s). Full Speed was the fastest rate before the USB 2.0 specification and many devices fall back to Full Speed. Full Speed devices divide the USB bandwidth between them in a first-come first-served basis and it is not uncommon to run out of bandwidth with several isochronous devices. All USB Hubs support Full Speed.
Taken from Wikipedia, so if youre using USB for your Modem and not getting full speeds, each USB hub on your system has 12MBit shared between the ports so perhaps try changing the port your Modem is plugged into to one that is next to an empty one or next to a low bandwidth consumption one such as a mouse.
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Righty-ho. Thanks for the info, Zeph. Good grief, it's been an exciting and educational forum day.
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08-11-2005, 21:03
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
Why has every1 been upgraded appart from me? lol
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08-11-2005, 21:04
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
No rob, we will not get up graded till December.
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08-11-2005, 21:04
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Righty-ho. Thanks for the info, Zeph. Good grief, it's been an exciting and educational forum day.
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No problem, you could always thank with the Rep button
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08-11-2005, 21:05
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Originally Posted by Colli
I will admit that my PC is over three and a half years old - an OAP amongst computers! I'm also using USB 1.1 with my Terajet 210, that could be having an impact too.
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An ethernet card for £2.34 might just help this on a little.
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08-11-2005, 21:06
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Originally Posted by handyman
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£5 inc. Vat n Delivery
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08-11-2005, 21:07
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Originally Posted by Robc66
Why has every1 been upgraded appart from me? lol
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Me as well!
I'm gonna write to my MP!
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08-11-2005, 21:08
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Originally Posted by deathball
No rob, we will not get up graded till December.
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I see people on here who had 3mbit and are on it now. Why cant they put me on it aswell. I will ring tommorrow again and try and get it.
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08-11-2005, 21:12
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Re: *All* ntl 10meg Discussion (part 2)
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Originally Posted by Colli
I will admit that my PC is over three and a half years old - an OAP amongst computers! I'm also using USB 1.1 with my Terajet 210, that could be having an impact too.
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Transferring data to this pc (celeron 400 with 200mb ram and xp) caused it to bang straight to 95-100% cpu usage. :-)
That pc had a 10mbs lan card in it mind not sure what duplex it was.
As a bench mark i can normall get a similar file transfer speed over 11mbs wireless.
But she slogs along and has not died yet, she's fine looking after my pron stash and back-ups
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£5 inc. Vat n Delivery 
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Still could always have a look about and see if theres owt else you fancy.
Could always go pay a tenner at pc world
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