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January 19, 2009 at 1:45 am #589503
celeste17ParticipantHello all computer people, I am wondering why my internet connection speed will decrease from time to time. I am on comcast and I am running an wireless connection and I notice from time to time that my internet speed will decrease. I am attempting to watch netflix movies online and my speed will drop from 54mbps to as low as 11mbps. Can someone explain why?
January 19, 2009 at 1:47 am #655430
MissKMemberIs your wireless secure? It can slow down if someone is piggybacking your wireless.
January 19, 2009 at 2:26 am #655431
austinMemberIt sounds like your wireless network speed is what’s slowing down, not your actual internet connection. Standard comcast internet is something like 6 mbps (I think?) while your wireless network is 54 mbps within a certain distance of your router. If you get outside that distance your network will drop to 11 mbps. I think interference can drop your network speed too, interference from another network or even someone’s microwave. It shouldn’t be affecting your internet speed because your wireless network should be generally much faster than your internet connection, but if you are noticing decreased speed you might try changing the channel your wireless router broadcasts on.
January 19, 2009 at 2:46 am #655432
mrhinehMemberYou, and the rest of you neighbors are probably all downloading files at the same time, bogging down the speed. I notice it at night, but get full speed during the days. BTW Comcast is nowing bragging 15+ MBS, but I usually only see about 7. You can test your speed here:
just click “speed meter”.
January 19, 2009 at 3:06 am #655433
austinMember15+, huh, hadn’t heard that. Couldn’t find an actual number regarding throughput on their site for the life of me. The reason it struck me as a wireless network issue as opposed to an internet connection issue was the numbers: 54 mbps is 802.11g, 11 mbps is 802.11b, and g networks default to b if distance or interference are a factor.
January 19, 2009 at 4:37 am #655434
WesCAddleMember13.25 here…Comcast.
January 19, 2009 at 4:55 am #655435
mrhinehMemberHeck, I guess you can buy a package for 50mbs now!
http://www.comcast.com/Shop/Buyflow/Default.ashx?SourcePage=Internet&lid=2ShopHSI&lpos=Nav
Unless you’re gaming or downloading HD, I can’t say it will benefit you because servers on the other end still have to be your friend. Some of these bandwidths speeds have always been available, the cable companies just choose to ease you into it like heroin. I was very grateful to have it when I was in school downloading large files.
BTW, never pay retail. Always call to cancel service 1-2 weeks in advance and mention VZ, or Qwest. Comcast does not want to find new customers as badly as they want to retain old ones. Play hard to get.
January 19, 2009 at 4:58 am #655436
dawn211MemberMine says 54.0 Mbps. Comcast.
January 19, 2009 at 5:03 am #655437
miwsParticipantJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:10 am #655438
AnonymousInactiveInternet service via a cable modem (e.g., Comcast) means you are on the same node as some of your neighbors. Bandwidth for the node has a limit, and that bandwidth is shared with your neighbors. If someone else on your node is downloading a large file or is viewing streaming video (e.g., a Netflix movie), then you may be affected.
January 19, 2009 at 6:07 pm #655439
dhgParticipantThis is a function of some of the cheap wireless routers. The signal can degrade and the router will keep stepping down to keep communications open BUT will not step up. That’s why you’re noticing a steady decline. USRobotics happily demonstrate how their routers will pick up speed as the noise clears.
January 19, 2009 at 7:37 pm #655440
dhgParticipantoh by the by: Comcast service is VERY fast. I ran a speed test before and after replacing my router and saw a big jump. The old router, a Netgear Rangemax, topped out at 15mbps. When I put on a Safe@Office router the speed jumped to 25mbps. (I’m talking wired) Low cost routers use slow chips.
January 20, 2009 at 4:17 am #655441
AnonymousInactiveThose interested in cable/DSL bandwidth/speed for end users (individual customers like you and me) may want to bookmark
January 20, 2009 at 5:07 am #655442
WesCAddleMemberhttp://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21604963-Comcast-Seattle-Adds-29-New-HD-Channels
Just saw this tid-bit on dslreports. Not related to high-speed internet…but still Comcast.
Looks like much of Seattle is already getting the following stations in HD, is anyone here getting them? (I am not)
29 new HD channels are now on the program guide. Some still say One Moment Please, but most are on. Here is the rundown:
517 – Encore 1 HD
530 – Starz 4 HD
531 – Starz 6 HD
533 – Starz 2 HD
620 – Speed HD
622 – ESPNews HD
649 – WE HD
650 – Style HD
651 – E! HD
652 – Bravo HD
653 – Lifetime HD
654 – Travel Channel HD
655 – Fox News Channel HD
656 – Fox Business News HD
657 – CNN HD
658 – CNBC HD
664 – TBS HD
665 – FX HD
680 – Cartoon Network HD
681 – Toon Disney HD
690 – Fuse HD
691 – TVOne HD
692 – QVC HD
693 – G4 HD
694 – Biography Channel HD
695 – Green Channel HD
697 – AMC HD
698 – Lifetime Movie Network HD
699 – IFC HD
January 20, 2009 at 10:21 am #655443
clark5080ParticipantI just checked our setup and they are not there yet not even on our list
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