Slow speeds but....

Okay so i get 0.5 meg, option 3, has been for a year. But i checked on a site (The URL escapes me at the minute) that shows peoples speeds in your area and what package/ISP they have, and it shows that a guy who lives around the corner has a faster speed than 4ish megs to be precise (Hes also further away from the exchange), Kind of a scam in my eyes, Does BT just draw names from a hat and give them fast speeds? Ranting aside does anyone know a logical explanation for this or am i just going to deal with it? Need any additional info, just ask.

as previous op said can you post the adsl stats from your router (if hub enter 192.168.1.254 in your browser and navigate to adsl or use a-z) and run btspeedtester http://speedtester.bt.com and post the results. Someone may then be able to offer assistance
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  • Slow Speeds but BT say I am getting 8.1mbps?

    Hi, 
    Over the weekend noticed the internet was running very slowly so I ran a speedtest and was told I should be getting 8.1mpbs but was actually getting a download speed of 0.34mbps? First thing this morning I checked again and was up to 6.51mbps however only an hour later and for the rest of the day it was below 0.5mbps. I have phoned BT 4/5 times and was last told that an enginner was running intensive tests on the line and shoul'd be fixed in 2 hours, yet nothing has improved. I have tried the quiet line test? and there was no noise, after my conversations with BT my microfilter is now plugged into the test socket? But no improvement, have posted my ADSL stats below, hope its what you need:
    Line state
    Connected
    Connection time
    0 days, 0:38:53
    Downstream
    8,096 Kbps
    Upstream
    448 Kbps
    ADSL settings
    VPI/VCI
    0/38
    Type
    PPPoA
    Modulation
    ITU-T G.992.1
    Latency type
    Interleaved
    Noise margin (Down/Up)
    15.4 dB / 31.0 dB
    Line attenuation (Down/Up)
    12.0 dB / 5.5 dB
    Output power (Down/Up)
    19.8 dBm / 10.1 dBm
    Loss of Framing (Local)
    0
    Loss of Signal (Local)
    0
    Loss of Power (Local)
    0
    FEC Errors (Down/Up)
    20459 / 0
    CRC Errors (Down/Up)
    109 / N/A
    HEC Errors (Down/Up)
    N/A / 0
    Error Seconds (Local)
    39
    Can anybody offer any help or solutions as can barely view a website, let alone stream a video or anything that needs a bit more bandwith! 
    Many Thanks, 
        James

    your profile is ok but your download speed is very low.  check here to see if any exchnage problems  http://usertools.plus.net/exchanges/mso.php
    http://usertools.plus.net/exchanges/?
    http://btbusiness.custhelp.com/app/service_status
    http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/150​36
    can you run a few more btspeedtester but just use beta version as you can run as often as you want and post the results to see if any fluctuations
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  • Slow Speeds but Strong Signal

    I've been experiencing a frustrating problem recently with my wireless connection on my laptop. The problem has started in the past few weeks. My current setup consist of my laptop (Win XP) sitting on my desk with the WRT150N router residing in one of the desk drawer along with the DSL modem, a small NAS, USB hub, an external DVD burner and power bar. In the past, my laptop always connected at 54 Mbps with the signal strength being Excellent.
    For the past few weeks, my laptop connects to the router at 54 Mbps with the signal strength being excellent once I turn on my laptop. After a few minutes, the speed drops to 48 Mbps, then 36 Mbps and then fluctuates between 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 1 Mbps, etc. The signal strength always stays at Excellent. Power cycling the router does not resolve the issue, neither does repairing the network connection.
    Here are results from a continuous ping on my router:
    Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
    (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>ping 192.168.0.1 -t
    Pinging 192.168.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=217ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=10ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=35ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=172ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=39ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=9ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=28ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=623ms TTL=64
    Request timed out.
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=56ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=42ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=33ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=20ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=63ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=87ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=88ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=19ms TTL=64
    Request timed out.
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=120ms TTL=64
    Request timed out.
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=155ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=555ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=132ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=26ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=88ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=131ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=24ms TTL=64
    Request timed out.
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=888ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=1339ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=14ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=4ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=114ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=35ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=41ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=45ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=27ms TTL=64
    Request timed out.
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=9ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=53ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=130ms TTL=64
    Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=92ms TTL=64
    Ping statistics for 192.168.0.1:
          Packets: Sent = 45, Received = 40, Lost = 5 (11% loss),
    Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
          Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1339ms, Average = 139ms
    Thinking the router might be the cause, I borrowed a WRT54GS router and configured it exactly the same as my WRT150N router. To my surprise, my speeds were still fluctuating as it was previously with the WRT150N router.
    Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could try to resolve this issue? Would installing DD-WRT possibly resolve this issue?
    Let me know if you require additional information.
    Thank you
    Mario

