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I have 50 mps download speed from the cable company, how is the best way to get the most speed I can from there, my usual DL speed ranges from about 1 meg to 3 megs, but would like to utilize more speed, how can I get the most for my money, any ideas guys ?
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03-16-2015, 12:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-17-2015, 12:40 PM by Britec.)
First you going to need to know if the problem is your end or to do with your ISP.
- Try changing your DNS server.
- Use wired instead of wireless.
- Use phone line filters on all sockets.
- Try using the shortest cable possible and see if speed improves.
- Make sure your plugged into the master socket with the shortest possible cable and see if connection improves.
- (Optional) Change router and cable modem for a better one.
- Run tracert to see if you getting lost packs or packet loss.
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Don't forget that your download speed also depends on the upload speeds from the source of the download.
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03-19-2015, 08:18 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-19-2015, 08:19 PM by cromeo68.)
Say what, I use Windows not Linux, useful help is appreciated
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did you try calling them my friend has this problem after doing all the test on his end
the problem was that he needed a bigger cable modem / better Ethernet cable
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03-20-2015, 10:57 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-20-2015, 11:04 AM by cromeo68.)
I have some ARRIS cable modem they provided, but I have to reset it all the time cause it seems like it freezes, when I reset it works fine for about a day or 3, then have to do it again,
Question: If I bought my own Cable Modem, would I be able to connect and use without having the cable co. do it ? Or is that something I would need to ask them about ?