Help please..New user

[emjrc]

I have tried the cablenut setings info, but i am really confused as to what exact files im supposed to use.

Im running xp-pro sp2

Cable modem (Comcast)

you can enjoy our top-speed connection, 6 Mbps/768 Kbps, and enjoy download speeds up to7 1/2 times as fast as 768K DSL and 100 times faster than 56K dial-up and . It's so unbelievably fast, you'll wonder how you ever surfed the Web without it.

Here is what i get on speed tests..

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

Connection is:: 662 Kbps about 0.7 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 81 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sat May 21 17:20:54 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 12X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 12.64 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 93.57 % faster than the average for host (comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-HDUQE006J

Your connection is: 662 Kbps

[php]

Welcome to the forum emjrc

Try this file

[emjrc]

Thank you so much for the response. Ive downloaded file, then extracted and opened. It opened in the "cablenut" program i downloaded earlier, with a few choices. One of which was "Save to registry", which i did. It said successfuly saved to registry, but i must be missing something cause it didnt seem to do anything for the download test.:

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

Connection is:: 1947 Kbps about 1.9 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB)

Download Speed is:: 238 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sat May 21 21:59:45 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 35X faster than 56K 1MB download in 4.3 sec

Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 53.98 % of your hosts average (comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-3TASUCZ86

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

Connection is:: 677 Kbps about 0.7 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 83 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sat May 21 22:00:51 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 12X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 12.34 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 96.23 % faster than the average for host (comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-DICYMJ7R6

Is there something im doing wrong possibly? The cablenut program has some OS choices, but xp-pro is not one of them. It says 2000.

Thanks so much again

[php]

did you reboot after applying the settings?

as for the OS choices, in cablenut 2000 is about the same as XP home or pro

[emjrc]

Yes, I did reboot and it was close to before, but not quite where it should be i think. The upload test seems to be very good, just download is where its not using full potential possibly.

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

Connection is:: 2188 Kbps about 2.2 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB)

Download Speed is:: 267 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sat May 21 22:27:28 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 39X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.84 sec

Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 60.66 % of your hosts average (comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-73H80GW6I

I also have a linksys router befsr41 version 2. could that be the problem?

Thanks again so much for your assistance.. Great information here.

[pr0duc3r]

if u haven't read this https://testmy.net/topic-2097 try that if u did tUrn off ur a/v tUrn off ur firewall. and that should do it, worked on mine had almost the same prob, u can check out this test site to i think Van suggested it to me http://nitro.ucsc.edu/

post Ur speeds from that site i just tested it with my firewall and a/v on got these stats:

TCP/Web100 Network Diagnostic Tool v5.3.3d

click START to begin

Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Done

running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 585.43Kb/s

running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 4.67Mb/s

Your PC is connected to a Cable/DSL modem

which is what i get

[emjrc]

well, thanks for all the suggestions, not sure what problem is, maybe a Comcast issue. I cannot seem to get the download above the 50 to 60 range. Ive run adaware, i used the SG TCP Optimizer, EvID4226Patch.exe, and used the file suggested above with cablenut program. Thanks for all your assistance. Much appreciated.

This is what my comcast package is: 6 Mbps/768 Kbps,

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

Connection is:: 2548 Kbps about 2.5 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 311 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sun May 22 02:20:14 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 46X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.29 sec

Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 70.64 % of your hosts average (Comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-HQMR8J6BE

click START to re-test

Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[VanBuren]

hey emjrc and welcome to the forum

i think your router messing up your MTU

bypass router and connect direct to modem via ethernet, set your MTU to 1500 in TCP Optimizer, click apply and reboot

now make a new speed and tweaktest http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks

when you get result, copy whole URL adress and paste it here

VanBuren

[emjrc]

I changed MTU to 1500 in TCP Optimizer, click apply and reboot. Did not seem to have any effect. Could it be the modem? The modem is about maybe 6 years old. Toshiba PCX1100

::.. Download Stats ..:::

Connection is:: 2166 Kbps about 2.2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)

Download Speed is:: 264 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sun May 22 07:32:56 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 39X faster than 56K 1MB download in 3.88 sec

Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 60.05 % of your hosts average (comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-KC376OIZF

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

Connection is:: 715 Kbps about 0.7 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 87 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sun May 22 07:36:56 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 13X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 11.77 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 107.25 % faster than the average for host (comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-PCOJ3DR6L

http://ttester.broadbandreports.com/tweak/block:d59534?service=cable&speed=768&os=winXP&via=normal

[FallowEarth]

Best way to test that is to connect direct with another computer.  It could also be the cable, I know that's easy enough to overlook.

[emjrc]

Best way to test that is to connect direct with another computer.

