wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, I just ordered RR...I live in a small town (but in the country) they will be here july 23!! Will my internet run slow or what?? I mean since I live in the stix will it run slow?? and can someone tell me how to tweak it faster for when I get it so I can go faster?? THANK YOU SO MUCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 a welcome to you, wyantm06 If you got the standard package, you should get 5 Mbps download and 384 Kbps up, or on the premium package it is 8/512. You best bet to max these out is to go here: 1st stop: https://testmy.net/forum/t-2097 2nd stop: https://testmy.net/topic-4257 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Generally the less people around you, the better. When you have cable internet its shared amongst your neighbors. Therefore if all of your neighbors are downloading a large file then it is possible for the whole network to get a little bogged down. Just because you live out in the country shouldn't mean your Road Runner will be any slower than anybody elses. As for tweaking I believe FallowEarth covered that nicely. Best Wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 So your saying even if I live in a small town in the country I should get REALLY good speeds?? and thank you for welcoming me I love this place already and plan on coming on the forums alot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 So your saying even if I live in a small town in the country I should get REALLY good speeds?? and thank you for welcoming me I love this place already and plan on coming on the forums alot!!! You should get your cap, or at least 90% of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 So really I don't need to tweak it then do I?? Wow you guys are fast on replying...I'm loving this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 You should get speeds pretty close to your cap (5Mbs/384kbs) after tweaking. If you're shooting at least 90% of your cap then all is well. Sometimes no tweaking is needed to get acceptable speeds, it really just depends on your computer. If you do a download test and your getting below 4.5Mbs then some tweaking will probably do some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 You can always try cablenut tweaks found HERE but copy and paste your speeds here first so that we can help if something goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, well I will have to wait to post my speed...Because I don't get RR until July 23 anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Sounds good, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Are you currently using dial up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yupp, flipping dial-up...I hate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Well the one thing I can tell you for certain is you will be very happy when you get Road Runner. Only bad thing is you have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yeah, I know I don't think I can patiently wait until the 23rd lol! I'm gonna keep calling TWC to see if they end up getting an opening in earlier!! I don't really feel like going through the struggle of tweaking it so I hope it goes fast with just regular installation!! andI wanna hook it up to my PS2 in my room...But I think it is going to cost extra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Do you have a router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Be sure to ask for a newer modem too: Motorola SB5100, Toshiba PCX2600, RCA DCM425. These ones are the most dependable, they'll last you. There's also the option to go wireless through TWC, if you're into that. If you don't have a router, you can also lease one through TWC, that way it's a one stop fix for all. There's also free security programs (EZ Armor: firewall, antivirus, anti spam, and spyware protection) so you might as well get those too. You get troubleshooting for them through RR too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Nope, I don't have a router...How long do you think it'll take for (me) to download a 6mb file about when i get my basic service?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Welcome to The Forum wyantm06 post an upload and download speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, so should I call them in advance to ask them for one of those modems?? Or wait til' they get here and tell them I want one of those?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Nope, I don't have a router...How long do you think it'll take for (me) to download a 6mb file about when i get my basic service?? Within a few minutes generally. Ok, so should I call them in advance to ask them for one of those modems?? Or wait til' they get here and tell them I want one of those?? I'd call ahead to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 I'm afraid it's not going to work good for me and it will go slow...I wish there was a way to get them here sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 you can always ask for help here if that's the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, thank you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 you're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Sorry to be a bother but what do you think the chances are I am not going to have to tweak...I really don't feel like going through with it...and is there some people on here that don't tweak?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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