Download speed suddenly a constant 117 kbps!
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Download speed suddenly a constant 117 kbps!
04-02-2009 6:40 PM
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04-02-2009 6:42 PM
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04-02-2009 6:44 PM
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The last download I tried a moment ago went upto line speed for about 20 seconds, then I watched it go down to 117 in about 10 seconds again. It does seem as if I'm being capped. It doesn't make sense as I had no issues during the day.
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04-02-2009 6:47 PM
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Use the gateway checker tool before and after http://usertools.plus.net/@gateway/
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04-02-2009 6:48 PM
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04-02-2009 6:49 PM
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04-02-2009 6:53 PM
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04-02-2009 7:00 PM
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First try http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk which will test from within PN's network and then try the BT tester at http://www.speedtester.bt.com
Can I ask what product you are on and an example of a site you were trying to download from so I can give you a bit more guidance?
Re: Download speed suddenly a constant 117 kbps!
04-02-2009 7:18 PM
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1. Go to Start > Run and type cmd
2. type tracert and
3. Type nslookup and the address of the site e.g. nslookup www.microsoft.com
If the address returned refers to akadns then it could be being restricted as part of the peak time restrictions unless you are on Pro.
Re: Download speed suddenly a constant 117 kbps!
04-02-2009 7:42 PM
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04-02-2009 7:44 PM
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Line Speed at 6156 - download now at 18kbps!
It really makes no sense - just tried a random download from an update site. Speed started off very slow then rose slowly until it was at 400+ when I stopped it. Downloaded the same file again - this time started off at dial-up speeds then rose to no more than 50-60k!
Re: Download speed suddenly a constant 117 kbps!
04-02-2009 7:58 PM
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Rpaidshare throttle downloads but are also restricted on PN http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/quality_broadband/download_servers.shtml
Macupdate.com appears to be a server hosted by the planet so is not restricted as far as I know but I wonder if whatever you are trying to download is hosted on one of the services on the restricted list?
You could always raise a ticket with PN and check.
Sorry I cant be of more assistance but other than owning an iPod Nano I know nothing of the Apple universe.
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04-02-2009 8:05 PM
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04-02-2009 8:06 PM
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If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Download speed suddenly a constant 117 kbps!
04-02-2009 8:10 PM
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Trouble is this can chew up bandwidth so thats why they are banned, to be honest though, with broadband you really don't need one as they were really designed for dial-up users.
It will always be slower than during the day on any ISP as both their network and their upstream connections are under a heavier load.
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