[FallowEarth]

emjrc, what's the down/up speed package you are using from Commiecast...oops, I mean Comcast?

[emjrc]

This is what my Comcast package is: 6 Mbps/768 Kbps

Im thinking of purchasing one of these modems today.

Model: SB5100

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5380777&type=product&id=1051384719652

Model: SB5120

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7069744&type=product&id=1108126144181

any suggestions?

[dn0]

The Motorola 5100/5120 modem is a good choice.

From what I understand, is the the 5100 is the retail model, and the 5120 was the model that was sold directly to the isp and they will either lease it or re-sell it.

So I believe they are actually one in the same.

[FallowEarth]

This is what my Comcast package is: 6 Mbps/768 Kbps,

Sorry, didn't see that.....the modem you use is older though, you're right....Toshiba makes some good newer ones, PCX2500/2600, and also Motorola makes some good ones, SB5100....

[emjrc]

Okay, Ive installed my new Motorola SB5100 Modem, Here are my results:

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

Connection is:: 5193 Kbps about 5.2 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB)

Download Speed is:: 634 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sun May 22 13:10:25 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 93X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.62 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 44.01 % faster than the average for host (Comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-7SMAHKP64

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

Connection is:: 727 Kbps about 0.7 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 89 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sun May 22 13:11:52 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 13X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 11.51 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 110.72 % faster than the average for host (Comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-72VON5LHD

Do these look about right?..Or should i do some more tweaking?

I would suggest adding the Toshiba PCX1100 modem to your list of Modems that possibly should be upgraded.

Thanks for all the help.

Also,

What does this mean?

TCP/Web100 Network Diagnostic Tool v5.3.3d

click START to begin

Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[dn0]

Looks better to me.

Did you try applying VanBuren's tweaks from earlier in the post?

[emjrc]

Yes, ive been trying, but I cant seem to change MTU i think it is. And i didnt see any folders referencing MSS 1332?

Receive Window (RWIN):  824320

Window Scaling:  4

Path MTU Discovery:  ON

RFC1323 Window Scaling:  ON

RFC1323 Time Stamping:  OFF

Selective Acks:  ON

MSS requested:  1332

TTL:  unknown

TTL remaining:  116

http://ttester.broadbandreports.com/tweak/block:50a1846?service=cable&speed=6000&os=winXP&via=normal

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

Connection is:: 5133 Kbps about 5.1 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 627 kB/s

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

Test Time:: Sun May 22 15:28:23 EDT 2005

Bottom Line:: 92X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.63 sec

Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 42.31 % faster than the average for host (comcast.net)

Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-7GEUITP2Y

And i also ran this program, and left fields all blank. I didnt seem to make a difference when i entered MTU 1500.

Also, router has setting for MTU 1500, which is enabled.

[dn0]

I don't know for sure, not a pro at this.

Do you have CableNut installed?

[pr0duc3r]

aight on that duplex mismatch u do this

go to control panel open device manager network adapters right click ur nic go to properties advanced tab then select 10 mbps half not full in win 2k pro it doesnt say 10 mbps half. Post results

[dn0]

Good eye, pr0duc3r.

I'm guessing that means his switch is set at half-duplex?

Will that make a difference when conducting a downstream speed test?

emjrc, if your still connected to your router, make sure your NIC is set to 100mbps/Full Duplex. ( that is assuming that your router has a 10/100 switch built in)

I have 2 routers, neither gives me the option to adjust that within the router.(unless I missed it somewhere)

[emjrc]

nothing i do seems to change these factors..

MTU = 1372

MTU is not fully optimized for broadband. Consider increasing your MTU to 1500 for better throughput.

MSS = 1332

MSS is not fully optimized for broadband (although it might work well for slower connections). Consider increasing your MTU value.

[dn0]

nothing i do seems to change these factors..

MTU = 1372

MTU is not fully optimized for broadband. Consider increasing your MTU to 1500 for better throughput.

MSS = 1332

MSS is not fully optimized for broadband (although it might work well for slower connections). Consider increasing your MTU value.

Your screen-shot earlier showed the MTU field blank.

Is that where you entered 1500 and hit apply?

[emjrc]

yes, i tried entering 1500...no changes..

does anyone have any ideas as to why my mtu number will not change from 1372?

ive tried disconnecting from router, thought that was the issue, but nothing.

Is there a way i can just edit/add directly in registry?

[xs1]

Sorry to go off topic here, but im responding to a previous post :

I wouldnt trust that "http://nitro.ucsc.edu/"  crap...

5000/386

TCP/Web100 Network Diagnostic Tool v5.3.3d

click START to begin

Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Done

running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 870.23Kb/s

running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 3.96Mb/s

Your PC is connected to a Cable/DSL modem

click START to re-test

Not too accurate to say the least