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Speed at 60mb/UPC

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  • 16-09-2014 6:17pm
    #1
    chymes
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi,

    I was wondering for others on the UPC Fiber60/60MB Download plan what speeds you are getting??

    I seem to be getting extremely slow speeds at only 2.33mb/s download at 20ms ping from Speed test...Is this the speed I'm expected to be getting?


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    #2
    PaddyTheNth
    Registered Users Posts: 605 ✭✭✭PaddyTheNth


    Do you get the same results both over wifi and when connected directly to the UPC router via a cable?


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    #3
    chymes
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭chymes


    Hi,

    I've just tested it...Seems like its my fault :( The cable actually hits about 60mb...There seems to be 2 problems..

    1) I'm too far away from the router (Should i purchase a Wifi Repeater/Extender? Or I heard about something like a pipeline adapter...???)
    2) The connection itself even with cable sometimes goes at 60mb, sometimes its at 1mb also...

    Any solutions?!

    Thanks!


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    PaddyTheNth
    Registered Users Posts: 605 ✭✭✭PaddyTheNth


    Powerline Adapter is the term.

    UPC seem to recommend these - I've no idea whether they are any good. At first glance they seem appropriate.

    Here's a review of some powerline adapters - http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/network-wifi/3490638/best-powerline-adapters-2014/

    Whatever you go for, go for at least 500Mbps versions.

    A couple of semi-relevant threads:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057269132
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057291054

    When testing speed over a cable connection I'd always make sure to disable wifi on my computer just in case the computer does something stupid. If the speed does vary between 60Mbps and 1Mbps even in that situation then I'd contact UPC.

    If you post your connection stats here someone more knowledgeable than me might be able to give some insight (probably better posted in the Broadband forum).


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Which UPC router/modem are you using?


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    #6
    chymes
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭chymes


    I'm using the TC7200 router. I was just wondering if all UPC modems on default come with the 5 ghz? If so I'm thinking of purchasing a Wireless N USB Adapter to plug into the computer to incresae speeds to use 5ghz. Can i ask if this also increases the range and allows me to hotspot a second wifi network?

    Also, UPC recommends the Netgear one, does anyone have any experience with it? Or is the TRENDNet one better??


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    #7
    Duck's hoop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,530 ✭✭✭Duck's hoop


    I'm on it, and within sight of router get 35-40 mps wireless.

    A couple plasterboard walls sees that come down to about 25-28. Plenty fast for my needs.


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