ArcticWolf

Hey All,

I am brand new to this site, I am trying to up my speed.  I do a lot of file downloading via utorrent. I am getting a speed of around 30-40kB/s  (even though I have no idea what that means.

I am running XP, with my laptop.  It is brand new.  So it must be some sort of good speed.  Again, I am dumb with these computer things.  I am on Sympatico Wireless with Speedstream 6300. 

Here are the stats I ran.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 2636 Kbps about 2.6 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)

Download Speed is:: 322 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server2)

Test Time:: Mon Feb 6 02:07:53 EST 2006

Bottom Line:: 47X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.18 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 43.97 % faster than the average for host (121.206)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-4H35Q67K0

Is that good?  How come I cant get speeds that people talk about in utorrent?   Anyone help this poor old loser????

Mike

It depends on what package You got from Sympatico... did You get the 3000/640 or the 5000/800?  ... if You have the 3 meg package then Your speed is right on...actually it was better then mine by 0.1megs or 20kB/s ... problem is there is never a constant speed with utorrent or any torrent for that matter... it depends on how many people you are d/l from ...etc..etc. I'm lucky if I get in the 120 to 190kB/s range. And that's if there is over 200 seeds to download from ,I usually get 30 to 60

I finally got rid of that dang file...talk about a pain... but now everything is great YEY!!! for me. 

Yeah but Just ...the smart test is not to great... it will only take me to the 2992 test, and My speed reports.

2992 Test

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 2233 Kbps about 2.2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)

Download Speed is:: 273 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server1)

Test Time:: Sat Feb 4 05:46:48 EST 2006

Bottom Line:: 40X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.75 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 22.49 % faster than the average for host (teksavvy.com)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-SV7MB8JKO

12120 Test

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 2295 Kbps about 2.3 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 280 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server1)

Test Time:: Sat Feb 4 05:50:03 EST 2006

Bottom Line:: 41X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.66 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 25.82 % faster than the average for host (teksavvy.com)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-XZW4HEVBM

There is a small difference at this time, but usually I get about 10 to 15KB/s more on the 12 meg test.... see sometimes on the 2992 meg test the connection doesn't get to full throttle cause the test finished to early.

Thanks PHP ... the 2992 one is just to slow for Me to get an accurate reading. 

Can't be telling Me I'm the only one using Teksavvy from Canada here  , show off your scores, the 3meg down/800kbps up service

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 2487 Kbps about 2.5 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 304 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server1)

Test Time:: Fri Feb 3 23:09:58 EST 2006

Bottom Line:: 44X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.37 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 36.5 % faster than the average for host (teksavvy.com)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-ZGRPOWQKA

:::.. Upload Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 611 Kbps about 0.6 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 75 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server1)

Test Time:: Fri Feb 3 23:13:14 EST 2006

Bottom Line:: 11X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 13.65 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 34.88 % faster than the average for host (teksavvy.com)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-MS92KE0PB

I tried to figure them out... but can't seem to.

You

Yeah it's trying to go to a site called http://link.sp4m.info  at Local address:"Localhost:any"... and if I let it go through my firewall it tries to open up a udp to all different ip #'s which get blocked.

OMG I took Your advice and made a restore point and then deleted the file... shut down My computer and rebooted, as soon as I connected to the internet it came right back  ,I don't think that's a good sign.

WOOT YEY , I won with the having the slowest POS in this thread.... so what do I win??? A new comp,lol. One can only dream.

http://gameadvisor.futuremark.com/gameadvisor/service/my_system.jsp?sysInfoId=2694391

Nobody knows what this is?? I can tell You the file is located in my Windowsprefectch directory and it keep trying to send info out on every port # ....ex:4080...4081...4082....etc. I checked the microsoft web site and found nothing on it... so is it safe to delete?

See every 5 minutes or so I get this message from my firewall

Critical system object was changed.This may be a result of spyware activity. Outpost Firewall Pro Anti-Spyware can resotre the object to it's original default value.

Location Internet Explorer Third-Party Cookies

But when I choose to resotre it, it comes back about 5 minutes later.

I tried Google and could find nothing on it, but it tried to send info out from my computer,but I blocked it with my firewall...but it tried to send info every 5 seconds. It even says it's a 3rd party cookie trying to change something in one of my files. Any idea or help appreciated. BTW running Win XP Pro sp1

DJ Spike's Club Mix Radio...it's a dance,house & oldskool station... but it doesn't run 24/7...but there are mixes to download when I am not on Live .... http://www.freewebs.com/djspike

The Outpost one works great thanks... as for router firewall...I have a hard hassel trying to configure it properly to work with My internet radio station

Has anyone ever heard of Kerio Personal Firewall, if so...how good is it? Or if anyone knows of any other great firewall programs please respond.

Alright thanks for Your input, I already have Sygate, so I'm not worried about it.

Which one is better to use... especially on an older pentium 2 300mhz? ... which takes less resources, and better protection all around.... just checked on Zone Alarms page You should have a Pentium 3 450mhz minimum. Love to hear Your inputs.

Ok I have Win XP Pro, that a friend burned for Me quite awhile ago, before XP even came onto the market, how can I upgrade to SP2? Also ever since I went to Win XP I know how a virus coming up as msa32w.exe which is a worm and keep seem to get rid of it. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just upgraded from Win98se to Win XP last night, now I connect via DSL to the net which requires a user name and password, which is what I chose from the selections in network setup.... but it seems I have a problem staying connected to the net.... I stay on for about an hour and I get DC'ed kinda....it says I'm connected but I can't open any pages or message anybody in msn. Can someone tell Me what is wrong or the right way to connect Myself.

Thanks

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 2461 Kbps about 2.5 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 300 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server2)

Test Time:: Tue Jan 31 03:42:19 EST 2006

Bottom Line:: 44X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.41 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 35.07 % faster than the average for host (teksavvy.com)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-GEJ5IPS1F

:::.. Upload Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 600 Kbps about 0.6 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 73 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server1)

Test Time:: Tue Jan 31 03:43:28 EST 2006

Bottom Line:: 11X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 14.03 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 35.75 % faster than the average for host (teksavvy.com)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-USHKXELIW

Yes I am sure it's MTU , I'll copy and paste what I got from SpeedGuide.net

MTU = 1452

MTU is not fully optimized for broadband. Consider increasing your MTU to 1500 for better throughput. If you are using a router, it could be limiting your MTU regardless of Registry settings.

MSS = 1412

MSS is not optimized for broadband. Consider increasing your MTU value.

No matter what program I try my MTU won't change.... I set it to 1492 cause I'm using PPPoE DSL..... but as I mentioned that no matter what program I use it won't stay at 1492 it goes back to 1452 according to the tcp/ip analizer at SpeedGiude.net, anyone have a fix for this or know where in the Win98se registry when I can set this manually.

Thanks

And if you can try and make one for Win98, I'm curious to find out the results of using the PPPoE 3000+

I have a question for you Van, I notcied you made a DSL PPPoE 3000+ for Win2000/XP .... how come there is not a file like that for Win98se? Just curious cause I have a 3000/800 connection.