Re: [SLUG] DSL Update

From: mark@bish.net
Date: Mon Sep 22 2003 - 10:20:22 EDT


Speed is only one factor.

Does your cable providr block ports? Do they allow static IPs?

(Note: Speed tends to decrease on cable when the neighborhood gets
oversold.)

On Sat, 20 Sep 2003, Ronald KA4INM Youvan wrote:

> >>everything is running smooth,
> >>and believe it or not, faster than the cable.
>
> Using tampabay road runner, and tuning my Slackware for a high speed
> connection I usually measure between 2.7 and 2.9 meg a bits per second.
> (once I recorded 3.9)
> This is very close to twice a T-1 line (at 1.54 mb/s) !
>
> What is being seen with DSL and who is the hardware provider?
> --
> 73 (= Best Regards) de: Ron ka4inm@tampabay.rr.com
> 100% Slackware LINUX since 7-97 (still free!) SENT D&T are UTC
> Visit my HAM Web SITE at: http://www.qsl.net/ka4inm
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