I want to know how I can get the most speed out of my DSL connection.
119632
you cant really do that...\n\neach program you use uses your DSL to the maximum of your connection, or to the maximum that your program will let it, or to the maxiumum incoming connection.\n\nYour DSL is already maximized. The only way it can be limited that you can control is if in a program settings there is a "cap maximum download/upload rate" and it will create a ceiling limit.\n\nBut most of the time you are downloading something from somewhere, and you can only go as fast as they can send it. If you are uploading, you can only upload as fast as your DSL lets you. In either case, you are at the maximum you can possibly go.\n\nIf you are only using a little bit of your total connection at a time, you can open more downloads or uploads at once to use more and more of your connection, but it will not speed up any downloads you have.
55531
You have a couple of options for faster upload.  You can get SDSL or Synchronous DSL which runs at the same upload speed as download.  It could potentially be available in 1+ MBPS speeds compared to the 128-384k you are probably getting.\n\nHowever, to achieve the absolutely best dedicated connection straight out on to the internet backbone, a T-1 or higher circuit is always the way to go.  \n\nYou can use the following website to check availability of both of those services at your location.  It will tell you with over 99% accuracy.\n\nhttp://www.metrot1.com/business
667157
Upgrading your connection speed will definitly help.  I went from a dial up connection to 1.5mb and my downloads are, on the average, about 12 minutes faster.
133551
Go here to test your connection speed: http://www.internetfrog.com/mypc/speedtest/\n\nI will assume that your set is malware free and therefore the slowdown could be due to non-optimal settings. If so, download SG TCP Optimizer 2.0.1 from here: \nhttp://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php \nand run it to get the required optimum settings for your PC.\n\n\n***AND THE FINAL MIRACLE.. YES THERE IS SOFTWARE THAT DOES THAT!!!!***
67713
I sense a little confusion here, DSL is broadband, not the fastest broadband but broadband nonetheless.  NetZero hispeed really isn't high speed at all, it is just a 56k dial-up connection that compresses web page graphics, reducting quality but loading pages faster (maybe you knew that).  The problem with NetZero hispeed is that browsing may be faster but your downloads won't be.\n\nIf you want speed go with DSL or look into high speed cable services.
52256
My personal preference is cable and I've had both.  Both are a shared connection although some will try and convince you that only cable is shared.  \n\nCable internet usually has faster speeds than DSL.  I get 6 Mbps compared to 3 Mbps with DSL.
482645
yeah buddy...i noe ans to this...\n\nsee....\n\nIf u hav a Firewall install....check in status...willl show u the networking speed....which wud be ur speed.....or trying getting lanspeed ( S/w) from Google or elsewere.....It is a common s/w
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First, check your upload/download speed here: http://www.telkom.co.za/attheoffice/products/dsl/speed.html\n\nThen, if you use file sharing programs or torrents, make sure that they are configured to make the most of your new high-speed connection.  For example, in LimeWire, there is an setting in options where you set your connection speed.  If you had slower Internet before, it still might be set at 56k or whatever your previous speed was.  \n\nIf your ISP is giving you the speeds they say they are, (which, btw, with a 4Mb/s connection, be happy with downloads around 150 kb/s) and your programs are configured properly, there's no reason you should have such slow downloads.
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This forum might give you some ideas. Otherwise, I'd suggest contacting your ISP tech support or help desk and ask them.\n\nhttp://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=181422\n\nplrr
603693
torrents would have been my best answer. it doesnt slow me down\n\nNOTE: if you are using a router maybe you should do port forwarding so its not so slow
81405
You can't. Only with "manageable" hubs, switches and routers can you set bandwidth limitations on individual workstations or laptops. It sucks, I know, because I have the same problem at my house. I was nice enough to allow a few neighbors in my apartment building share my DSL connection via wireless and this once fast connection I HAD is just like you said, dialup. Only thing I can suggest is that you ensure he's not using anything like a file sharing program (limewire or Kazaa etc.) to download songs and videos etc. That will KILL your internet connection speed.
486068
get a better internet connecton
377369
You cannot make the network operate at the old fashioned slower speed.   The modem speed and connection speed cannot be down shifted.\n\nWith some moderate computing coding effort, you could simulate the slower speed by writing a program that, within the PC, delays response time OR transmits characters (bytes) of information at a simulated slower rate.\n\nToday's connection speeds are fast but still very far from the fastest transmission speeds.   If you want to learn about how fast things can be transmitted, google the phrase "femto second".   The wires that are used in broadband have no inherent speed.   It is the box that you connect at the two ends of the connection that determine the transmission and receiving speeds.
249976
im using throttle its really magnificent\nit makes ur dial-up speed like a ADSL(200 more)\ntry it from http://www.throttle.com
494441
there are many and i mean many factors of possibly making it faster. But 50ft away is quite a distance get closer to your router that will improve speeds. Also cable your speeds will fluctuate since you are networked into a hub. Your home many have a lot of interference in the walls. google it "help with wireless connections" or something like that.
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Both DSL and Cable offer relatively high speed access. However if you really want FAST access you will have to lay out Thousands of Dollars a month for a T3 line (or better)\n\nFor home use, this is a little beyond most peoples budget ;-)\n\nI am wondering why you think it's not fast though. Have you ever had to use dial up access??\n\nYou can do a speedtest at this website - http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/\n\nI get 3 megabits per second with cable - even with the cheap DSL packages you should be getting 1/4 of that speed.\n\nIf your speed test says you are getting less than 600 K per second - then you should call your dsl/cable company - something may be wrong. If you are using peer to peer file sharing soiftware that will slow you down immensely in some cases.
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try http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/