With my desktop, I have seen real increases in both web page viewing speed and down load speed over the years using net optimizes. The two I found most useful were from speedguide.net and DSL reports (free and good forum support). Since getting my laptop I figured I'd try to optimize my connection using one or the other. After two frustrating days of my speeds going into the tank (multiple configs) I have decided to go back to window defaults. Everything is now back to normal, just wondering if being on a wireless router is the culprit? I have an excellent connection but I'm still at 65% - 70% of the speeds I should be seeing. Any one using these optimizers and having a speed increase? I could post at the speedguide or DSL reports forums but Notebook Review is starting to feel like home.
Acer 5003 WMLi
Netgear WGR614
XP Home
-
Those optimizers don't always guarantee big increases in speed, but more stability and maybe a little speed increase IF there was a problem before.
I wouldn't bother with them.
If you could tell us what kind of wireless card you have maybe that might be it.
Cheers,
Mike -
I think Broadcom 802.11 g
My experience with 'net speed optimizers
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by expy, Mar 15, 2006.