Johnny E

I am currently getting a free upgrade with Virgin and my question is, how can I tell what speed I'm running at???

Johnny E

[quote=hutton_d]Go to adslguide and use their speed test ...

Dave[/quote

Cheers mate but where do I find the adsl quide??

Andy McCord

http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp

Johnny E

Thanks

Results showing Downstream1,534.8 Kbps( = 1.5 Mbps ) Upstream373.7 Kbps( = 0.4 Mbps )

Does this mean I'm just under 2 meg

Dracoro

yup.

Criss

Multiply your average download speed by 8.

E.G. I download p0rn at 125kbps. Put a . inbetween the first and second digit and multiply! Gives me a speed of 10, add the . again = 1.0meg

Dracoro

Basically there's 8 bits in a byte.

You have files that are in megaBYTES.
You have a boadband connection that is measured in megaBITS.

Many people are unaware of this. I think speeds should have been (too late now) quoted in bytes, not bits. However, marketing depts at ISPs would have something to say about that

shooter007

my 2meg runs at about 1.8 with hand shake up graded connection ie adslmax )will need about 10 days to settle down (to find its level and set itself )bumf only states up to 8 meg

Criss

You'll get about 4-5meg ;-)

Johnny E

I've just been up-graded to 8meg FOC if my line can handle it and they reckon I should see the difference within a few days.

I will just keep an eye on it..

jaytc2003

iTrader: (1)

do you use a router or usb modem? If you use a usb modem it can cause you problems getting the full speed your line can handle (disconnecting when computer is off etc)