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[DarkExhile]

I also use Mediacom... I had a question for you though.

What download speeds do you get with Mediacom? I get shit... 350 down, 30 up.

[Deltamusic]

  On the average I get about 2800 down & 230 up...  Check and make sure your not on the TV special they ran around Christmas..  It is worse than dialup!!There is a Mediacom service rep in the dslrports form...  Name is Scooter I think. Wish one of the reps would join here..

[DarkExhile]

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  On the average I get about 2800 down & 230 up...  Check and make sure your not on the TV special they ran around Christmas..  It is worse than dialup!!There is a Mediacom service rep in the dslrports form...  Name is Scooter I think. Wish one of the reps would join here..

They are gonna be upgrading Mediacom to 5mbits... I called them like a week ago, and they said it will be up in a few months.

[Renegd98]

I am on the Mediacom 5Mbits connection and here is a speed test I just ran:

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 4655 Kbps about 4.7 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 568 kB/s
Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/
Test Time:: Sat Mar 19 07:29:11 CST 2005
Bottom Line:: 83X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.8 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 109.87 % faster than the average for host (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-V2I6UZYXW

Not sure why you say they are shitty as I just moved to Alabama from EL Paso, TX and the Roadrunner out there sucked.  Mediacom here in North Alabama is fast as hell and the service I get from them is outstanding.  Must depend on where you are and who you are dealing with...

[REV0LUTI0NIZED]

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I am on the Mediacom 5Mbits connection and here is a speed test I just ran:

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 4655 Kbps about 4.7 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 568 kB/s
Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/
Test Time:: Sat Mar 19 07:29:11 CST 2005
Bottom Line:: 83X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.8 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 109.87 % faster than the average for host (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-V2I6UZYXW

Not sure why you say they are shitty as I just moved to Alabama from EL Paso, TX and the Roadrunner out there sucked.  Mediacom here in North Alabama is fast as hell and the service I get from them is outstanding.  Must depend on where you are and who you are dealing with...

Welcome To The Forum  Renegd98

Nice speeds, They're not shitty. Thats a good speed.

[DarkExhile]

Mediacom doesn't suck... it just that they are behind on technology HERE a bit... they will be updating very shortly... like in the next two months.

They have a special just for gamers. Has 5 mbits. Not too shabby.

[waldojr]

I agree they are a fairly crappy IsP.  they have 3mps down and 256Kbs up.  the only thing this si good for is downloading. don't try to play any online games because you will get kicked for high ping and xbox and ps2 online play is choppy.  I found quest dsl is better for my area 1500 down 768 up

[knightshade43]

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I am on the Mediacom 5Mbits connection and here is a speed test I just ran:

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 4655 Kbps about 4.7 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 568 kB/s
Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/
Test Time:: Sat Mar 19 07:29:11 CST 2005
Bottom Line:: 83X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.8 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 109.87 % faster than the average for host (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-V2I6UZYXW

Not sure why you say they are shitty as I just moved to Alabama from EL Paso, TX and the Roadrunner out there sucked.  Mediacom here in North Alabama is fast as hell and the service I get from them is outstanding.  Must depend on where you are and who you are dealing with...

I had roadrunner a couple years ago in minneapolis mn. I had one of the old 3com modems and with a few registery tweaks I was running just over 4MB they kept tring to get me to bring the old 3com in and get the new toshiba modems they said it would be even faster but I new a couple people that had the toshiba modem and they where lucky to get 2 megs and one of them lived in the same town house complex as I did so I just kept telling them no thanks I am happy with what I have

[JMac]

Hola guys.  Newbie to these forums.  I have Mediacom here in south Alabama and I'm getting great speeds.  Just ran this test.
:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 4753 Kbps about 4.8 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB)
Download Speed is:: 580 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server1)
Test Time:: Sun Jun 12 09:37:41 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 85X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.77 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 22 % faster than the average for host (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-8PBUNMYZ7

[Soulcommander]

Mediacom sucks only because they are using outdated equipment that corporate wont update because of money.  And the speeds prove it.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 2555 Kbps about 2.6 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB)
Download Speed is:: 312 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Fri Jul 22 14:04:40 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 46X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.28 sec
Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 68.44 % of your hosts average (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-PFWGIUA95


This is the result of poor equipment.  So although some of you may get better results Mediacom has skimped paying out $ in some markets and when their cable contract comes time to be renewed they will be in for a good amount of trouble. Not to mention when voip comes to your neighborhood you will then see the problems coming out of the wood work.

[milchama]

I am in Springfield, MO and I get great Download speed and great upload speed. I just wish the Upstream was more like 512 or 786 256 is practically stone age. But hey I got the 1st mo free and only pay 29.95 after that. I called to ask if they had faster plans and I was told that there are Beta testers out there with 10/1, I'd sure like to be in that group. Also there is a new "gamers" package in development that will boast more upstream speed.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 4640 Kbps about 4.6 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 566 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Wed Jul 27 18:31:47 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 83X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.81 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 41.42 % faster than the average for host (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-V0JBHTMLZ
:::.. Upload Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 280 Kbps about 0.3 Mbps (tested with 97 kB)
Upload Speed is:: 34 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server1)
Test Time:: Wed Jul 27 18:32:12 CDT 2005
Bottom Line:: 5X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 30.12 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 26.13 % faster than the average for host (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-L2TOMEN1Z

[Soulcommander]

A field tech said that Mediacom will probably never give us more upload as it may induce people to run servers.  Dont know how true that is but he is a head field tech.  I wont pay no $75 for 10,000 when they cant even give us close to 5000 now.

