jkandra Posted October 1, 2006 CID Share Posted October 1, 2006 Here is the download for this Dialup. :::.. Download Stats ..::: Download Connection is:: 30 Kbps about 0.03 Mbps (tested with 97 kB) Download Speed is:: 4 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 2) Test Time:: 2006/09/30 - 7:41pm Bottom Line:: 1X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 256 sec Tested from a 97 kB file and took 26.078 seconds to complete Download Diagnosis:: May need help : running at only 1.05 % of your hosts average (qwest.net) D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-2HI1L9E0M User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) [!] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 1, 2006 CID Share Posted October 1, 2006 jkandra I feel for you on the dial up part. I know we all joke about it not being much slower, but in reality I do remember how much slower it was. When I first got on sat I felt like I was riding on a rocket compared to dial-up. And I was on 28kbps. Was not hard telling my wife I was switching over. She took it OK. A week or 2 shouldn't be too bad. And when you get that blazing 3.0, you won't even look back. It will be running so smooth, you will think you died and went to heaven. I tried out a friends it was great, I hated to turn it off. And storms won't even faze you. Enjoy you lucky dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
816_1443013898 Posted October 1, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 1, 2006 It may seem like i'm complaining about 1 Meg when really its not that bad however when you were traveling @ twice that speed it seems in relation "a walk in the park". I was just looking dsl reports.com and found out some interesting relations to DirecWay which i'll post just incase you havent seen them before. The following satellites/transponders currently have upload/download speed results stored in them. Just click the satellite/transponder to see its results: http://www.webfixes.com/speedlog/intermediate.php?cb=50741025818937&FI=N It seems that most don't see 1 Meg. Also chech this out------> http://www.dslreports.com/archive/direcpc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
816_1443013898 Posted October 1, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 1, 2006 I made it in the top 100 http://www.dslreports.com/archive/direcpc.com?s=891&r=167 For some reason the java console is not working correctly using IE...so I switched to Opera which IMHO is better anyway. Try yours using the same location here-----------> http://www.dslreports.com/stest?loc=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 1, 2006 CID Share Posted October 1, 2006 OK You may want to copy/paste this box: dslreports.com speed test result on 2006-10-01 11:31:12 EST: 858 / 25 Your download speed : 858 kbps or 107.2 KB/sec. That is 20.5% better than an average user on direcpc.com Your upload speed : 25 kbps or 3.1 KB/sec. That is 86.4% worse than an average user on direcpc.com PS: Welcome to dslreports.com! Run more tests! see forums _____________________________________________________________ As always second test: :::.. Download Stats ..::: Download Connection is:: 1564 Kbps about 1.56 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB) Download Speed is:: 191 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 2) Test Time:: 2006/10/01 - 8:36am Bottom Line:: 27X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 5.36 sec Tested from a 2992 kB file and took 15.672 seconds to complete Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 49.52 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com) D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-4IDR6ZQXJ User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) [!] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
816_1443013898 Posted October 1, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 1, 2006 posted @ dsl reports: Will see soon I hope. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ghostmaster Posted October 2, 2006 CID Share Posted October 2, 2006 Told ya, It usually takes a day or 2 to get the thread going. It appears they are moving 4000 users to the same transponders, thus crowding the transponder with 4000 users and lowering speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
816_1443013898 Posted October 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 3, 2006 I believe your correct Ghostmaster [quote author=ghostmaster link=topic=16302.msg175970#msg175970 date=115 9832295] Told ya, It usually takes a day or 2 to get the thread going. It appears they are moving 4000 users to the same transponders, thus crowding the transponder with 4000 users and lowering speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 3, 2006 CID Share Posted October 3, 2006 Wow, what a crock. Are you sure there are no reasonable alternatives. That would really piss me off. You guys are so few, what is their prob anyway. Just cause a few might jealous that they either did not stay with old glory, or because they did not know they could still get one like I did? That just totally stinks. Like you guys are really hurting them. You guys are the original ones that helped to pay the way so they could improve it in the first place. I guess some people are just penny pinchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostmaster Posted October 3, 2006 CID Share Posted October 3, 2006 I dont agree at all with the way that Hughes is going about this, BUT I do understand why they would need to do it. First, every different kind of modem takes different equipment, software, and support at the NOC. Right now there are 5 modems being used. DW3000, 4000, 6000, 7000, and 7000s. It comes down to cost, and im sure it costs them a lot of money to have to continue providing support for these old systems. It's just like M$ cutting support for windows 98. Could they have gone about doing it a different way? Yes, provide an affordable upgrade with no contract attached. But they chose not to go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 3, 2006 CID Share Posted October 3, 2006 But not supporting should not be cutting them off at the knees. They do not deserve that for any reason. I am sure they paid as well as anybody else. After being with it so long, it would almost make me go dial-up. At least let them have it for what they are offering it to us for. The choice is not as good as what you said, but it is at least middle of the road that way. I think they should also give them something for turning in the old 4000. Well I hope it turns out well. Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostmaster Posted October 3, 2006 CID Share Posted October 3, 2006 You're right, what they are doing is unethical. Like I said, I don't agree with how they are doing it, but I do understand the need. Now Tommie, you know you would go with Wild Blue before you'd go back to dialup. I say let them trade it in and pay 50 bucks for a DW7000 , with NO contract. That would be a fair trade. The other route ofcourse is to get a used 6000 or 7000 off of EBAY. Though I would go with the 7000 if you're going to go that route. If for nothing else, get it for the ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 3, 2006 CID Share Posted October 3, 2006 Not really sure on the WB part, they seem to have just as many problems. Your idea has merit on the trade in and such. On the 6000 or 7000 it would depend on if there was any price diff and just how much, but probably the 7000. And it should be cheaper than $200. I mean if you could pick up a 6000 for around $25-30 it would be worth considering. And don't forget to make sure the contract is over on the one you are looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostmaster Posted October 3, 2006 CID Share Posted October 3, 2006 From what I've been reading, certain beams are having issues. (Wild Blue) It's not just overloading, it's the hardware and software at the NOCs I think. They are getting their new bird up in a couple of months though. Though it will fall short of being half as impressive as SpaceWay 3 is "supposed" to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
