Broadband pings/download speed.

melachi

I've noticed a definite increase in my pings.

Pinging clarity.jolt.co.uk [195.149.21.11] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=40ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=46ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=46ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=46ms TTL=57

Used to be 30-32 just yesterday.

Download speeds remain the same but I only really care about those pings.

ando

my pings to clarity are still 30, and the cap has gone up to 8gb according to dsl stats

Tazzle

Cork hasn't been upgraded yet ando..

melachi

Mine are fine again.

Gonzo

eircom radsl 512k, my pings seem a bit higher than most eircom ppl, im using usb modem, would an internal dsl modem lower pings?

Pinging www.boards.ie [82.195.131.128] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=34ms TTL=58
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=27ms TTL=58
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=29ms TTL=58
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=26ms TTL=58

Ping statistics for 82.195.131.128:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 26ms, Maximum = 34ms, Average = 29ms

Pinging clarity.jolt.co.uk [195.149.21.11] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=38ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=35ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=35ms TTL=57

Ping statistics for 195.149.21.11:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 35ms, Maximum = 38ms, Average = 36ms

Woden

they are a little higher then mine alright, is it possible you could be quite a way from the exchange? how does distance affect pings? i'm using eircom's modem but via my ethernet

Skittle

Hey Dataisgod, a friend of mine just got Broadband and he's using the Eircom modem via USB. When he was trying to ping me (also on Eircom Broadband) he was getting 41ms which seems high. He can only get his modem to work (it's the Netopia one) via the USB connection, when he plugs in the Ethernet connection the modem won't connect. Is there something he has to configure on the modem to enable the Ethernet connection?

Colm

Woden

hi skittle i don't think i did anything special when connecting the modem to the ethernet, all i had to do was make sure that i had reenabled my lan port as i had it turned off as i didn't use it, so unless this is an issue..... i don't know what it could be

just looking at the manual does he get the green light for the ethernet link when he puts it in?

data

Gonzo

whats difference between ethernet and usb cable? is ethernet meant to be better, lower pings etc than usb? can i just connect my modem with the ethernet cable or do i have to have sommet special in my pc?

MrPinK

Originally posted by Gonzo
whats difference between ethernet and usb cable?

With a USB connection the modem is controlled by software (drivers) running on your PC. This will use up resources, and can conflict with other hardware and other programmes running on the PC. Ethernet has been the de facto standard for networks for many years. The protocol is written into the core of every OS, so it does not require any drivers running on your PC. This means it is far more reliable.

To connect via ethernet you will need a network card. Look for an RJ-45 port at the back of your PC. If you don't have one, buying a card will only cost you under €20

Gonzo

cool, i'll try that, i dont have a network card but i'll get one and try it out then post my ping results to see if their lower than under usb.

melachi

Ping with eircom is also dependant on your distance to the exchange.

Gonzo

im only 2km from the exchange, pings seem better today.

Name:Eircom radsl HomePluss
Speed:512k / 128k up
Contention: 24:1
Download speed: 53.6kb/sec (constant)
Downtime: never
Pings to Irish and Uk servers.

Pinging www.boards.ie [82.195.131.128] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=26ms TTL=58
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=26ms TTL=58
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=25ms TTL=58
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=25ms TTL=58

Ping statistics for 82.195.131.128:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 25ms, Maximum = 26ms, Average = 25ms

Pinging clarity.jolt.co.uk [195.149.21.11] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=37ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=35ms TTL=57
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=57

Ping statistics for 195.149.21.11:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 35ms, Maximum = 37ms, Average = 36ms

redzer007

Now I may of missed it, but Im not going thorugh 19 pages again, so if possible can some post some data for UTV BB please

Thx

Red

jonski

That would be me then...will post more ping times later on tonight.

Name:UTV clicksilver
Speed:512k / 128k up
Contention: 48:1
Download speed: 50.0kb/sec ish
Downtime: couple
Pings to Irish and Uk servers.


