I am finaly being migrated over to IDnet by 6pm tomorrow the 8th Feb. Quick Ques

[Rik]

 

[Malc]

Shock gasp horror. I've just got to login details.

Stand by...............................

[RA-1972]

lol malc

[Malc]

It's like a guiness advert


HE WAITS...


Where it said no more for 3 hours, maybe it really means 3 months


edit 1
AND WAITS...
(must be a big wave, this one)

edit 2
hmmmm, a little blue bar with comfirmation required appears to be my result.

[Rik]

... starts chorus of "Why are we waiting"

[Malc]

To me, or BT?

[Malc]

Oh, IE7 just frooze, well that was exciting.

[Malc]

YES


I hope this was worth it



Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test:  -provides background information.
    IP profile for your line is - 6500 kbps
    DSL connection rate: 832 kbps(UP-STREAM)  8096 kbps(DOWN-STREAM)
    Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 3886 kbps

If you wish to discuss these results please contact your ISP.

If you are experiencing problems with specific applications, servers or websites please contact your ISP for assistance.

Your test has completed please close this window to exit the performance tester.

 
No... I just remembered I have utorrent running, downloading at 767mb

[Rik]

Well, that messed that test up a little then...

Still we know your profile now, which is 500k lower than it should be, so you need to keep a stable connection for 3-5 days.

[Malc]

Thanks Rik, I'll try AGAIN later, sorry I'm not with it, distractions, tea was almost ready

[Rik]

Enough said, Malc.

[Malc]

Try this test then, nothing running this time



Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test:  -provides background information.
    IP profile for your line is - 6500 kbps
    DSL connection rate: 832 kbps(UP-STREAM)  8096 kbps(DOWN-STREAM)
    Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 6057 kbps

If you wish to discuss these results please contact your ISP.

If you are experiencing problems with specific applications, servers or websites please contact your ISP for assistance.

Your test has completed please close this window to exit the performance tester.


I'm confused, how can it say 6057, when I know I DL at 765mb (which I assume is 7650). Probably way of track with my deductions.

So, I leave just the router on for 3-5 days, or the PC and router?

Thanks in advance.

[Ann]

The router.  You don't need to leave the computer on.  Most people never turn the router off anyway.

[Noreen]

As Ann says.

[Malc]

Thanks gals!

I thought so, but just making sure, I'm new to this router business.

[Lance]

I'm confused, how can it say 6057, when I know I DL at 765mb (which I assume is 7650). Probably way of track with my deductions.

The 765 is Bytes not bits, so it's 765 x 8 = 6120kbps, which isn't too far from the 6057 the speedtester is giving. Somewhere around the 6290 mark is the theoretical maximum for your 6500 profile, once overheads have been allowed for.

All considered, your throughput is pretty close to the maximum for your profile. Once your profile has caught up with your sync speed you will see your speed increase.

[Malc]

Wow, that's exciting.

What I'm getting is soooo much better than the 0.5mb I used to get with pi (no I can't type it again).

And thanks for that explanation, I understand a lot more now.

[Rik]

Case gets really important in speed discussions, Malc, B = byte, b = bit. Speeds are generally quoted in kilobits per second.

[Lance]

Glad the explanation has helped!

[Malc]

My speedtouch feels quite walm underneath compared to the modem before, is this normal?

I'm leaving it on ATM to see if anything improves.

[Simon]

My Netgear always felt warm, but I don't suppose that's much help, Malc.

[Malc]

That sounds normal then

Thanks

[Sebby]

My speedtouch feels quite walm underneath compared to the modem before, is this normal?

It's normal for these devices to get hot. If yours came with the stand (I think Thomson may have stopped including these lately) you could see if putting it on its side helps.

[Malc]

Didn't get a stand,  but it's on a wooden desk away from paper and stuff.

Just wanted to be sure that was normal.

[Simon]

Might be worth getting some of those little sticky rubber feet, to raise it off the surface a bit, if you're concerned, Malc.