stormpooper Posted September 21, 2005 CID Share Posted September 21, 2005 hello ! just had verizon fios installed yesterday and so far so awesome! but now that the install tech is gone , im not to pc savy! was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to best set up my pc to get the most out of my new connection! i play fps (cod,bf2) and really want to get the most out of it! I have tested my speed at speakeasy and scored in the 10-15 mbps range and around 1.4 -2 mbps up ! any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated! I am also running an ati x-700 pro video card! I dont know if this would have any input on my tweaking! thanks for your time and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted September 22, 2005 CID Share Posted September 22, 2005 Welcome to The Forum stormpooper post some scores (download and upload) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormpooper Posted September 22, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 22, 2005 ok will do thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormpooper Posted September 22, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 22, 2005 :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 8162 Kbps about 8.2 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 996 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Wed Sep 21 2005 20:07:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 146X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.03 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 91.69 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-GUH029D73 :::.. Upload Stats ..::: Connection is:: 836 Kbps about 0.8 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB) Upload Speed is:: 102 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server1) Test Time:: Wed Sep 21 2005 20:10:10 GMT-0400 (Eastern Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 15X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 10.04 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 40.98 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-8WQM6Z39V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilNightHawk3 Posted September 22, 2005 CID Share Posted September 22, 2005 That is reeeeally slow if you really have Fios and i would mess around with that and tweak it alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted September 22, 2005 CID Share Posted September 22, 2005 i didnt do any tweaking and here are my scores :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 9361 Kbps about 9.4 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 1143 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Wed Sep 21 2005 19:57:11 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 167X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.9 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 117.75 % faster than the average for host (Comcast.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-ENYFXUQBT :::.. Upload Stats ..::: Connection is:: 733 Kbps about 0.7 Mbps (tested with 1013 kB) Upload Speed is:: 89 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Wed Sep 21 2005 19:57:32 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 13X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 11.51 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 105.32 % faster than the average for host (Comcast.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-F32CD0EKP stormpooper 1. were you downloading or are other computers connected and downloading something while doing speed test? 2. is your computer connected wired or wireless? 3. try turning off firewall and do speed test. 4. what cable modem do you have (brand/model) and router (if any)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted September 24, 2005 CID Share Posted September 24, 2005 stormpooper 1. were you downloading or are other computers connected and downloading something while doing speed test? 2. is your computer connected wired or wireless? 3. try turning off firewall and do speed test. 4. what cable modem do you have (brand/model) and router (if any)? FIOS users don't have modems, nevermind CABLE modems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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