Internet Slower then ever

blisshap · 01-28-2008, 08:35 PM

Ever since this morning i reinstalled my windows sp2 to "refresh" my hard drive, internet has been slower then ever.
I was redownloading Counter-Strike since i play it from time to time,
and it was downloading at a rate of 40-50 KB/s but usually it goes up to 110-120KB/s.
Also as i surf the internet videos, and websites all take almost 40secs to load.
I think i didnt download something before i reinstalled this.
Also i cant play my ps3 online anymore where it just lags.
If anyone can help me please, this slow internet is really making me mad,
Thanks,
blisshap

Ninjin · 01-31-2008, 01:18 AM

There is tons of things that could effect your internet speed. One thing for sure is the traffic on the network at the time you was downloading what you was. I notice late night if I run a speed test I get a 20mb down speed and during the middle of the day it's more around 12mb down. Also I don't know if it helps or not, but if I end up reinstalling windows I like to power cycle my modem and router just to make sure all the settings are fresh. Another thing you can try is updating the firmware of your modem and/or router it could help/

3 of 7 · 01-31-2008, 08:00 AM

It's likely not your computer, there's been some pretty big outages in India and Asia that have affected net traffic worldwide..
NDTV.com: Internet services disrupted in India

Mideast damage from cut cables spreads to India - USATODAY.com

blisshap · 01-31-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjin

There is tons of things that could effect your internet speed. One thing for sure is the traffic on the network at the time you was downloading what you was. I notice late night if I run a speed test I get a 20mb down speed and during the middle of the day it's more around 12mb down. Also I don't know if it helps or not, but if I end up reinstalling windows I like to power cycle my modem and router just to make sure all the settings are fresh. Another thing you can try is updating the firmware of your modem and/or router it could help/

THanks guys,
but i called my ISP and they say they have had a little overload, but that was it. THought my internet is still the same, i mean slow.

Ninjin who talked about pwer cycling ur modem, im not sure what that is, but it may ne a good thing to try, about updating my modem, i cant seem to find an update for it, nor for the driver.
So please more info on the power cycling, whatever that is.

ctal · 01-31-2008, 07:25 PM

"Power cycling" = turn it off, wait a few seconds, and turn it on. It probably doesn't have a power switch, so pull the plug.
Regards,
-- Al

traveler · 01-31-2008, 09:52 PM

My VisionNet DSL modem does have an on/off rocker switch.

blisshap · 02-01-2008, 07:09 PM

OK i turned it off, back on, and still slow. Its got to the point where i am getting random disconnects. But immediately a reconnect.

traveler · 02-02-2008, 12:28 AM

It does get slow at times these days.

I find it happening on google map.

When I first used google map scrolling and magnifying was smooth and fast. Not anymore.

blisshap · 02-02-2008, 04:56 PM

traveler,
i think you are talking about something totally different from my problem.
My internet wasnt this slow before i re-installed win xp sp2.
Now that i have it is really slow.

Ninjin · 02-02-2008, 11:31 PM

Check your NIC properties in device manager see if it is set to half duplex instead of full duplex. If you don't know how to get there start-right click my computer-> properties ->hardware tab-> device manager-> Locate network adapters and right click your LAN adapter-> properties-> advanced tab-> connection type.

You can mess around with those and run a speed test after changing a setting and rebooting. Try disabling your firewall/ Anti-virus if you installed those yet.

Ninjin · 02-02-2008, 11:32 PM

Can't edit my last post sorry for the double postage here.

Is this a wireless or wired connection?

blisshap · 02-05-2008, 01:57 PM

OK ill try this when i get home, for i am on a library computer because my internet is stil slow as ever.
It is a wired connection, ill show you what my connection is>>
Modem (ISP Provided)>Connected to> Wireless Netgear Router>Connected to> Computer through Ethernet cable.

blisshap · 02-05-2008, 01:58 PM

Oh i forgot to mention that i have always had this connection like this, since i got my new ISP provider. About 9-12 months ago.

*Bofinn* · 02-05-2008, 03:52 PM

When you power cycle the modem and/or router, unplug it for 1 minute.

Can you try installing Firefox just for a speed check? Is it the internet or is it internet explorer?

blisshap · 02-05-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjin

Check your NIC properties in device manager see if it is set to half duplex instead of full duplex. If you don't know how to get there start-right click my computer-> properties ->hardware tab-> device manager-> Locate network adapters and right click your LAN adapter-> properties-> advanced tab-> connection type.