    toomanydonuts wrote:
    First of all, give your network a unique SSID. Do not use "linksys". If you are using "linksys" you may be trying to connect to your neighbor's router. Also set "SSID Broadcast" to "enabled". This will help your computer find and lock on to your router's signal.
    I do have a unique SSID and the SSID Broadcast was enabled.
    toomanydonuts wrote:
    Since you are getting poor speed between your wireless n router and wireless adapter, make sure the "Radio Band" is set to "Wide".
    In your router, try a different channel. There are 11 channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Usually channel 1, 6, or 11 works best. Check out your neighbors, and see what channel they are using. Because the channels overlap one another, try to stay at least +5 or -5 channels from your strongest neighbors. For example, if you have a strong neighbor on channel 9, try any channel 1 through 4. For wireless n, make sure your standard and wide bands are at least 2 channels apart. For example try standard band on channel 11, and wide band channel 9.
    Radio Band was set to "Auto" and has since been changed to "Wide".  Using Network Stumbler, I was able to determine that my strongest neighbors were using channels 1 and 11 so I changed my Wide Channel to 4 and my Standard Channel to 6 - 2.437GHZ.
    toomanydonuts wrote:
    Also, try to locate the router about 4 to 6 feet above the floor, in an open area. Do not locate it behind your monitor or near other computer equipment or speakers. The antenna should be vertical.
    I will attempt to move the router on my desk in the upcoming days instead of having it hidden in a drawer.  The antennas are in a vertical position.
    toomanydonuts wrote:
    Also, in the computer, go to your wireless software, and go to "Preferred Networks" (sometimes called "Profiles" ). There are probably a few networks listed. Delete any network named "linksys". Also delete any network that you do not recognize, or that you no longer use. If your current network is not listed, enter its info (SSID, encryption (if any), and key (if any) ). Then select your current network and make it your default network, and set it to automatic login. You may need to go to "settings" to do this, or you may need to right click on your network and select "Properties" or "settings".
    I have removed all listed networks with the exceptio of the one I am currently experiencing issues with.
    toomanydonuts wrote:
    If the above does not fix your problem, download and install the latest driver for your wireless card.
    I will look on my wireless card's manufacturer website to determine if new drivers are available.
    toomanydonuts wrote:
    Some users have reported improved wireless performance by switching to WPA encryption.
    I am currently using PSK2 Personal with TKIP or AES Encryption.  To my understanding, PSK2 is WPA2.
    toomanydonuts wrote:
    If you continue to have problems, try the following:
    For wireless n routers, try setting the "n Transmission Rate" to 162 Mbps, and the (wireless g) "Transmission Rate" to 54 Mbps.
    If you still have trouble, download and install the latest firmware for your router. After a firmware upgrade, you must reset the router to factory defaults, then setup the router again from scratch. If you saved a router configuration file, DO NOT use it.
    I will try out my current settings for the next few days.  If the situation does not improve, I will try the above mentionned items.  I realize upgrading the firmware could be beneficial, but would installing DD-WRT be a better option?  I realize I might receive biased opinions here since it is a Linksys forum after all and not a DD-WRT forum.
    Thank you
    Mario

  • My iPad Air with iOS 8 cannot handle 5g wifi. It works on slower speeds but has worked before I loaded iOS 8.o

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  • So randomly my ipod crashed and when i turned the ipod on again it was all white and blurred. Part of the screen is up to speed but the other half is slow. Already tried turning it completely off and restoring it on the computer

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  • Slow TC but Modem speed is good

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    Thanks for your reply via email/msg. He wrote:
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  • Slow speeds. Apparently I don't have a bt broadban...

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    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    if you want help about your conenction speed from the forum members then can you post the adsl stats from your router please.  
    can you try quiet line test  dial 17070 option 2  should be quiet nohiss/crackle and best with corded phone   if cordless then dull hum normal
    can you enter your phone number and post results  remember to delete number https://www.btwholesale.com/includes/adsl/main.html
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  • Very Slow Speed & BT seem unable to fix

    Hi All,
    First time post and would very much welcome anyone’s view on my problem.
    Apologies if it’s a bit long!
    The problem: Very slow download speed, going as low as 50kbs. Prior to this issue my download speed was around 4.5Mb but since this issue started it has reduced to around 1Mb first thing in the morning which decreases as the day goes on.
    The results of a previous BT speedtest were Download Speed 190Kb / DSL connection rate 6.62 Mb (Downstream) / 448Kb (Upstream) IP Profile for line 5Mb
    (All tests were carried out using a single Windows 7 desktop pc with a wired connection to a home hub 2)
    6 Feb – Contacted BT to advise of speed problem and was informed that they would need to run a test which would take 48 hours.
    8 Feb – Contacted BT to be advised it could be a problem with the home hub or network not passing signal. Further line test carried out and was told that it is not a fault within my property. They would pass problem to Network Faults Dept so they could reconfigure the line and they would call me 9 Feb.
    9 Feb – BT Called and following a search on this site I mentioned that the noise margin seemed high (13.3dB/26.0dB)  He said it should be 6dB and put in a request for it to be lowered and was told the speed should increase by 11 Feb. (Noise margin was under 6dB by the next day)
    10 Feb – BT (Level 2 Help) called to advise the broadband connection is in the stabilisation phase.
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    14 Feb – Openreach engineer tested wiring and all was OK. Just to be double sure he replaced the master socket to a 2 port type (hub in top port and telephone in bottom) and was told this type does not require a DSL filter. He also changed the Home Hub 2 to a Home Hub 3 and after still no improvement he concluded BT were throttling my broadband. I’m not sure if he reset my profile but said it should start to improve over the next couple of days.
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    ADSL Line Status
    Connection Information
    Line state:
    Connected
    Connection time:
    2 days, 05:23:05
    Downstream:
    6.469 Mbps
    Upstream:
    448 Kbps
    ADSL Settings
    VPI/VCI:
    0/38
    Type:
    PPPoA
    Modulation:
    G.992.1 Annex A
    Latency type:
    Fast
    Noise margin (Down/Up):
    5.6 dB / 23.0 dB
    Line attenuation (Down/Up):
    40.5 dB / 23.5 dB
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