It will be soon IDNet Day for me.......HOORAY

[kerrso05]

Thanks Lance and Rik for your input. I hope you don't mind me putting these figures up for your comments. To tell you the truth I don't know what they mean........all I know is that the speed is great and that's why I wanted to come to IDNet.

The only problem I have noticed (and I put it down to my Zoom X6 Modem, needing a firmware update) is that later on in the day, say about 7.00pm I have a slow down in speed eg. browsing from page to page on the internet is slow (three computers are accessing the internet, my daughters two laptops and my PC) it becomes so slow, I feel it has disconnected (it hasn't) I reboot the Modem and everything comes back to normal. Do you think the problem might be due to a firmware upgrade? (for the life of me I can't find a changelog for the new Firmware)

Should I open a new Thread to post these results or are you happy with me continuing this one?

Thanks again for your help and support

[Rik]

Continue in this thread, Harry, we can always split it if we need to.

Of course we don't mind you posting stats, that's what we're here for.

How are your three machines connected to share the modem?

[kerrso05]

Thanks, Rik

The three Computers (I have 4 in total but mostly it is just 3 at any one time) are connected wirelessly

[Rik]

So you're using a router, not a modem?

[Malc]

Thanks, Rik

wirelessly

Good word

[kerrso05]

Immmmmmmmmmmm

It is called a Zoom X6 Modem (but I suppose it is a modem/router).........told you I am stupid when it comes to technical stuff

[kerrso05]

Malc..........Have I invented a new word?


WIRELESSLY

[Rik]

Sorry, Harry, I'm not saying you're stupid - but you could use a modem to connect multiple PCs with ICS in Windows, so it was important to understand how you are set up. Strictly, we should refer to the boxes as modem/routers, as they do contain both functions, but usually we use the shorthand of modem for a device that connects a single PC to the net, and router for the box which connects multiple PCs.

If re-booting it cures the speed problem, it could be over-loading, possibly as a result of someone using Torrents? I'd certainly suggest a firmware update if you can find one, otherwise maybe a new router. I run three machines from mine, plus a printer, and never have to re-boot because of speed issues.

[kerrso05]

Sorry Rik..........I didn't mean you were calling me stupid (it was me calling myself it)
Thanks for explaining the terminology.......it is a Router.

The problem is downloading Torrents.......my eldest daughter is downloading Torrents (the latest series of Lost) or I might be downloading a couple of mp3s. When I was on Eclipse this used to happen and I had to do the same thing eg. reboot the Router. Don't you use the Two-wire Router? I am think very seriously of trying that router....the only thing is putting me off is the setting up of the machine and updates, breaking codes etc etc......all sounds complicated. I then thought of the Netgear option.......Oh dear my head is in a spin. All I know is that I am Happy as a "Pig in S**T" with IDNet and all you guys on this forum.

[Rik]

Hi Harry

It sounds like the torrents may be overloading the router, the multiple seeds can cause the routing table to overflow.

I do use the 2700, and have found it excellent on my line, gaining me 1000k of speed. It sounds more daunting to set up than it is, so if you want to try one, we'll always walk your through the process. The other choices of 'tried and tested' routers would be the Netgear DG834 or the Speedtouch 585.

[madasahatter]

I can recommend the Netgear DG834 Harry - I've had mine for a few years now, and never had a minutes bother with it. Dead easy to set up too - it had to be for me to do it 

[Rik]

I was using Netgears before the 2700, and I agree, they are simple to set up, powerful enough for the job and reliable.

[kerrso05]

Guys, thanks..........as I said before, my head is in a spin.

What I am going to do is firstly, I will try and download this new firmware for the Zoom X6 and see how that goes and then look at those two options that you have suggested. The Netgear sounds like it is the easier of the two options (in setting up) although the walk through suggested by Rik sounds good and getting that extra 1000k of speed sounds.......... fantastic!!!!

I had heard that Netgear, doesn't like Torrents, downloading large files, mp3s..............but maybe I am wrong, it was a couple years ago, I heard that (I haven't a clue what model that was..so don't ask me)....probably Netgear has that all sorted out now

[Inactive]

If you go for the 2700, Gary ( Killhippie ) has just put his up for sale on the forum.

I am certain that he would, amongst others give you help in setting it up.

[Rik]

I haven't heard of anyone having problems with torrents and a Netgear, Harry, I think Simon might be using the combination. The speed increase from the 2700 is an unknown factor - it will have more effect on some lines than others, though most people report a higher sync and a more stable noise margin.

[Rik]

If you go for the 2700, Gary ( Killhippie ) has just put his up for sale on the forum.

I am certain that he would, amongst others give you help in setting it up.

It's sold, In.

[Malc]

If it is torrents, which client do you use?

Try using utorrent, and you can limit the number for connections for any one torrent.

[kerrso05]

If it is torrents, which client do you use?

Try using utorrent, and you can limit the number for connections for any one torrent.

We only use uTorrent, I have tried others in the past but this is the best (IMHO)

[kerrso05]

If you go for the 2700, Gary ( Killhippie ) has just put his up for sale on the forum.

I am certain that he would, amongst others give you help in setting it up.

Where is that listed?........I'm not saying I will buy it but I would be interested in looking at it?

Sorry.........Rik I didn't see your reply........it is sold.........well that puts paid to that!!!

[Rik]

Too late, Harry, it was bought earlier this morning, sorry.

[Inactive]

It's sold, In.

OK, sorry, I wasn't aware of that, somebody got a bargain then.. 

[Rik]

Looks like it. Mind you, Garry may use his own carrier to deliver and bump up the price that way. 

(Only joking, Gary!!)

[madasahatter]

I had heard that Netgear, doesn't like Torrents, downloading large files, mp3s..............but maybe I am wrong, it was a couple years ago, I heard that (I haven't a clue what model that was..so don't ask me)....probably Netgear has that all sorted out now

I use utorrent with my Netgear without any problems Harry. Used BitComet before that with no probs as well.

[Lance]

Looks like it. Mind you, Garry may use his own carrier to deliver and bump up the price that way. 

(Only joking, Gary!!)

Well, I know exactly how much the postage is - and when it is arriving!!!

[Malc]

Well, I know exactly how much the postage is - and when it is arriving!!!

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