Computer Speed

[Bryant]

Ran a speed test on my computer because it seems to be a little pokey lately. Results were:
Download Speed: 1464 kbps (183KB/sec. transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 283 kbps (35.4KB/sec transfer rate).

Latency: 148 MS

I have no idea what this means. Is it good? My modem says "Embarq" so it's several years old. Don't know if that has any bearing on the results. Thank you.

[tpop1]

Ran a speed test on my computer because it seems to be a little pokey lately. Results were:
Download Speed: 1464 kbps (183KB/sec. transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 283 kbps (35.4KB/sec transfer rate).

Latency: 148 MS

I have no idea what this means. Is it good? My modem says "Embarq" so it's several years old. Don't know if that has any bearing on the results. Thank you.

Don't know what you're paying for but your speeds do not seem sufficient to do any heavy duty data pushing such as Netfix, online gaming, etc.!

I work for a large company with a great many work-at-home employees and we contract for minimum of 512 kbps upload speeds. Download speeds are always a good multiple higher than UL Speeds.

This contracted speed is sufficient for all corporate service we need our WAH people to have: Streaming video, Voice over IP Telephones, etc.

You may need to see what level of service you are paying for and if that is what you are receiving, an upgrade of service may be called for.

Hope this helps.
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[Bill-n-Brillo]

Bryant, here are a couple of articles I found that might help explain some of it.....and hopefully not add to any confusion!! :

Understanding The Internet Speed [Technology Explained] (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-understanding-speed-the-internet/)

Latency in Networking - Speed and High Latency (http://compnetworking.about.com/od/speedtests/a/network_latency.htm)

Bill :)

[DDoug]

I have Century link ( embarq) and I have 10 meg down and 2 up. Yours sounds more like dial up. By the way what is your ram

[Bryant]

RAM 2.0 GB
32 bit operating system.

All greek to me, I may add.

[Bryant]

My initial question was prompted because I cannot watch a video link or youtube video without constant stopping & starting or sticking. It is very frustrating and I usually just "x" out of the whole thing and, therefore, never get to see the whole video.

[tpop1]

My initial question was prompted because I cannot watch a video link or youtube video without constant stopping & starting or sticking. It is very frustrating and I usually just "x" out of the whole thing and, therefore, never get to see the whole video.

Bottom line is:


Your internet speed is TOO Slow,
You may paying for faster speed than you are getting,
You should check with your internet provider to make sure you are getting what you are paying for and upgrade your service if necessary to view video!


Good luck

[Bryant]

My Centurylink bill shows 1.5M High Speed. Don't know cost as it is bundled in with my phone for a total of $49.90.
Do you think getting a new modem would help?

[Blackie]

My Centurylink bill shows 1.5M High Speed. Don't know cost as it is bundled in with my phone for a total of $49.90.
Do you think getting a new modem would help?


Talk to CenturyLink, seems like you should consider upgrading to the 10mbps plan that is bundled with phone for about $60.

[Bryant]

Thanks. Will call them tomorrow.

[memason]

My Centurylink bill shows 1.5M High Speed. Don't know cost as it is bundled in with my phone for a total of $49.90.
Do you think getting a new modem would help?

Your speed test shows you are getting the 1.5Mbs you are paying for. If you want anything faster, you'll need to upgrade your plan, as other have suggested.

[2BNTV]

Your speed test shows you are getting the 1.5Mbs you are paying for. If you want anything faster, you'll need to upgrade your plan, as other have suggested.

In addition, a 2GB upgrade in memory will increase your speed.

[Villageshooter]

If you buy more ram,, DO NOT PAY THE GEEK SQUAD to it install it,,, they are thieves. you can take it to the village computer club they will be more than happy to install it,, for no cost and help you out.there might even be someone there who has some memory sticks at home to sell or most likely just give you. with a machine that old, we all have memory sticks laying around. I just cleaned out here an pitched 6 or 8 sticks. as others have said your going to have to spend some money and get a faster speed from your internet provider. BTW we do not have a home line,, just use cell phones. we have sprint,, have NO ISSues at all with service great all over the bubble.

[Bryant]

Thanks for all the info. I will get in touch with the computer club as you suggested and then call Centurylink about upgrading.

[rubicon]

I'm like those two turtles in the commercial. I link on and the darn thing goes like a son of a gun

[buzzy]

In addition, a 2GB upgrade in memory will increase your speed.

Will improve the computer's operational speed, but not internet download speed. Worth doing, though.

[Bryant]

Anyone know how to get in touch with the computer club?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Anyone know how to get in touch with the computer club?

Here ya go!

The Villages Computer Club (http://thevillagescomputerclub.com/)

Bill :)

[zcaveman]

Will improve the computer's operational speed, but not internet download speed. Worth doing, though.

Agree. Fix the original problem (internet speed) and then proceed to the memory upgrade if you think it is needed. Unless your normal processing is slow this is not a problem.

[2BNTV]

Will improve the computer's operational speed, but not internet download speed. Worth doing, though.

I agree that internet speed is the greatest defining factor in speed but the memory and processor speed will help significately. A PC works best when resources are available to it like memory. Also cleaning the PC from swap files and performing a defrag would help speed.

My son bought a computer many years ago with 1 GB of memeory. I tried to use it and it was painfully slow. An upgrade to 6 GB was performed and a techie friend cleaned some junk off his PC and now it is much faster without an internet speed upgrade.

[Bryant]

Had a computer repair person come and clean up the computer. He put several free programs on for scanning for viruses, malware, defrag, etc. He said it wouldn't be a bad idea to upgrade speed. (Didn't increase memory). I just called Centurylink and they do not offer any faster service in my area of the Villages (Piedmont). Bummer! :grumpy:

[CarGuys]

I am considering a Verizon Jet Pak portable 4g modem with my new data plans.

Can anyone give me some real life speeds, upload and download of all the different carriers.

I have been at some of my friends homes and the internet speed seems pathetic.

Thanks