Topic: How the fuck is my upload speeds so low?!
Lena of Babylon !TGirlYJKXM started this discussion 9 years ago #64,390
My Internet package says we're supposed to get at least a maximum of 100mbps.Yet my Switch is getting around 384.0 Kbps DL and 30.5 Kbps UL which isn't even enough to play Splatoon 2 which requires at least 1 mbps of UL speed.
This is the highest tier that fucking (Charter) Spectrum offers. Here are the results of a SpeedTest I just did while writing this.
Is it possible to run an ethernet cable to different rooms of a small apartment just so we can get the two desktop computers off the wireless network? Also, what is a good router to upgrade to for around eight devices or so?
dreamworks skg. llc joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #801,045
you living in the middle of nowhere might have something to do with it
your download speed is pretty low too
your download speed is pretty low too
Lena of Babylon !TGirlYJKXM (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #801,046
@previous (dreamworks skg. llc)
Even for an ISP that promises "The Fastest Internet Ever at 100mbps"?
Brie told me that he pays for this amount and his Speedtest results fucking triple mine.
Plus I am only a few hours drive from Los Angeles.
Even for an ISP that promises "The Fastest Internet Ever at 100mbps"?
Brie told me that he pays for this amount and his Speedtest results fucking triple mine.
Plus I am only a few hours drive from Los Angeles.
The Witch Doctor !6W1Zpe4MCM joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 4 minutes later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #801,047
> Plus I am only a 15 minutes drive from Los Angeles.
Syntax?
Syntax?
Lena of Babylon !TGirlYJKXM (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #801,048
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 39 minutes later, 51 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #801,052
@801,046 (Lena of Babylon !TGirlYJKXM)
> Even for an ISP that promises "The Fastest Internet Ever at 100mbps"?
Every commercial from every company promises shit like that. Spoiler: It's never true.
> Even for an ISP that promises "The Fastest Internet Ever at 100mbps"?
Every commercial from every company promises shit like that. Spoiler: It's never true.
REDACTED joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 4 minutes later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #801,054
I spent like five minutes writing a serious answer then realized it's a catherine thread
smdh fam....
smdh fam....
Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62 (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 3 seconds later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #801,055
@801,052 (D)
They have to be some truth to it, right? Or else they could be sued for false advertising?
They have to be some truth to it, right? Or else they could be sued for false advertising?
Anonymous D replied with this 9 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #801,057
@previous (Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62)
I'm sure it's true in some universe where you also get nationwide coverage and unlimited data.
I'm sure it's true in some universe where you also get nationwide coverage and unlimited data.
The Witch Doctor !6W1Zpe4MCM replied with this 9 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #801,058
Get a Mac™. Thanks.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 18 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #801,062
The best way to get faster internet, is to go and live where there is faster internet
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 29 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,068
ooo in yo faceAnonymous H joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,069
Try phoning your isp since you probably haven't already
Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62 (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 14 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,070
@previous (H)
I wish I could but I am not authorized to speak with them. I actually did call them that and they told me what I already knew. My brother has to call since the bill is under his name, but all he has to do is add either me or my mother as someone authorized to speak with them. Good luck getting him to do that due to laziness and if you dare mention it he gets irritated and mad.
I wish I could but I am not authorized to speak with them. I actually did call them that and they told me what I already knew. My brother has to call since the bill is under his name, but all he has to do is add either me or my mother as someone authorized to speak with them. Good luck getting him to do that due to laziness and if you dare mention it he gets irritated and mad.
The Witch Doctor !6W1Zpe4MCM replied with this 9 years ago, 18 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,071
Anonymous H replied with this 9 years ago, 30 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,072
Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62 (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 31 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,079
@previous (H)
I wish it wasn't a fucking excuse. Shit, we've tried to get him to call them before and he never did it.
I wish it wasn't a fucking excuse. Shit, we've tried to get him to call them before and he never did it.