816_1443013898 Posted October 23, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 23, 2006 Well for me to upgrade,,,,,,it will cost 400 bucks for the BUC / LNB mod and modem..... then an additional fee for the so called dish tweak then more money for the licencing fee. not to mention a contract of 12 Months.! Well.....it's just not going to happen! I told them. I'm affraid my days are numbered as to how long i'm going to keep this ISP. I'm really considering going ISDN with another phone line until such a time as Wireless comes my way. I have fulfilled my contract of 89.99/month plus taxes for a total of 103.49/Month for 12 months so I'm paying per month now. @ the same rate I might add! Then he had the Balls to tell me that the /month rate would be cheaper than what i'm paying now. Bad move!! now i'm pissed! i'll be intouch, Ciao/// Gex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispgeek Posted October 23, 2006 CID Share Posted October 23, 2006 From what I've been reading, certain beams are having issues. (Wild Blue) It's not just overloading, it's the hardware and software at the NOCs I think. They are getting their new bird up in a couple of months though. Though it will fall short of being half as impressive as SpaceWay 3 is "supposed" to be. Dynamic spot beams.....yikes....better grab my tinfoil hat.....QUICK....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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816_1443013898 Posted October 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 25, 2006 Well ISDN will cost me 70 bucks /month for the 2 lines plus the ISP fees.....about the same as Satellite.! I'm going to pay month by month for now until such time as Wireless point to point comes my way. There will never be Cable or DSL @ this location. Oh well could be worse..... I was checking the forums @ dslreports.com there seems to be allot of sour notes over the 7000's.With allot of users barley making the 500k mark. I will be moving to the City @ the end of the month (for the Winter) were Cable is scheduled to be installed Nov1st. Good luck with your Hunt Tommie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 25, 2006 CID Share Posted October 25, 2006 Well the 6000's don't do bad on the D/L. But if you are not having trouble. I guess it don't much matter. I have been fairly happy with mine. Other than it is satelite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
816_1443013898 Posted October 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 25, 2006 Have you visited dslreports and looked at the problems reported there Tommie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Keeper Posted October 26, 2006 CID Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have always been running around 1400+kpbs and today it is horrible. Something shady is going on... . I have the 6000 :::.. Download Stats ..::: Download Connection is:: 511 Kbps about 0.5 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB) Download Speed is:: 62 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1) Test Time:: 2006/10/25 - 5:06pm Bottom Line:: 9X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 16.52 sec Tested from a 2992 kB file and took 47.922 seconds to complete Download Diagnosis:: May need help : running at only 48.48 % of your hosts average (direcpc.com) D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-V8RX61WQA User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; Hotbar 4.1.4.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) [!] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted October 26, 2006 CID Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have always been running around 1400+kpbs and today it is horrible. Something shady is going on... . I have the 6000 :::.. Download Stats ..::: Download Connection is:: 511 Kbps about 0.5 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB) Download Speed is:: 62 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1) Test Time:: 2006/10/25 - 5:06pm Bottom Line:: 9X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 16.52 sec Tested from a 2992 kB file and took 47.922 seconds to complete Download Diagnosis:: May need help : running at only 48.48 % of your hosts average (direcpc.com) D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-V8RX61WQA User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; Hotbar 4.1.4.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) [!] Hey man I just wanted to say welcome. Dont use this guy yet your too young to get that upset. JK man, welcome and have a great time here. Alot of great people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 26, 2006 CID Share Posted October 26, 2006 Actually I have never visited DSL reports. What do they do over there. I hear ghostmaster refer to it once in a while. But that is about it. This with Windows Defender doing a full scan in the background, 2 TMN pages linked, Outlook Express open, and soliotaire open also. :::.. Download Stats ..::: Download Connection is:: 1226 Kbps about 1.2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB) Download Speed is:: 150 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1) Test Time:: 2006/10/25 - 8:05pm Bottom Line:: 21X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 6.83 sec Tested from a 2992 kB file and took 19.985 seconds to complete Download Diagnosis:: Looks Great : 16.32 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com) D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-MB81VDWLZ User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) [!] After Windows is done I will post one a little later. Hey man I just wanted to say welcome. Dont use this guy yet your too young to get that upset. JK man, welcome and have a great time here. Alot of great people here. So are you working on another understudy shug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
816_1443013898 Posted October 26, 2006 Author CID Share Posted October 26, 2006 Actually I have never visited DSL reports. What do they do over there. I hear ghostmaster refer to it once in a while. But that is about it. This with Windows Defender doing a full scan in the background, 2 TMN pages linked, Outlook Express open, and soliotaire open also. ::::::::::.. Download Stats ..:::::::::: Download Connection is:: 1226 Kbps about 1.2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB) Download Speed is:: 150 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1) Test Time:: 2006/10/25 - 8:05pm Bottom Line:: 21X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 6.83 sec Tested from a 2992 kB file and took 19.985 seconds to complete Download Diagnosis:: Looks Great : 16.32 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com) D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-MB81VDWLZ User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) After Windows is done I will post one a little later. So are you working on another understudy shug Want a chuckle Tommie go see for yourself........> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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