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Re: [Internet] Internet Speed Upgrades?

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No that was just for him...

Gary, just curious, how frequently does the modem check for config updates?

Or does it only check when it goes offline then comes back up? We had a bunch of biz-class locations on Lightning drop offline overnight a few nights ago during what appeared to be system maintenance (all across the county, from New Port Richey to Zephyrhills, I got WhatsUp alerts for all of them) and the next morning they were all screaming at 80 Mbps downstream.

reply to xendrome
only 45/6 for me too in Palm Bay

»www.speedtest.net/result/2479585450.png

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reply to xendrome
Thats correct...you only need 4 channels

reply to bigdaddy
I think your modem is just *special*.

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reply to xendrome
Gary,
Can I get the upgrade? I posted in the direct forums as well.
Thanks

reply to xendrome
I upgraded to the 60 megabit tier today. I discovered that my router is wholly inadequate to handle this much speed. Speed tests are one thing, but when I try something sustained (like downloading a multi-gigabyte game off of steam), Tomato reports my router's CPU usage as maxed out. For the record, my router is a Netgear WNR3500L running Tomato. I can only get about 5.5 megabytes/sec before the CPU gets nailed to the wall.

This isn't a support request, just something to put out there for people that may be wondering why they're not getting the full 60 megabits.

For the more technically inclined, you might do what I did. Build a router box around this: »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···13128585

Add a case and RAM and you're looking at $200. Run pfSense from a flash drive and you've got a high-end router for not much more than other "high end" routers.

...or buy an ASUS N56U or higher router Would it not be cheaper that rolling your own?

Mind you, I am into ham radio so I build my own stuff when it's feasible. I also root and customize my Android phones. But a router? I rather buy what's been proven. My N56U has no problems sustaining the 60 Mbps download rate.

reply to Flashfox
Cheaper? Sure. As flexible? Not really.

What it really came down to is that the WNR3500L was getting a bit long in the tooth. I had been thinking about building my own router for a while, so it was a good excuse to go for it.

Pfsense is also a very proven router distro of BSD. It's lightweight, fast, extremely stable, and can run from something as small as a 512 megabyte flash drive. I've worked with it in the past and have no qualms about putting it in control of my home network's internet access.

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And don't get me wrong, the RT-N56U is a great router. I just wanted to do my own thing. Call me weird if you like.

I can't call you weird PowerMatt as I am just as bad with amateur radio stuff, my phone and my computer

OK... nuff said, back to the subject at hand. Today's test:



ANOMALY --> I wanted to share an anomaly I noted on my end. I identified the culprit and I am working with the OEM to fix this:

- U/D speeds match what you see above. It is a "straight line", that is a constant speed which means a good circuit.

- After a few fays, it becomes very erratic. Many peaks (300 Mbps+) and valleys (0 bps), average DL speed drops, etc.

- The cause: AVG Internet Security 2013.

- My temporary solution: I disable the AV/FW, wait a few seconds then re-enable it. I am now back to the constant speeds.

- The proof: I encounter the problem on a regular basis and it can be reproduced at will as long as I don't reset the process. I just need to deactivate and reactivate the AVG IS and the problem is resolved.

This pattern occurs ever 2-3 days. Now I do leave my computer ON 24/7 so the likely culprit is a memory leak with their app. I am in contact with AVG but nothing up to now.

Just wanted to share