Anonymous H replied with this 9 years ago, 48 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,081
@previous (Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62)
So call them up, give him the phone, authorise himself and then speak for him
Let him be irritated who gives a shit
So call them up, give him the phone, authorise himself and then speak for him
Let him be irritated who gives a shit
Anonymous F replied with this 9 years ago, 36 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,088
@801,070 (Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62)
You are reminding him that he has a job and has to pay for your free internet. That's what is making him irritated and mad
You are reminding him that he has a job and has to pay for your free internet. That's what is making him irritated and mad
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 3 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,097
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Syntax joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,109
Cathy Cathy CathyNowhere anywhere does Spectrum say you can get 100MPS Upload.
Expect about 10% of Download max speed.
> 384.0 Kbps DL and 30.5 Kbps UL
So why on earth settle for Dial Up speeds?
Here in San Diego we will soon have 300MBS and some parts of SD County already have that. Modems have to be switched out - To even get 100MBS I had to switch over to a newer Modem - Old one limited me to 30MBS or so. I also have service from Cox which is only 50MBS.
What you need to do is to go to your local Spectrum office and just discuss - No need for an account for a discussion. You can say you are a new customer looking at options.
Frankly SOMETHING IS SUPER VERY HORRID RONG with Wot you got. Any neighbors you are friendly with who will let you connect up quick one of your gizmos and run the speed test?
Dial Up speeds or worse? Hey here is an Ideal - Put the Hormone patch on the Modem and C if that works
Syntax double-posted this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,110
That test you see was with a server in San Diego - I just re-ran using a server in Los Angeles - Almost the same results with a surprising more better Ping rage by 2MS
brie !kiTty82duI joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 31 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,113
@801,109 (Syntax)She is using Wifi in an apartment complex. There are probably at least 20 other wireless routers and one hundred plus devices in a small area all trying to use that little slice of spectrum. You of all people should understand how much that can slow down a wireless net connection.
Just to show that the difference between wired and wireless is a big deal, here is my speed test result on Wifi... will follow up with wired result.
brie !kiTty82duI double-posted this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,114
@801,109 (Syntax)@previous (brie !kiTty82duI)
Here is the Wired speed test result, what a difference!
@OP
I recommend you run an Internet cable to your bedroom or at least see if you can change your router settings if you must use wifi.
Try analyzing the wifi use in your area and picking the least busy channel to broadcast on.
(Edited 9 minutes later.)
Syntax replied with this 9 years ago, 14 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,117
@801,113 (brie !kiTty82duI)
Yes indeed the first thing to do is to Run a Hard wired connection where ever possible. Modems usually have at least 2 to 4 hard wired outputs so it is easy to do this test BUT BUT
> 384.0 Kbps DL and 30.5 Kbps UL
Like no matter how many in his community are on his Node - No way NO WAY can speeds get that LOW
Yes indeed the first thing to do is to Run a Hard wired connection where ever possible. Modems usually have at least 2 to 4 hard wired outputs so it is easy to do this test BUT BUT
> 384.0 Kbps DL and 30.5 Kbps UL
Like no matter how many in his community are on his Node - No way NO WAY can speeds get that LOW
Anonymous I replied with this 9 years ago, 1 minute later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,118
Syntax replied with this 9 years ago, 15 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,121
@previous (I)
I never implied otherwise.
The pipeline must be working because and I only assume She is getting TV service which requires many many Megabytes to work.
I never implied otherwise.
The pipeline must be working because and I only assume She is getting TV service which requires many many Megabytes to work.
Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62 (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,142
@801,109 (Syntax)
> Nowhere anywhere does Spectrum say you can get 100MPS Upload.
Except in the page where you pay your bill and see everything your package covers. It also says up to 100mbps not 'get'.
@801,081 (H)
He needs to authorize me. His name is on the bill. Only he can speak with them. I don't dare bring it up because it'll piss him off being nagged at and it could lead to a fight. He's also too fucking lazy to do this himself. I don't think he even has to call, just log into his account and authorize us. Either he is too lazy or too tired from work to do anything. Maybe both. I tried calling them up before but they just told me I am not authorized and that he has to call them or authorize me.
