Cable modem speed

[KAknight]

I have recentally gotten a cable modem. At first the speed was great, but I think that it is slowing down. I was wanting to find a website or a utility that would let me test the speed of the modem. Any suggestions? Also, could you tell me how fast I should expect the service to be. I know it will differ by area, but a rough estimate would be nice. Thanks.

[Bsdboy]

http://www.dslreports.com/tools
http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
http://www.speedtest.net/
http://speedtest.mybc.com/
http://www.speed411.com/updateisp3.asp
http://www.zdnet.com/cc/bandwidth/speedtest.html
http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/bandwidth.asp
http://webservices.cnet.com/bandwidth/
http://www.cable-modems.org/toolbox/

Bsdboy



[This message has been edited by Bsdboy (edited 07-20-2001).]

[tazman]

For bandwidth tests, try the following:
http://tech.msn.com/internet/speedtest.asp
http://www.2wire.com/services/bwm.html

I run the freeware version of AdSutract which increases performance 10 fold. Ya also should install some type of firewall. I suggest staying away from McAfee Firewall as it causes you to use 100% of your processor - ALL THE TIME! I dropped 20 degrees F when I stopped. Try Zone Alarm - it's free.

Hope this helps.

ME

[Bsdboy]

For tweaks go here (http://www.speedguide.net/Cable_modems/cable_patches.shtml)

Get ZoneAlarm (it's free) here (http://www.zonelabs.com/)

Bsdboy

[Sweeper]

Where can I find AdSutract ?????

Thanks,
Sweeper

[Bsdboy]

Sweeper:
http://www.adsubtract.com/

But I use Ad Muncher (http://www.admuncher.com/download.shtml)

Bsdboy

[tazman]

Bsdboy - I DL ad muncher - it's got a lot more options than AdSubtract. Question, how do ya get it into you're tray?

Thanks!

ME

[KAknight]

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all of the feedback. The first thing I did when I got my Cable Modem was install Zone Alarm. I just ran a few speed tests and found that I get a little more than 1Mbps. That sound about right for a cable modem?

[Bsdboy]

tazman it should go into the tray,check in configuration/advanced tab there is an option to hide the icon maybe that is checked.

Bsdboy

[Sweeper]

My average download speed is 390 Kbps.
I have hit up to 500 Kbps, but not very often.

Sweeper

[hallam2003]

do't know much about cable, but, if it's really just slowing down, it most likely because people are joing the line and it slowing everyone down. You can "uncap" this i think, though it's probably illegal, and unethical. I don't know how to, don't ask me. I was talking to some one on direct connect, they said they were on an uncapped cable connection getting between 800-1000k/sec. SO that would be nearly an 8 Mb connection, hhmmm, could have been a compulsive liar, but i suppose it's possible.
lucky BA******, getting all these fast connections, I'm happy with a 3/sec download, but i uaaually get below 2


Hallam

[Sweeper]

Thanks