not getting anywhere near 10mb

DJ PSYCHOTRANCE · 10-08-2009, 03:51

Hi all i just upgraded from 2mb to 10mb and my speed at www.speedtest.bbmax.co.uk is only around 4689kbps download, and upload starts off by going to 400 odd kbps but at end of test drops to 274kbps, just did this test at 3:45am so my connection isn't being capped. My modem config shows that i have 10mb. My modem which is an NTL 250 is connected to a wireless router (11mbps) downstairs, and my PC upstairs is on wireless network via a USB wireless adapter which shows an 11mbps connection and both signal strength and link quality at 100%. My USB ports are USB2.0.
Is an 11mbps router able to handle a 10mb broadband connection..?? And could it be that i either need to buy a wireless network card or indeed upgrade my router to a 54mbps one to be able to get near my 10mb connection.
I'm in the Glasgow area and my UBR is Renfrew.
my speed test at speedtest.net was slightly better

Regards: Paul.

deathtrap3000 · 10-08-2009, 04:07

Have you tested your speed when connected via ethernet?

11mbps is really the theoretical max. In reality you will only get less than half that.

Ignitionnet · 10-08-2009, 04:23

That speed is about right for an 11Mbps wireless connection, it's actually pretty good.

bikeman · 10-08-2009, 14:05

Just noticed this thread. I am only getting 5.5Mbps from my 100Mb ethernet connected pc. Used to get the full 2Mb so I am a bit peeved at only getting half the expected 10Mbps.

DJ PSYCHOTRANCE · 10-08-2009, 16:01

I tested connection connected straight from modem to PC and all is good.

Suppose i need to buy a 54mbps router if i want to go wireless and get close to 10mb.
Thanks for your replies guys...... :-)

DJ PSYCHOTRANCE · 11-08-2009, 02:00

Well i went out and bought a new router and wireless PCI card and i'm now a happy chappie with my speed results.