> Nowhere anywhere does Spectrum say you can get 100MPS Upload.
Except in the page where you pay your bill and see everything your package covers. It also says up to 100mbps not 'get'.
@801,081 (H)
He needs to authorize me. His name is on the bill. Only he can speak with them. I don't dare bring it up because it'll piss him off being nagged at and it could lead to a fight. He's also too fucking lazy to do this himself. I don't think he even has to call, just log into his account and authorize us. Either he is too lazy or too tired from work to do anything. Maybe both. I tried calling them up before but they just told me I am not authorized and that he has to call them or authorize me.
dreamworks skg. llc replied with this 9 years ago, 7 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,145
@previous (Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62)
you realize you can just call and say you are him and they won't give a shit
ugh
you realize you can just call and say you are him and they won't give a shit
ugh
Anonymous H replied with this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,148
@801,142 (Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62)
> I don't think he even has to call, just log into his account and authorize us
So do that yourself?????
> I don't think he even has to call, just log into his account and authorize us
So do that yourself?????
Syntax replied with this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,151
@801,142 (Lena of Babylonia !fJU/cXia62)
> Except in the page where you pay your bill and see everything your package covers. It also says up to 100mbps not 'get'.
Yea BUTT
> Yet my Switch is getting around 384.0 Kbps DL and 30.5 Kbps UL
Damn it Cathy - No way no how does the speed drop below say 70% - What you are getting says something is terrible beyond reason WRONG
How about taking your portable computer to a neighbors and trying it on their Modem
> Except in the page where you pay your bill and see everything your package covers. It also says up to 100mbps not 'get'.
Yea BUTT
> Yet my Switch is getting around 384.0 Kbps DL and 30.5 Kbps UL
Damn it Cathy - No way no how does the speed drop below say 70% - What you are getting says something is terrible beyond reason WRONG
How about taking your portable computer to a neighbors and trying it on their Modem
Anonymous D replied with this 9 years ago, 25 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,156
Syntax replied with this 9 years ago, 12 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,162
@previous (D)
The only way that will work is if he uses the phone number the account is on - Otherwise he calling as his brother probably will not fly.
The only way that will work is if he uses the phone number the account is on - Otherwise he calling as his brother probably will not fly.
Anonymous D replied with this 9 years ago, 12 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,165
@previous (Syntax)
I've set stuff up with this company for friends and family before using just the account number and name on the bill. If you're just asking about problems or activating a box or something it shouldn't be a big problem.
I've set stuff up with this company for friends and family before using just the account number and name on the bill. If you're just asking about problems or activating a box or something it shouldn't be a big problem.
Syntax replied with this 9 years ago, 12 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,169
@previous (D)
My last post for the day as it is Sat and much fun rest of day n evening with no room for net play.
Spectrum has a bot that does a good job at pinging the Modem and running an analysis - Techs on phone can do the same ping and see how well the signal is received and also look at integrity and a few more parameters. So if Cathy can get customer service to do that?
Calling with just the phone number and saying internet support should be all he needs to do. The bot will run and tell him things are?
Anyway out of here ya all have a fun day/nite
My last post for the day as it is Sat and much fun rest of day n evening with no room for net play.
Spectrum has a bot that does a good job at pinging the Modem and running an analysis - Techs on phone can do the same ping and see how well the signal is received and also look at integrity and a few more parameters. So if Cathy can get customer service to do that?
Calling with just the phone number and saying internet support should be all he needs to do. The bot will run and tell him things are?
Anyway out of here ya all have a fun day/nite
Anonymous I replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #801,189
@801,121 (Syntax)
It was probably just what it was using at the time. Otherwise there's probably a problem with the Switch and not the router.
It was probably just what it was using at the time. Otherwise there's probably a problem with the Switch and not the router.