C:\>ping www.boards.ie

Pinging www.boards.ie [82.195.131.128] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=74ms TTL=54
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=77ms TTL=54
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=140ms TTL=54
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=77ms TTL=54

Ping statistics for 82.195.131.128:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 74ms, Maximum = 140ms, Average = 92ms

C:\>ping clarity.jolt.co.uk

Pinging clarity.jolt.co.uk [195.149.21.11] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=59ms TTL=56
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=62ms TTL=56
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=62ms TTL=56
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=62ms TTL=56

Ping statistics for 195.149.21.11:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 59ms, Maximum = 62ms, Average = 61ms

redzer007

Thanks Jonski,

jonski

Originally posted by redzer007
Thanks Jonski,

Here's tuesday nights picture , bit of a killer for gamers like me
Pinging www.boards.ie [82.195.131.128] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=198ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=124ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=218ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=156ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=124ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=124ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=109ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=124ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=156ms TTL=54

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=171ms TTL=54



Ping statistics for 82.195.131.128:

Packets: Sent = 10, Received = 10, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 109ms, Maximum = 218ms, Average = 150ms

ozt9vdujny3srf

IOLBB connected via ethernet modem (the zyxel 623 lark):


Pinging www.boards.ie [82.195.131.128] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=23ms TTL=55
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=25ms TTL=55
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=24ms TTL=55
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=24ms TTL=55

Ping statistics for 82.195.131.128:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 23ms, Maximum = 25ms, Average = 24ms

Be nice if there was some sort of automated statistics page for the pings so you could get the bigger picture of everyones pings for a given provider.
Sort of like the average of the averages..

I'm too lazy to code it my self..

ando

I seen eircoms new Istream enhanced speeds today. 215KBps !!! pretty damn nice. I could not believe how fast the 7meg virus definition file downloaded. makes my 512kbps home connection feel slow !!!

melachi

Originally posted by ando
I seen eircoms new Istream enhanced speeds today. 215KBps !!! pretty damn nice. I could not believe how fast the 7meg virus definition file downloaded. makes my 512kbps home connection feel slow !!!

pings?

ando

pings were the same as far as i remember

melachi

Same as what, home package or previous enhanced (60s70s)

DMT

Just connect to clicksilver fot the first time. Here's the pings:

Pinging www.boards.ie [82.195.131.128] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=68ms TTL=54
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=70ms TTL=54
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=70ms TTL=54
Reply from 82.195.131.128: bytes=32 time=60ms TTL=54

Ping statistics for 82.195.131.128:
Packets: Sent = 30, Received = 30, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 60ms, Maximum = 80ms, Average = 69ms


Pinging clarity.jolt.co.uk [195.149.21.11] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=47ms TTL=55
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=55
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=55
Reply from 195.149.21.11: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=55

Ping statistics for 195.149.21.11:
Packets: Sent = 30, Received = 30, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 47ms, Maximum = 109ms, Average = 51ms

All downloads combined work out at about 60KB/s

Woden

why is it that different serviced providers end up with different pings on the same line?

i would consider those pings high compared to what i get on eircom

Gonzo

pings are always gonna be different from isp to isp on same line just as it is when you use dialup. It all depends on the isp's network quality etc. theres not alot of difference between eircom/iol-esatbt and netsource but utv's pings are usually more than double sometimes triple of everyone else's particularly to irish servers. The same goes for their 56k/isdn dialup also. Hopefully they'll get it sorted some day soon.

DMT

The other thing is that it's telling me I'm connected at 8Mbps. I putting this down to the same mysterious error that once told me I was connected at 130kbps on dial-up...

tuxy

Originally posted by DMT
The other thing is that it's telling me I'm connected at 8Mbps. I putting this down to the same mysterious error that once told me I was connected at 130kbps on dial-up...

i take it your using a usb modem and this is the speed the modem is connected to your pc at

Woden

no chance they messed up you connection and you can download at about 16*50kB/s is there?

edit or tuxx thing makes more sense as my lan connection says im connected at 100Mbps

DMT

Originally posted by tuxx
i take it your using a usb modem and this is the speed the modem is connected to your pc at

That makes sense...

Originally posted by Dataisgod
no chance they messed up you connection and you can download at about 16*50kB/s is there?

Sadly, no....