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Internet speed question

SharkE — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:44:20 GMT

I'm suppose to be getting Internet 100 mbps speed

I got speeds of 34.2 download
7.9 upload does this sound right ?

Re: Internet speed question

SilleeMee — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:50:29 GMT

You might want to reset your router. Unplug the power cord from the wall, wait 15 seconds and plug it back in. That will update the router's firmware plus it will clear out junk data which has been accumulating inside your router which can slow the speed down. Also, if your router is old then that can be the problem as well.

Re: Internet speed question

Nonametoday — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:51:55 GMT

I heard somewhere on the news last night, can't recall where, that there was some kind of problem with servers on the east coast and that many did not have internet service, some was slow and some glitchy. I had reset my server to no avail before I heard that. Was glad I did because I was about to call my internet provider (and most likely hear the same information I heard on the news).

Re: Internet speed question

Nightowlz — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:23:53 GMT

Right now mine shows 219.54 Mbps download & 21.55 Mbps upload.

I have no idea what it's suppose to be. LOL!!!

Re: Internet speed question

SharkE — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:04:36 GMT

I'm in Southwest

Yeah, I have to delete spam c*ap 2-3 times a day any more. I spend half the day 'select all' and 'delete' on junk. I ought to have the cleanest machine in the world. No history and cookies here ! LOL

Re: Internet speed question

Mz iMac — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:07:42 GMT

@SharkE That's pretty slow.

Take the test 3xs on different internet speed websites and/or apps.

If the the #s are around the same, use the highest as your real/average upload & download speeds. Also when posting internet speeds you should give the complete one. Not all end w/Mpbs. Also, double check to make sure the test is being done near the state or town you live in. That can also affect the "test" speed(s). Copy paste the results. Here's my "average" speed......

Like you I am getting 100Mbps (for free!).

If the #s are closest to the ones you posted, try the suggestions posted above by the OP. Sometimes restarting your computer helps after refreshing/restarting your router. If on a Mac, check your network settings in System Preferences.

That internet outage occurred yesterday afternoon & affected folks on the east coast. Even though I live on the east coast I was not affected. South Joisey was not affected.

Re: Internet speed question

SharkE — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:08:17 GMT

guess it depends on time of day now it's 108 download and 8.3 upload

everybody is on early I guess.

Re: Internet speed question

SharkE — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:10:11 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@SharkE That's pretty slow.

Take the test 3xs on different internet speed websites and/or apps.
If the the #s are around the same, use the highest as your real/average upload & download speeds. Also when posting internet speeds you should give the complete one. Not all end w/Mpbs. Also, double check to make sure the test is being done near the state or town you live in. That can also affect the "test" speed(s). Copy paste the results. Here's my "average" speed......
Like you I am getting 100Mbps (for free!).

If the #s are closest to the ones you posted, try the suggestions posted above by the OP. Sometimes restarting your computer helps after refreshing/restarting your router. If on a Mac, check your network settings in System Preferences.

That internet outage occurred yesterday afternoon & affected folks on the east coast. Even though I live on the east coast I was not affected. South Joisey was not affected.

I'm not getting nothing for FREE LOL I'm paying 64 a month

Re: Internet speed question

SilleeMee — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:14:07 GMT

I have Comcast Xfinity in Colorado...no problems here. Servers are in Denver.

Re: Internet speed question

Mz iMac — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:14:47 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
Right now mine shows 219.54 download & 21.55 upload.
I have no idea what it's suppose to be. LOL!!!

@Nightowlz You need to post or copy/paste the letters beside the numbers. If Mbps, your download is very fast & your upload is good.

Some of the speed test websites will tell you if your internet speed is fast or slow.

Re: Internet speed question

Kachina624 — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:19:31 GMT

I've noticed my internet speed has been slow for several months. I've wondered if all the kids being online for school and people working from home could be affecting it? Our state has archaic internet service without all the extra traffic.