You can mess around with those and run a speed test after changing a setting and rebooting. Try disabling your firewall/ Anti-virus if you installed those yet.

Ok i went and checked it out, it was on automated, and i changed it to 100mbps/Full Duplex!
Hope this helps, also i did power cycle it for 1 minute boffin, Firefox is not the problem nor is internet explorer.

01-28-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
blisshap Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	Internet Slower then ever Ever since this morning i reinstalled my windows sp2 to "refresh" my hard drive, internet has been slower then ever. I was redownloading Counter-Strike since i play it from time to time, and it was downloading at a rate of 40-50 KB/s but usually it goes up to 110-120KB/s. Also as i surf the internet videos, and websites all take almost 40secs to load. I think i didnt download something before i reinstalled this. Also i cant play my ps3 online anymore where it just lags. If anyone can help me please, this slow internet is really making me mad, Thanks, blisshap
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01-31-2008, 01:18 AM	#2
Ninjin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 69	Re: Internet Slower then ever There is tons of things that could effect your internet speed. One thing for sure is the traffic on the network at the time you was downloading what you was. I notice late night if I run a speed test I get a 20mb down speed and during the middle of the day it's more around 12mb down. Also I don't know if it helps or not, but if I end up reinstalling windows I like to power cycle my modem and router just to make sure all the settings are fresh. Another thing you can try is updating the firmware of your modem and/or router it could help/
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01-31-2008, 08:00 AM	#3
3 of 7 You can run..... Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,660	Re: Internet Slower then ever It's likely not your computer, there's been some pretty big outages in India and Asia that have affected net traffic worldwide.. NDTV.com: Internet services disrupted in India Mideast damage from cut cables spreads to India - USATODAY.com
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01-31-2008, 07:25 PM	#5
ctal Eschews Obfuscation Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 1,303	Re: Internet Slower then ever "Power cycling" = turn it off, wait a few seconds, and turn it on. It probably doesn't have a power switch, so pull the plug. Regards, -- Al
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01-31-2008, 09:52 PM	#6
traveler Where to next? Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Florida Posts: 18,168	My VisionNet DSL modem does have an on/off rocker switch.
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02-01-2008, 07:09 PM	#7
blisshap Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Internet Slower then ever OK i turned it off, back on, and still slow. Its got to the point where i am getting random disconnects. But immediately a reconnect.
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02-02-2008, 12:28 AM	#8
traveler Where to next? Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Florida Posts: 18,168	It does get slow at times these days. I find it happening on google map. When I first used google map scrolling and magnifying was smooth and fast. Not anymore.
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02-02-2008, 04:56 PM	#9
blisshap Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Internet Slower then ever traveler, i think you are talking about something totally different from my problem. My internet wasnt this slow before i re-installed win xp sp2. Now that i have it is really slow.
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02-02-2008, 11:31 PM	#10
Ninjin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 69	Re: Internet Slower then ever Check your NIC properties in device manager see if it is set to half duplex instead of full duplex. If you don't know how to get there start-right click my computer-> properties ->hardware tab-> device manager-> Locate network adapters and right click your LAN adapter-> properties-> advanced tab-> connection type. You can mess around with those and run a speed test after changing a setting and rebooting. Try disabling your firewall/ Anti-virus if you installed those yet.
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02-02-2008, 11:32 PM	#11
Ninjin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 69	Re: Internet Slower then ever Can't edit my last post sorry for the double postage here. Is this a wireless or wired connection?
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02-05-2008, 01:57 PM	#12
blisshap Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Internet Slower then ever OK ill try this when i get home, for i am on a library computer because my internet is stil slow as ever. It is a wired connection, ill show you what my connection is>> Modem (ISP Provided)>Connected to> Wireless Netgear Router>Connected to> Computer through Ethernet cable.
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02-05-2008, 01:58 PM	#13
blisshap Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Internet Slower then ever Oh i forgot to mention that i have always had this connection like this, since i got my new ISP provider. About 9-12 months ago.
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02-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#14
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	Re: Internet Slower then ever When you power cycle the modem and/or router, unplug it for 1 minute. Can you try installing Firefox just for a speed check? Is it the internet or is it internet explorer? __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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