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    Help re bandwidth

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by alex30, May 5, 2009.

  1. alex30

    alex30 Newbie

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    I am running a laptop on SKY21150 with a speed of 54Mbps. Can anyone tell me what the Bandwidth will be as I need the info to optimize my internet performance using Advanced system care 3. I am a novice so simple answers would be appreciated.
     
  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The maximum bandwidth is going to be 54 Mbps, but it's going to be obviously limited by your internet connection (anywhere from 56 Kbps to 10-20 Mbps). Not exactly sure what you're asking.
     
  3. alex30

    alex30 Newbie

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    The programme asked for the Bandwidth. From your answer I take it that this is 54Mbps ie the speed.
     
  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What is the bandwidth of your internet connection, alex30?

    Type that in (if anything) as, like Lithus wrote, it's probably the limiting factor in your internet experience rather than the bandwidth of your router.
     
  5. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    you could run this http://www.speedtest.net/

    this will let us know your connection speed,and if your the only person using that connection your bandwidth :D

    speedtest is not the best but it will do.
     
  6. alex30

    alex30 Newbie

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    Thanks, does that mean my speed is my bandwidth ?
     
  7. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    pretty much.

    In what units is the program asking for your bandwidth/speed in? (note capital letters - Kb/s ≠ KB/s -> Kilobits ≠ Kilobytes)
     
  8. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    Urmm even 5mbps would be nice, look at my sig :p.
     
  9. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    lol... for $20USD/month i get 30Mbit/s internet in Canada.

    Wireless G sucks and limits my throughtput to 22Mbit/s. In my case, Wireless G wifi limits my internet connection.
    [​IMG]
     
  10. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    I can only dream downloading *things* with a 30Mbit/s internet :D I guess even wireless B is enough here LMAO.

    Wow thats surely fast! :) .
     
  11. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've only got 30Mbit/s download in 2009. The ISP upgraded my internet from 5Mbit/s in 2008. I've had 5Mbit line since 2000. Before that, I was on dial up :mad: .
     
  12. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    yep G does hold you back a touch. i only have a 20mb connection, but 50mb on the way :eek:
    Happy day's.

    its a touch busy tonight but just run speedtest. :)

    [​IMG]
     
  13. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    My internet is officially rated as 7.5Mbit/s connection.