[PaveRogue]

Came to this forum for help.  Just moved to FL from NM (Comcast High-Speed).  My connection speeds are way down (less than 1mbps).  I keep getting kicked from servers in BF2, and constant CIs (connection interrupted) during JO.  I haven't changed any settings on my comp yet.  Went from a motorolla cable modem with a Linksys Wireless Router to now just having a Linksys Cable Modem.  Any hints or tips on getting a lot more out of my connection would be greatly appreciated.  I built my own comp, so I understand hardware.  I have it tweaked for gaming, but I am pretty much clueless on internet connections.
AMD 2700+
MSI K7N2 mobo
BFG 6800 GT OC vid card
Windows XP w/SP2

[milchama]

Hey welcome PaveRogue and Soulcommander>

PaveRogue check these threads for help under MAKE IT FASTER
http://www.testmy.net/forum/b-3.0

[Soulcommander]

You didn't specify your modem....But I have found getting an updated modem like a Motorola Surfboard sb5120 my speeds went up!  If your running windows XP you shouldnt mess with any rwin settings....XP is set to handle all this for you.  If your speeds are still sucking call for a tech to come out and check things.  Make sure you request a field tech with equipment, to test your line with a lap top and a modem...
Also look at your signal strenght for your modem and post all the results.. Upstream and downstream as well as SNR

[PaveRogue]

Modem is a Linksys BEFCMU10 - brand new.

[Soulcommander]

Also look at your signal strenght for your modem and post all the results.. Upstream and downstream as well as SNR
Not sure how to do that with your modem....You may have the info in your manual which I believe may be on a CD with that modem.  Otherwise you can call Linksys to find out how to do that at this number...1-800-326-7114

Just tell them that you want to check your Downstream Signal and noise ratio as well as your upstream power level and downstram  recieve power level.

When you get these results post them here and I will take a look and tell you if its Mediacom that is causing you problems.


Thanks..
Soulcommander......

[PaveRogue]

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 4406 Kbps about 4.4 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB)
Download Speed is:: 538 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Thu Sep 08 2005 10:51:46 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Bottom Line:: 79X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.9 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 32.39 % faster than the average for host (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-KYSBIGTJ5


Thanks Soul, but I think I got it.  Had to turn down the application protection on Zone Alarm.  I really find it hard to believe that this was the problem, but the above stats say it all.  I will, however, keep you in mind if I get any further problems.  Thanks so much for the offer to help!

[Soulcommander]

Numbers look good..Glad you got it figured out!

[stettin]

I'm in the Carbondale IL Area and their service is total crap as of about 2-3 weeks ago.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 63 Kbps about 0.1 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)
Download Speed is:: 8 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (server2)
Test Time:: Wed Sep 14 2005 01:18:23 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Bottom Line:: 1X faster than 56K 1MB download in 128 sec
Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 1.89 % of your hosts average (mchsi.com)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-VFXUYZ9W8


This is typically bad.  On a good night I'll get around 200kb down and about 200 ping, my worst night the ping to my default gateway was 900ms.  Mediacom just announced speeds up to 5MEG!
My Power level was at about 15 so the cable guy put a spliter on it to lower it down to closer to 0 which he said was supposed to be better.. Dunno if he was BSing me or what but he said all my equipment/signal is top notch and that they are having problems with traffic and are "splitting nodes" to try and catch up.

Downstream  Value
Frequency 117000000 Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 37 dB
QAM 64
Network Access Control Object ON
Power Level 1 dBmV 
The Downstream Power Level reading is a snapshot taken at the time this page was requested. Please Reload/Refresh this Page for a new reading
Upstream Value
Channel ID 1
Frequency 30000000 Hz
Ranging Service ID 463
Symbol Rate 2.560 Msym/s
Power Level 46 dBmV


Here is another set of stats that I found from a network monitor java program.
TCP/Web100 Network Diagnostic Tool v5.3.4e
click START to begin
Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Done
running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 260.47Kb/s
running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 102.47kb/s
Your PC is connected to a Cable/DSL modem
Information: Other network traffic is congesting the link

(that's in bits not bytes)

more info..
Information: throughput is limited by other network traffic.
Good network cable(s) found
Normal duplex operation found.

Web100 reports the Round trip time = 309.49 msec; the Packet size = 1380 Bytes; and
There were 9 packets retransmitted, 9 duplicate acks received, and 12 SACK blocks received
The connection stalled 1 times due to packet loss
The connection was idle 0.62 seconds (6.2%) of the time
This connection is network limited 99.97% of the time.
Excessive packet loss is impacting your performance

Mediacom has nothing to say other than "we are working on it, no ETA".  I'm about ready to order DSL but I figure they'll fix it by the time I can get it installed.