Re: Internet speed question

Nightowlz — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:27:10 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
Right now mine shows 219.54 download & 21.55 upload.
I have no idea what it's suppose to be. LOL!!!
@Nightowlz You need to post or copy/paste the letters beside the numbers. If Mbps, your download is very fast & your upload is good.

Some of the speed test websites will tell you if your internet speed is fast or slow.

@Mz iMac

Both are Mbps.

Re: Internet speed question

Venezia — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:31:25 GMT

@SharkE - If you're paying for internet speeds of 100 mbps and getting the results you first showed, I'd contact your internet provider to find out what's going on. They might be able to improve it or at least provide an answer.

Re: Internet speed question

sunshine45 — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:40:46 GMT

put your device as close as you can to your wireless router. it will give you more accurate speeds. the further away you are from the main router, the worse your speeds will be. you can also try plugging directly into the router to check speeds. they will be much faster when plugged in. also, the older your device is (phone, computer, tablet) can also make a difference as to what types of speeds you are actually getting.

Re: Internet speed question

Nonametoday — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:05:01 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@SharkE That's pretty slow.

Take the test 3xs on different internet speed websites and/or apps.
If the the #s are around the same, use the highest as your real/average upload & download speeds. Also when posting internet speeds you should give the complete one. Not all end w/Mpbs. Also, double check to make sure the test is being done near the state or town you live in. That can also affect the "test" speed(s). Copy paste the results. Here's my "average" speed......
Like you I am getting 100Mbps (for free!).

If the #s are closest to the ones you posted, try the suggestions posted above by the OP. Sometimes restarting your computer helps after refreshing/restarting your router. If on a Mac, check your network settings in System Preferences.

That internet outage occurred yesterday afternoon & affected folks on the east coast. Even though I live on the east coast I was not affected. South Joisey was not affected.

@Mz iMac My computer guy tells me not to just restart, but unplug and reboot.

Re: Internet speed question

Mz iMac — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:00:08 GMT

@Nonametoday That is not necessary for Mac comps & their routers (which they stopped making ), only in extreme cases. Your tech guy is correct. Rebooting & unplugging almost always works 99% of the time. Especially if you replug in the exact same order that you unplugged. At least that is the way it works on Macs.

Re: Internet speed question

Mz iMac — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:02:58 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
put your device as close as you can to your wireless router. it will give you more accurate speeds. the further away you are from the main router, the worse your speeds will be. you can also try plugging directly into the router to check speeds. they will be much faster when plugged in. also, the older your device is (phone, computer, tablet) can also make a difference as to what types of speeds you are actually getting.

@sunshine45Excellent advice. 👍🏾

Re: Internet speed question

Mz iMac — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:09:22 GMT

@SharkE I am still on the old Verizon's triple play package 2 yr contract which they have done away with.

Come this November, I will have to choose one of ther "à la carte" packages.

Re: Internet speed question

SilleeMee — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:33:08 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
put your device as close as you can to your wireless router. it will give you more accurate speeds. the further away you are from the main router, the worse your speeds will be. you can also try plugging directly into the router to check speeds. they will be much faster when plugged in. also, the older your device is (phone, computer, tablet) can also make a difference as to what types of speeds you are actually getting.

I have my desktop hard-wired to my router. I found out that seems to be the best connection option for that particular device. My other devices are wireless and have no such option but it's not like I'm down the block from my router for those devices....more like in the same room as my router. Good tip. @sunshine45

Re: Internet speed question

Nuttmeg — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:20:16 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
I'm suppose to be getting Internet 100 mbps speed

I got speeds of 34.2 download
7.9 upload does this sound right ?

@SharkE

In a ideal situation, you should get 130/12 Mbps. This would mean the signal was clean without much lag or high ping.

I would reset my cable modem.

This should take a few minutes.

I would go to your ISP account online and look for the name and model number of the device.

Place this information in a Google search.

Look for the specs list. You are looking for the speed this modem will handle. Most products should say 10 /100/1000 Gigabyte capable

Your laptop or tablet will have to have a similar wireless card to handle a speed over 100.

Most newer devices will run speeds faster than 100.

Please ask your ISP to replace any products older than 3-4 years old.