If you have Comcast...
06-06-2008, 12:23 PM
#23
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Re: If you have Comcast...
my ---- slowed down a lot...
last time i did this, i was a good deal higher than that on the upload and about 15000 on the down.
wtf
plus the upload cant be right.
it was at 2400+kb/s during the entire test, and then when it hit 100% it dropped to 1000+kb/s and then recorded that score.
last time i did this, i was a good deal higher than that on the upload and about 15000 on the down.
wtf
plus the upload cant be right.
it was at 2400+kb/s during the entire test, and then when it hit 100% it dropped to 1000+kb/s and then recorded that score.
06-06-2008, 01:27 PM
#26
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Join Date: May 2005
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Re: If you have Comcast...
The network swap will not change your download speeds what so ever.
On cable when your modem initalizes it contacts it's host. The host looks up it's MAC address and sends an MD5 encrypted file to your cable modem. Said file contains your upload & download caps. If your modem is allowed to also be used as a basc router, and what priority your modem is on th line.
Back in the day you could spoof the host mac address, upload your own encrypted file and run whatever your line could actually handle. If the modem lost power, was re-set or attempted t re-connect youd loose it.
DSL works very similar, except all the programming is contained at the local server.
Comcast is very good. If you want ---- try Charter.
And DSL blows. It has short range, is far more affected alot more by interfferance, and is less reliable.
It has a 30-40% latency advantage (80ms VS 110ms), but is not capible of more than 1/3 the actual bandwidth cable can run.
On cable when your modem initalizes it contacts it's host. The host looks up it's MAC address and sends an MD5 encrypted file to your cable modem. Said file contains your upload & download caps. If your modem is allowed to also be used as a basc router, and what priority your modem is on th line.
Back in the day you could spoof the host mac address, upload your own encrypted file and run whatever your line could actually handle. If the modem lost power, was re-set or attempted t re-connect youd loose it.
DSL works very similar, except all the programming is contained at the local server.
Comcast is very good. If you want ---- try Charter.
And DSL blows. It has short range, is far more affected alot more by interfferance, and is less reliable.
It has a 30-40% latency advantage (80ms VS 110ms), but is not capible of more than 1/3 the actual bandwidth cable can run.
06-06-2008, 01:32 PM
#27
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Join Date: May 2006
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Re: If you have Comcast...
Originally Posted by Toysrme
The network swap will not change your download speeds what so ever.
On cable when your modem initalizes it contacts it's host. The host looks up it's MAC address and sends an MD5 encrypted file to your cable modem. Said file contains your upload & download caps. If your modem is allowed to also be used as a basc router, and what priority your modem is on th line.
Back in the day you could spoof the host mac address, upload your own encrypted file and run whatever your line could actually handle. If the modem lost power, was re-set or attempted t re-connect youd loose it.
DSL works very similar, except all the programming is contained at the local server.
Comcast is very good. If you want ---- try Charter.
And DSL blows. It has short range, is far more affected alot more by interfferance, and is less reliable.
It has a 30-40% latency advantage (80ms VS 110ms), but is not capible of more than 1/3 the actual bandwidth cable can run.
On cable when your modem initalizes it contacts it's host. The host looks up it's MAC address and sends an MD5 encrypted file to your cable modem. Said file contains your upload & download caps. If your modem is allowed to also be used as a basc router, and what priority your modem is on th line.
Back in the day you could spoof the host mac address, upload your own encrypted file and run whatever your line could actually handle. If the modem lost power, was re-set or attempted t re-connect youd loose it.
DSL works very similar, except all the programming is contained at the local server.
Comcast is very good. If you want ---- try Charter.
And DSL blows. It has short range, is far more affected alot more by interfferance, and is less reliable.
It has a 30-40% latency advantage (80ms VS 110ms), but is not capible of more than 1/3 the actual bandwidth cable can run.
DSL does suck. My mother has it and it's max upload is 10-15kbps, down is 70-80kbps. Not to mention she's paying $70 a month. It's great to live in the sticks...
I've had Comcast, Knology, and Mediacom. Mediacom was the only one that gave me trouble.
06-06-2008, 05:37 PM
#29
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Join Date: May 2006
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Re: If you have Comcast...
Originally Posted by buk9tp
dsl upload is ALOT faster than cable..
so dsl is good for anyone who does web design or ---- like that
so dsl is good for anyone who does web design or ---- like that
06-06-2008, 06:24 PM
#30
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,313
Re: If you have Comcast...
Originally Posted by Toysrme
The network swap will not change your download speeds what so ever.
On cable when your modem initalizes it contacts it's host. The host looks up it's MAC address and sends an MD5 encrypted file to your cable modem. Said file contains your upload & download caps. If your modem is allowed to also be used as a basc router, and what priority your modem is on th line.
Back in the day you could spoof the host mac address, upload your own encrypted file and run whatever your line could actually handle. If the modem lost power, was re-set or attempted t re-connect youd loose it.
DSL works very similar, except all the programming is contained at the local server.
Comcast is very good. If you want ---- try Charter.
And DSL blows. It has short range, is far more affected alot more by interfferance, and is less reliable.
It has a 30-40% latency advantage (80ms VS 110ms), but is not capible of more than 1/3 the actual bandwidth cable can run.
On cable when your modem initalizes it contacts it's host. The host looks up it's MAC address and sends an MD5 encrypted file to your cable modem. Said file contains your upload & download caps. If your modem is allowed to also be used as a basc router, and what priority your modem is on th line.
Back in the day you could spoof the host mac address, upload your own encrypted file and run whatever your line could actually handle. If the modem lost power, was re-set or attempted t re-connect youd loose it.
DSL works very similar, except all the programming is contained at the local server.
Comcast is very good. If you want ---- try Charter.
And DSL blows. It has short range, is far more affected alot more by interfferance, and is less reliable.
It has a 30-40% latency advantage (80ms VS 110ms), but is not capible of more than 1/3 the actual bandwidth cable can run.
You can still uncap today. You just have to have a 5100 and hardwire in a couple wires and you can reflash it.
