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Like this: [url=http://www.testmy.net/]test here[/url]

Do you mean internet connection speeds or CPU speeds? I'm guessing by your answer net connection speeds.

Does anyone know how to sidescroll (left-right) with a wheel mouse in Firefox? I can do it in IE but not FF. I have a Kenisington Pilot Mouse Optical Wireless.

Yes. 4Mb goes to 6Mb & 6Mb goes to 8Mb As for it being crappy, they probably weren't planing on another upgrade so soon after the other one. Big buisness, of course. At least they didn't increase the prices along with the upgrade. Yes DSL providers also charge extra if you buy 'net but not phone.

I'm not interested in BPL either. I just have a feeling it wouldn't be too secure. Not to mention, the grid is alread overloaded as it is. As for those talking about the power going out and not being able to get any internet, you wouldn't be able to use it on cable, DSL, etc., either unless your modem and computer was connected to a UPS.

I don't have FIOS, but I know FIOS uses PPPoE while dsl uses dchp. Even though they are the same company (Verizon), they're 2 different technologies. I think FIOS uses PPoE to verify that you're a paying customer, since you don't use a modem with it.

If he is using a dial-up service, yes. Otherwise no. You can't connect a 56k modem to a broadband line.

This topic's a little old "

Comcast to offer faster Internet service Comcast to offer faster Internet service Comcast plans to increase the speed of its residential high-speed Internet service as much as 100 percent. The nation's largest cable operator will begin offering residential customers two new faster download speeds -- 6 megabits per second and 8 megabits per second -- this summer. A user with an 8 Mbps connection -- double Comcast's current speed -- could download a four- megabyte file, a typical size for a music file, in four seconds. The new speeds will take effect as early as July 20 for customers in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. For most of its other markets, the accelerated speeds will be available by the end of summer. The Philadelphia-based company serves 7.4 million high-speed Internet customers in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Comcast subscribers automatically will be upgraded to 6 Mbps for free, as long as they also are cable customers. Those who want to get the fastest connection will have to pay $10 more a month. For customers who subscribe to high-speed Internet service, but not cable TV, Comcast will charge $10 more per month for the 6 Mbps service and $20 more per month for the 8 Mbps service. Customers can stay at the current speed if they wish, the company said.

Me too...

As CamaroZ said, you want a higher SNR. The power levels (dBmV) are what you should keep an eye on. From Speedguide.net Downstream SNR shows the strength of the signal to your cable modem as compared to the noise on the line (signal/noise). If the noise level increases the SNR value decreases. So, then high levels are good for the SNR. This number should be at 30 or more. If the SNR goes below 30 than you will probably start to experience some problems, such as intermittent connection, packet loss, etc.

Welcome to the forums, netsendjoe Read through this thread.

Well, if the memory isn't compatible with your other computer a few things could happen. 1. It wont work at all. 2.Not all motherboard/memory combos us the same voltage for the memory, so you could potentially ruin your motherboard and/or memory sticks. 3. Stranger things have happened. Even though both computers are the same brand, they both probably have different chipsets,e.g.: different memory stick requirements.

I found it in the broadband speed tests category section on Yahoo!

That sounds very high. What brand/modem do you have? I ask because dB levels vary by brand and sometimes model. You can usually check the modem maker's site, to see what your levels should be. You don't have the air conditioner pointed directly at it right?

If the person who posted the topic requests it to be deleted, we can do it for you. Generally unless the topic is completely pointless, we'll leave it.

Wow, an accurate test from Cnet? Testmy.net, beats Cnet hands down anyday.

It says the voting closed July 5th. Maybe Ca3le had a time limit (in days) for how long the polls would be open.

I just got around to trying Google Earth, very cool. It's even better than Google Maps. I wonder how they get the maps to render so fast. Anyway here's my place:

A quick check of IP address seems to reveal a companie called Telus. It lists a few different internet services.

July 9, 2005 3:06 PM PDT Smart meters mean no free parking It's one of life's little pleasures--a reward for all of the time and energy you've put into finding a parking spot in the first place. You go to put your only silver coin in the meter and--yippee--it's still got 25 minutes left. Well, savor those moments, because it looks like technology is making them a thing of the past. A story on smart parking meters in the Wall Street Journal last month referred to meters in Pacific Grove, Calif., that know when a car pulls out of the spot and quickly reset to zero. It's rare that stories on new technology make me sad. At least I was joined by some of the 13,368 visitors to a FARK.com discussion on the issue, who also feel like something is being taken away from them. Posted by Michelle Meyers Source:Cnet Blogs This proves my love-hate relashionship with technology. Mostly love though.

Well, from what I've read on FIOS you don't have a modem, just an ONT (the box on the outside of your house. If security is a big thing to you, then I'd use fiber. It's much harder to hack than copper or wireless.

Is it hot where you are right now? I've heard heat can make your levels rise. I think it has something to do with the metal expanding. If it's not already, try to keep your modem out of direct sunlight. When I moved mine to a darker spot (benhind my desk), my levels went from 51dB to about 48dB or so. It's not much, but it'll help the modem last longer.

Your levels look pretty good. I wonder why they haven't upgraded you to 256QAM yet though.

That's ok. BTW, welcome to the forums.