Posted: 7/26/2006 4:24:40 AM EDT
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on a 1536kb download connection what is the fastest transfer you can get. what would you think around 170KB or am i asking to much. i understand it depends how far you are from the dslam. i just want to hear what others are getting. if my math is right 1536/8=192KB right (optimal) thanks |
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Factor in protocol overhead. The speed of your leased line is in raw bits per second, but the actual usuable payload will be a little bit less when you consider the overhead. Of course, that's also assuming you get consistent service from the provider and that you don't have any other issues. You say DSLAM -- is this DSL or a real t1 leased line? DSL tends to be less consistent. ETA: Kb == kiloBITS. KB == kiloBYTES. 
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actually the speed's i get are rarely above 60-80KB in the evening. and just last night within 45min the dsl died 3 times i dont even have to power cycle the modem less than a minute later it will pick up the wan ip address and i will be able to surf again. this has been going on for months now |
Yeah, you should be doing better than that, but it's not uncommon to see that. The dirty little secret is a lot of those providers don't provision a 1.5 any differently than they do 768 or whatever -- they're just slightly more likely to give you a refund if you don't get the higher speeds out of it. Not all are that way, but some are. Also, remember, just because you're "guaranteed" 1.5 to your provider doesn't mean you'll get that all the way through their network and to the remote network. They're often horribly oversubscribed. I find most people do best to try out the local DSL as well as cable and see which works best for them. |
the local tech said at one point. i am within the 3Mb distance 6-8kfeet. but they still can't explain why i am not getting the speeds all the time.. on that note they cant fix the dsl dropping  . cable is avail but not really an option at this time. we are still under contract
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If I was you, I'd open trouble tickets with them a few times and then call them up and say that they're in breech of contract and that they either need to fix your problem or let you out of the contract so you can go get cable service. Usually if you push the issue they'll either let you out or fix your service. Is this a phone company? It never hurts to threaten to call the PUC, but that only works like 20% of the time. |
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trouble tickets you have no idea my friend. i know the names of all the level 2 techs in kansas. Brian, Scott, and jeff. i have over 4 pages of trouble tickets. EVERYTIME i call the first tech says oh wait i better transfer you to the next level im not going to be able to help you. they can tell just from talking with me that i know more than the average joe  yes this is our phone company who is PUC ? |
Public utility commission. Mainly useful when it comes to POTS, but sometimes you can scare dsl providers into caring. I feel for you, man. At the very least, I'd talk to them about downgrading to a cheaper service conract with a performance guarantee more along the lines of what you're actually seeing. When's that contract end? |
Sue for breach of contract.. you paid for the service in a contract and they aren't giving it to you. Find a lawyer friend and have him atleast write a letter to them. Hopefully they will finally get off their ass's and fix your DSL. -d |
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