Large drop in sync...

AvengerUK · Dec 17, 2006, 21:11:16

Hi all,

Ive been woundering recently, since the usual "nutters" in the street have gone mad on the christmass lights (looks more like blackpool illuminations..) my sync speed has plummited to ~ 1800kbs with interleaving on, where it has been 2500 or more over the past few months.

Could, theoretically, the christmass lights be having an effect?!

mrapoc · Dec 17, 2006, 23:11:59

I too have lost a bit of sync but not too much atm

Nerval · Dec 18, 2006, 08:15:53

Quote from: AvengerUK on Dec 17, 2006, 21:11:16

Could, theoretically, the christmass lights be having an effect?!

Oh yes, it's quite common at this time of year - causes drops, loss of sync and all kinds of festive stuff.

Should be better in mid Jan though/

AvengerUK · Dec 18, 2006, 10:34:26

Thought so! Since they came on in the evenings my sync was dropping every 5 mins - had to ask to get interleaving turned on! O'well, tis the season to be jolly...

(very jolly since my mac code just arrived and i can finally complete my order!)

AvengerUK · Dec 18, 2006, 11:36:44

Or not...

Another problem with this time of year...goblins are very common

"There's A Problem
An order has already been placed on this line - duplicate order submission. "

Rik · Dec 18, 2006, 12:26:38

Quote from: Nerval on Dec 18, 2006, 08:15:53
Should be better in mid Jan though/

Though with the increased propagation of radio signals during darkness, this first winter of widespread Max may throw up some interesting issues!

AvengerUK · Dec 18, 2006, 15:13:21

"Congratulations your IDNet Broadband order has been submitted and your card has been charged £24.99."

about time too!

Nerval · Dec 18, 2006, 15:17:29

Congratulations!!

Seems to have been going on for ever

AvengerUK · Dec 18, 2006, 15:22:30

yup

- good things come to those who wait mind!

"Your IDNet Broadband is due to be activated on 21 December 2006"

Quick activation aswell

DorsetBoy · Dec 18, 2006, 15:36:16

If it is anything like mine,the migration was complete at 6 am on the scheduled day.

Rik · Dec 18, 2006, 15:37:05

Santa's bringing it - you'll have to connect through the chimney.

Rik · Dec 18, 2006, 15:38:45

Quote from: DorsetBoy on Dec 18, 2006, 15:36:16
If it is anything like mine,the migration was complete at 6 am on the scheduled day.

If it's anything like mine, it will be 9am the next day.

Nerval · Dec 18, 2006, 15:49:43

Ignore Rik, they did his late on purpose.
It's almost always in the early hours of the morning.

Rik · Dec 18, 2006, 16:03:45

Quote from: Nerval on Dec 18, 2006, 15:49:43
Ignore Rik, they did his late on purpose.

Sadly, I'm inclined to believe that's true. Does it make me paranoid? (Who else do you know who went through three faulty TVs before getting one that worked, or two iPods, or 1200 tape streamers!

)

MoHux · Dec 18, 2006, 16:13:04

Quote from: rikbean on Dec 18, 2006, 16:03:45
Sadly, I'm inclined to believe that's true. Does it make me paranoid? (Who else do you know who went through three faulty TVs before getting one that worked, or two iPods, or 1200 tape streamers! )

Somebody's got to test 'em!!

Rik · Dec 18, 2006, 16:20:05

You have a point, but how come no-one is paying me then???

AvengerUK · Dec 18, 2006, 16:30:42

I am! - 5 Monopoly per hour..accepted in all major high streets, e.g. mayfair, park ave.. etc

Rik · Dec 18, 2006, 16:32:04

Well, in that case, your connection is guaranteed.

AvengerUK · Dec 18, 2006, 16:43:42

Quote from: rikbean on Dec 18, 2006, 16:32:04
Well, in that case, your connection is guaranteed.

Whey! have yourself a bonus...*hands out 1 green, miniature house*

Rik · Dec 18, 2006, 16:55:15

Thank you. In another 10 years I shall own all of Mayfair.

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 08:56:37

"IDNet Broadband Activated,

Dear Mr Gardner,

Welcome to IDNet!"

- Shame im not home till erm, 4PM today

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 09:20:06

Time to develop a really bad headache.

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 09:24:11

Quote from: rikbean on Dec 21, 2006, 09:20:06
Time to develop a really bad headache.

Proberbly being a bit blind/short sighted at this of the morning...but why would i develop a headache? (note, if it was a joke it is also waaay to eairly for my sense of humour to become active!)

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 09:28:19

A bad headache would allow you to get home before 4pm...

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 09:32:38

Ahhhhh

Unfortunaly i think i might of already tried that one a little to often

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 10:03:57

Very unfortunate.

Oh well, just six hours or so to go...

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 10:12:53

Six hours of painfull calculations

- dont you just hate floating point?! / OOP

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 10:29:44

I only deal in integers, they're easier to program.

MoHux · Dec 21, 2006, 11:36:06

Quote from: AvengerUK on Dec 21, 2006, 10:12:53
Six hours of painfull calculations

- dont you just hate floating point?! / OOP

He must be working out how much he's spent on Xmas!!

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 11:42:02

I never spend anything on Xmas, I spend it on myself instead.

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 12:20:29

How can you spend something on Xmas? Xmas is a erm, well, a day?!

"I spend it on myself instead" - so do i!

Although what im going to spend my "Xmas fund" on (which this year is quite a lot!) is still in question

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 12:28:15

We've done 'his and her' iPods this year, ideal for when we're travelling. Plus, we've added a pair of Sonicare Elite toothbrushes - not glamorous, but great for the teeth (we got a pair because they were half price

).

January will see a new desktop machine, haven't got beyond that yet...

