bad internet or bad macbook?

[caffeeneaddict]

ok when i try to download stuff my download status bar pops up as it should but the download speed is between 15-25 kbp/s is this bad and if so which is it my modem or macbook? its a 256k dsl modem w/ built-in wireless and i'm running 802.11g on my macbook

thanks

 

[Nermal]

What happens if you connect using a cable? What about a different computer on the same connection?

 

[zflauaus]

Nothing is wrong with anything. That's just the actual speed of the downloads you will get at 256Kb. 15-25KB/sec is normal for that connection.

 

[Nermal]

Oh, I missed that, I'm not used to seeing connections that slow

 

[caffeeneaddict]

thanks for the help do you guys have any recommendations for a good, fast connection?

 

[Scarlet Fever]

Oh, I missed that, I'm not used to seeing connections that slow

lucky you

$50 AUD ($40 USD, $57 NZD) a month gets me 256k ADSL with unlimited downloads. TPG has ADSL2+ (24mb/s, 18GB/month) for $50. My parents don't want to get it because they "don't feel motivated to do it".

EDIT; caffeenaddict, where do you live?

 

[zflauaus]

lucky you

$50 AUD ($40 USD, $57 NZD) a month gets me 256k ADSL with unlimited downloads. TPG has ADSL2+ (24mb/s, 18GB/month) for $50. My parents don't want to get it because they "don't feel motivated to do it".

EDIT; caffeenaddict, where do you live?

lucky you



For $10/month, I get 56/56, although it's more like 35/243 sometimes. Yes, that's dial-up. Basically I'm mad at all broadband companies, mainly AT&T. And the government, and the FCC, and...

Al Gore.

 

[apfhex]

do you guys have any recommendations for a good, fast connection?

Depends on where you are, but... ditch DSL. Get cable.

 

[caffeeneaddict]

i live about 20 miles from the bridge in minnesota that's been in the news lately, and fortunately, i have contacted comcast and learned that cable is available but is about $45 a month.

 

[Scarlet Fever]

lucky you



For $10/month, I get 56/56, although it's more like 35/243 sometimes. Yes, that's dial-up. Basically I'm mad at all broadband companies, mainly AT&T. And the government, and the FCC, and...

Al Gore.

this is starting to sound like a Monty Python sketch

but of course, we had it tough...