Dale Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 what are some methods of makeing the connection better/faster? i know mine isnt what many would call slow but im wondering if there isnt more there that i dont know about :^ -Remove any Virus, Adware or Spyware that you may have -Go to www.testmy.net and follow Vanbuuren's instructions using Cablenut to tweak your connection -You can also test at www.testmy.net -Move your modem/router away from power lines -Use cat5e/cat6 cable (yes it makes a difference) -Reduce Windows' reservable bandwidth to 0% (you cannot do this if you have XP HOME....only PRO) -Disable anything that you do not need in the Local Area Connection properties (The only thing that you'll need is TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks, and maybe file sharing if you have a VPN -Delete your windows prefetch -Tweak Internet Explorer/Firefox to render the pages faster ....I could go on and on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchy Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 -Reduce Windows' reservable bandwidth to 0% (you cannot do this if you have XP HOME....only PRO) -Disable anything that you do not need in the Local Area Connection properties (The only thing that you'll need is TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks, and maybe file sharing if you have a VPN -Delete your windows prefetch -Tweak Internet Explorer/Firefox to render the pages faster ....I could go on and on Care too tell me how then im rambo bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 -Reduce Windows' reservable bandwidth to 0% (you cannot do this if you have XP HOME....only PRO) -Disable anything that you do not need in the Local Area Connection properties (The only thing that you'll need is TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks, and maybe file sharing if you have a VPN -Delete your windows prefetch -Tweak Internet Explorer/Firefox to render the pages faster ....I could go on and on Care too tell me how Sure... :^ -Reduce your reservable bandwidth ========================== Click >>> START >>> RUN Type in >>> gpedit.msc >>> Click ENTER Your Group Policy Editor should open up. There are two main categories: Computer Configuration and User Configuration. Double click on COMPUTER Configuration >>> Then double click on Administrative Templates >>>Then double click on NETWORK Then double click on QOS Packet Scheduler >>> Then double Click on LIMIT RESERVABLE BANDWIDTH A properties box should come up There are three selections NOT CONFIGURED, ENABLED and DISABLED CLICK or select ENABLED Then below, reduce the bandwidth limit to 0% What this does is it prevents Windows from reserving 20% of your internet bandwidth by default for shyt like automatic updates. ------------------------------------------------- Delete your prefetch =============== Double CLICK My Computer >>> Then double click C: >>> Double click on the WINDOWS folder Then look for a folder within the WINDOWS folder called "PREFECTCH" I want you to DELETE (yes delete) everything inside that folder. ------------------------------------------------- Disable things you do not need in Local Area Connection properties ================================================= CLICK START >>> click Control Panel Within the Control Panel click NETWORK CONNECTIONS Double click on your Local Area Connection....(you may have more than one, so select the one you use for your internet) The status box should open and should show the GENERAL tab click PROPERTIES down on the bottom which will open the properties box THERE, the only things that should be selected is TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks if you have a network If you have a network where you SHARE files, then you may have File and Printer Sharing on. If not, NEVER have this selected or Hackers will PWN you. Right now, the only thing I have checked is TCP/IP I have 2 computers on this router but I don't share files or log on to the other computer through this one so I don't need anything else --------------------------------------------------------------- Net Failure Cache Time while browsing ============================ Everytime you get a page failure/Dns failure (This page cannot be displayed), your computer makes a note of that in a log. Eventually when this log gets huge it WILL start to slow things down So CLICK START >>> RUN >>>type in regedit >>> CLICK ENTER Be very careful here because if you mess with the wrong thing, you WILL have to reload WINDOWS to get your computer to boot To your left, expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE expand SYSTEM expand CurrentControlSet expand Services expand DnsCache click once on Parameters To your RIGHT, there may be 3 parameters: 1. NegativeCacheTime 2. NegativeSOACacheTime 3. NetFailureCacheTime If you have these parameters, make sure their values are 0x00000000 (0) If not, you can create them by clicking EDIT up top...then NEW then DWORD value (once for each parameter) Don't worry, once you create it, the value should be zero by default. And you're all set :^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3r3k Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Nice latency Derek :^ Ill be lucky if I do 150 ms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 whats latency? also, every1 i kno with dsl and cable, every1 says cable is wayyyyy faster than dsl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 whats latency? also, every1 i kno with dsl and cable, every1 says cable is wayyyyy faster than dsl. Latency is the RTT (Round Trip Time) of a packet in milliseconds. Thus, lower is better. You will notice that if your latency is incredibly low, your web pages open up faster. Note** latency (speed) should not be mistaken with download BANDWIDTH. Cable IS faster than DSL. But, it is shared bandwidth, and so when everybody is using it (or uploading) the speed suffers tremendously. On the other hand, DSL uses a private line to you. So other people using their internet connection doesn't affect you AS much. Let me know if you have more questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 so is that y when ur in a big city to get dsl instead of cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 so is that y when ur in a big city to get dsl instead of cable? Precisely. The Cabl3 is only a problem IF The ISP doesn't do what it takes to be able to handle the traffic. In some places, they 'oversell' the bandwdth and the contention is really high at peak times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 sweet. thanx for clearing things up for everyone, especially me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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