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 12:31:10

Ah, something which i need desperatly - sold my old machine a month back, currently using an old celeron (which is rather painfull!) - but im not spending anything on it until ~march ish, letting vista, dual cores, dx 10 (all the new stuff) to "calm down" as these things do!

Ipods? Pwwah! - i wouldnt touch them personally, i took the cheap route and bought a sumvision!

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 12:40:39

I'm going for a new machine in order to avoid Vista until at least SP1, ideally, though, I'd wait a few months longer. OTOH, there may be some bargains to be had next month...

As to iPods, I just preferred the operation to other makes. The software (iTunes that is), stinks - very inflexible, takes over functions and associations without asking etc.

BTW, whatever make of MP3 player you use, try the Bose tri-port in-ear headphones if you get a chance.

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 12:44:42

" try the Bose tri-port in-ear headphones if you get a chance."

Might just do that - my current earphones (not headphones ^^

) are broken anyway!

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 12:50:42

I know what you mean about earphones, but Bose insist on calling them headphones.

See them here. The bass is exceptionally good for such a small driver, though doesn't beat my Meridian D600s.

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 12:54:03

"£ 69.00
Price (including 17.5% VAT)"

ouch...!

I was considering getting some of Razer's new headphones for my 360 as a present to myself - however those bose ones also have me tempted...

(does anyone know what the razer HP doohdah ones are like!?!)

Note: re: the topic topic! - i think this is a prime example of going off topic

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 13:47:00

Off topic? Moi??

They're not the cheapest, but I've not heard anything better in-ear. My next task it to persuade my wife I should buy the noise-cancelling on-ear cans, but the price of them is a real barrier!

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 14:10:40

yes, but im thinking of comfort - having something in your ears which playing xbox live aint good

Rik · Dec 21, 2006, 14:14:24

Oh I agree that on or round ear phones are better then in-ear anytime. OTOH, in-ear do fit in pocket.

AvengerUK · Dec 21, 2006, 16:12:04

Well im here! Everything seems swell...apart from my slow slow speeds! Must be my profile though, its been REALLY strange recently - ill email CS with details i guess

MoHux · Dec 21, 2006, 18:38:56

Quote from: AvengerUK on Dec 21, 2006, 12:20:29
How can you spend something on Xmas? Xmas is a erm, well, a day?!

I can just about remember the time when I didn't have the responsibilty of paying for Xmas!!

"Xmas is a erm, well, a day?!" You will learn .............

Rik · Dec 22, 2006, 10:25:29

Quote from: AvengerUK on Dec 21, 2006, 16:12:04
Well im here! Everything seems swell...apart from my slow slow speeds! Must be my profile though, its been REALLY strange recently - ill email CS with details i guess

Welcome back. If you can get the BT speed test to work, that will show your profile. Could be useful to CS.

AvengerUK · Dec 22, 2006, 10:38:00

Ye, thats basically what the email back said (bt speedtests will be needed to further investigate, kind of thing)

Does anyone know/have any advice on how to get a Bt speedtest to work??

It either does nothing, or it say's its busy. never got it to work as of yet

Rik · Dec 22, 2006, 10:40:50

5am is a good time - seriously!

Nerval · Dec 22, 2006, 11:04:45

Quote from: AvengerUK on Dec 22, 2006, 10:38:00
Does anyone know/have any advice on how to get a Bt speedtest to work??

There are no tips. It either works or it doesn't, and some people seem to have more trouble with it than others. I assume the tests are in some way regional and some areas of the country get more clogged up than others.

It works most of the time for me now, whatever time of day - though takes several minutes to decide to get on with it.

On the assumption that you are being prevented from using it by loads of others trying it out, your best bet is as Rik says to pick a time when nobody rational is awake and try it then.

Rik · Dec 22, 2006, 11:12:30

If I'm awake at 5am, I'm definitely not rational!

Nerval · Dec 22, 2006, 11:42:09

Not if your state during the rest of the day is anything to go by

Rik · Dec 22, 2006, 11:44:19

Quote from: Nerval on Dec 22, 2006, 11:42:09
Not if your state during the rest of the day is anything to go by

You have to admit, I feed you some wonderful straight lines.

Nerval · Dec 22, 2006, 12:05:27

Yes, and I like to think it's intentional!!

Rik · Dec 22, 2006, 12:12:08

It is...

AvengerUK · Dec 22, 2006, 15:03:54

All back to normal now somehow!

Not the best ive ever had but the best for over 2 months!

NOTE: Latency bit obviously aint working, getting good latency (30ms with interleaving)

On a side note, i might get home supermax some time, (i love the higher upload...lol) - does anyone know if theres an upgrade charge? i.e. on top of the extra per month

Someone must of run-over the goblins! (or gremlins...)

maxping · Dec 22, 2006, 16:58:48

Quote from: AvengerUK on Dec 22, 2006, 10:38:00

Does anyone know/have any advice on how to get a Bt speedtest to work??

It either does nothing, or it say's its busy. never got it to work as of yet

I found when i tried the method below it worked first time. (see the bit about not using the http:// below)

..:: Running the BT Speed Test

BT Speed Test completely bypasses your Internet Service Provider. Therefore we must use a different username and password for connecting our ADSL Broadband connection to the BT Speed Test.

First thing to do is to find your username password that your use on your modem/router to logon your Broadband connection. I'm afraid you will have to find this yourself as there are far too many combinations of modem/router to list here.

Once you have found the login page, take note of what the username and password currently are. It's not a good idea to loose this information.

..:: BT Speed Test login details

Next we need to change the username to : speedtest@speedtest_domain and leave the password blank. (no password).

Then simply establish the connection with the new details. Once the connection has been established, load up a suitable web browser and enter either of the addresses below in the address bar http://217.35.209.142 or http://217.32.105 Or use the same addresses without the http://