Is it just me who gets really variable d/l speeds?
Last night
Just now
I have changed nothing in between (tried restart of router and modem results the same each time)
BT beta speed test reports corresponding results so don't think its a speedtest.net issue (same on different servers too)
Seem to get the same with either the TG582 or the netgear WNR1000
BT profile consistently at max 77.43 down and 20 up, I'm less than 200m from the cabinet via the cable route (<100m a.t.c.f.)
Any ideas (please don't mis-understand, I'm very happy with the fttc speeds in general but if this is normal then I dont think i'd pay extra for the 80meg down service since the download rate is only above 40 about half the time. I would pay extra for an additional upload speed though...)
Just now
I have changed nothing in between (tried restart of router and modem results the same each time)
BT beta speed test reports corresponding results so don't think its a speedtest.net issue (same on different servers too)
Seem to get the same with either the TG582 or the netgear WNR1000
BT profile consistently at max 77.43 down and 20 up, I'm less than 200m from the cabinet via the cable route (<100m a.t.c.f.)
Any ideas (please don't mis-understand, I'm very happy with the fttc speeds in general but if this is normal then I dont think i'd pay extra for the 80meg down service since the download rate is only above 40 about half the time. I would pay extra for an additional upload speed though...)
I've seen behaviour like this, and from what I can tell it's usually related to the Plusnet gateway you're on and the load it's under..
The gateway checker will tell you your current gateway.
Logging into the router and disconnecting then reconnecting (or a power cycle) usually changes you to a different gateway.
Interestingly, you appear to have moved 100 miles closer to Milton Keynes between checks!
The gateway checker will tell you your current gateway.
Logging into the router and disconnecting then reconnecting (or a power cycle) usually changes you to a different gateway.
Interestingly, you appear to have moved 100 miles closer to Milton Keynes between checks!
Thanks for the info, checked the gateway and will keep a track to see if different ones correlate to fluctuating speeds...
Interesting indeed, presumably something to do with routing..
I have just retested and, although the speeds have increased I'm still ~50miles to MK
Actually I'm about 15miles away which may explain the low pings!
Quote from: kmilburn Interestingly, you appear to have moved 100 miles closer to Milton Keynes between checks!
Interesting indeed, presumably something to do with routing..
I have just retested and, although the speeds have increased I'm still ~50miles to MK
Actually I'm about 15miles away which may explain the low pings!
