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reply to MrFujiKicker

Re: Horrible youtube speeds

reply to AlanM
I had problems with Youtube for months like this (obviously we know why now).

I ended up getting a VPN service recently (VyprVPN) and all my Youtube problems VANISHED the moment I was connected to my VPN. It was amazing to say the least.

Now its at least good to know that Verizon and Youtube throttling traffic can be circumvented.

Even though blocking an IP seems to solve the problem , based off of Verizon's recent behavior towards its users I would recommend a fast VPN for real privacy and while it does cut into your speed some you get the peace of mind that you don't have to worry about being throttled by your ISP anymore.

reply to navyson
would you use the advanced filtering rules to do this in the Actiontec?

I found these instructions online »www.actiontec.com/products/info_···hp?pid=9

reply to clarknova156
Verizon isn't throttling anything, including YouTube - do some research before making such an accusation....

reply to AlanM
Played 1080p videos all day at work today with no problems.

Going home now to struggle playing a 240p video on my massive 50/25 Fios connection.

Not good.

Re: Horrible youtube speeds

reply to shmee
did you guys Follow Jwise instructions?

JWise1203

join:2003-02-28
Wilmington, DE
reply to navyson
For Windows XP and higher:

1. Open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security through the Administrative Tools in the Control Panel
2. Click on New Rule link on the right Sidebar
3. Select Custom Rule
4. Leave All Programs selected, click next
5. Protocol type: All, click next
6. Select "These IP addresses" in the remote IP addresses section, click Add button
7. Paste: 206.111.0.0/16 into the box and click OK
8. Make sure Block This Connection is selected, click Next
9. Be sure Private and Public networks are checked (if Domain is listed, check it too), click Next
10. Name the rule. I used "Youtube Fix"
11. Click Finish
12. Test your connection with Youtube

reply to hubrisnxs

Re: Horrible youtube speeds

Re: Horrible youtube speeds

reply to clarknova156
It has nothing to do with Windows 7. I don't have any problems streaming even 4K HD files from Youtube unless I go above 1080P, whatever that is, using Win 7 and I'm just on Century Link DSL, no fancy FIOS or anything like that.

you're right it doesn't have anything to do with win 7.

reply to ArizonaSteve
I didn't mean it was all Windows 7's fault is just the setup guide people are using differs from how its setup in Windows 7. I believe that the instructions provided in this thread are for Windows XP or perhaps Vista but when I opened the advanced Windows Firewall options I had to mess around a bit to figure it out.

I'll do that second subnet right now Hubrisnxs and hopefully that'll work. Thanks for the help , appreciate it.

reply to AlanM
Can someone post the instructions for Windows 7. The instructions above does not apply to Windows 7.

Thanks.

reply to AlanM
Don't do it per machine, that's mundane.

Do it at the Actiontec level.

»www.reddit.com/r/technology/comm···/c8ll8oy
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Firewalled the 206 addy here in southeastern PA & works much better now

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