Modem Slowing Down [Archive]

spekesoftly

14th Oct 2001, 03:31

I've recently noticed that my modem connect speed is often much slower than before. Always used to get 45,333bps, regular as clockwork. Then, just sometimes, 44,000bps. When it started showing 42k, I still wasn't unduly concerned. Now I sometimes see 34k, and have had a 'one-off' worst case of 21,600bps. I do still occasionally see the higher speeds, 44k if I'm lucky.

Can anyone please suggest what is the most likely cause? Thanks in advance.

What_does_this_button_do?

14th Oct 2001, 13:02

This depends on ISP.

I would guess that the ISP you're dialing into is either over subscribed or the modem nest you dial into needs a re-boot. Of course the quality of your line could be suspect.

Suggestion: Call ISP and ask for an alternative number.

Buttons

spekesoftly

14th Oct 2001, 14:33

Hi Buttons, and thanks for your reply.

Please could you explain how to re-boot the 'modem nest'.

What_does_this_button_do?

14th Oct 2001, 14:40

Something your ISP has to do.

I would try calling them and ask fr an alternative number. What's the ISP by the way?

B

spekesoftly

15th Oct 2001, 14:26

ISP is OneTel. Seems to be little difference, speed wise, between their FRIACO and PAYG dial up numbers.

Tried a quick experiment with several different ISP 0845 numbers last night, and got 44000bps every time! (Including OneTel). Same speed this morning. Fingers crossed :)

Modem is quite new, so will hang fire for now. Thanks for your help guys :)

[ 16 October 2001: Message edited by: spekesoftly ]