How is this possible?

Stevescat · Apr 29, 2011, 19:54:15

Just moved to ADSL2 so on a new training period. Even though I need to sit back and wait, I can't help running speed tests. Just ran a BT speed test which is giving me a 7150kbps IP profile but it also gave me a download speed achieved during the test of 8358kbps!!!! How's it possible to get a higher speed than your profile?

I bet I get an answer within 5 minutes, GO!

Stevescat · Apr 29, 2011, 20:04:17

OK, maybe 5 minutes was a bit optimistic. I guess you're all watching re-runs of the Royal Wedding.

Ardua · Apr 29, 2011, 20:09:06

Quote from: Stevescat on Apr 29, 2011, 19:54:15
Just moved to ADSL2 so on a new training period. Even though I need to sit back and wait, I can't help running speed tests. Just ran a BT speed test which is giving me a 7150kbps IP profile but it also gave me a download speed achieved during the test of 8358kbps!!!! How's it possible to get a higher speed than your profile?

I bet I get an answer within 5 minutes, GO!

Rik will give you a more informative answer but earlier today I got 11454 on a 11924 connection with an IP of 10000. You are not alone.

.Griff. · Apr 29, 2011, 20:34:43

My guess..

The BT Speedtester indicated the wrong IP Profile. It's happened to me before.

Baz · Apr 29, 2011, 21:34:43

or the BT tester is playing up again.

I get that regular

Rik · Apr 30, 2011, 09:58:50

Or it's simply not well written. It happens, Steve, we've never been able to find out exactly why.

Bill · Apr 30, 2011, 10:34:39

Quote from: Rik on Apr 30, 2011, 09:58:50
Or it's simply not well written. It happens, Steve, we've never been able to find out exactly why.

I suspect the work-experience kiddy hadn't got as far as IF() staements

Rik · Apr 30, 2011, 10:36:41

Ardua · May 04, 2011, 08:58:28

This is a first for me. Latest BT Speedtest shows an actual downstream rate of 11959 on a 11924 connection with an IP of 10000

Stats remain unchanged at LA/SNR downstream 15/17 and upstream LA/SNR 9/7. CRC errors are minimal with the highest error rate at 2pm yesterday.

A thought. Most of my de-synchronizations occurred during the recent period of warm weather often between 11am and 3pm. Problems with copperwires/joints expanding in the heat perhaps? How do I prove it?

That apart, the BTSpeedtester ...............

Rik · May 04, 2011, 09:08:15

You don't prove it, sadly. You have to rely on BT finding it.

Glenn · May 04, 2011, 09:12:27

Is there more audible noise on your phoneline between those times too?

Ardua · May 04, 2011, 09:40:18

Quote from: Glenn on May 04, 2011, 09:12:27
Is there more audible noise on your phoneline between those times too?

I don't know: I shall watch and then listen. If there is noise, do I report it to IDNet or my phone provider?

Rik · May 04, 2011, 09:41:42

Phone provider, but don't mention broadband.