I have Verizon DSL and supposed to be getting 3.0 mbps DL/0.768 kbps UL.
Right now, using both speedtest.net and speakeasy.net, I've tested my my DL speed to be as low as 0.02 mbps. That's freaking as slow as dial-up. I've had this issue for the past 2 years and it has gotten worse as I continue to make phone calls to Verizon Tech Support. However, they continue to fail to fix the issue. Verizon keeps saying that the DSL line is running perfectly fine and it is something wrong with my computer. I've been thinking for a long time about this issue.
Now there are 3 contradicting things that are known:
1) When I check the DSL speed by typing 192.168.1.1, it shows the speed that I'm supposed to be getting: 2112 Kbits/sec DL by 832 Kbits/sec UL.
2) On the speed test, it shows the the speed of 0.02 mbps DL by 0.76 mbps UL. The upload speed is fine, but download speed isn't.
3) And finally, Verizon says I'm getting the exact speed I paid for.
Now to diagnose the issue, I've tested and tested each possible problem.
-Computer Issue? Absolutely no way, I've tested the internet with 4 other computers Windows 7 (including 2 brand new ones) and still get the same issue. Also, tested on my itouch.
-Ethernet Wire? Nope, I've tested it with 3 other Ethernet wires. Still no fix.
-DSL Wire? Nope, I've tested it with 2 other DSL wires. Still no fix.
-Power Supply? It might be, but I highly doubt it. Though haven't tested it with another power supply.
-Modem Versalink 327W? Likely to be the problem in my opinion. I've had the modem for 3 years. Could be exhausted as it gets old.
-In-house Wiring? Could be the problem since the phone line wires in my house are pretty old and haven't been replaced for several years. Though, I've never touched them, so not sure if any of them could have become defective.
-Outside Wiring? Definitely an issue to my insane disconnection and slow throughput. When it rains/snows, my internet just drops and lags like crazy. However, that is not only the issue, since I've currently been getting slow internet and dropping when it an't raining/snowing.
-Verizon DSL is a joke and just hates me? Well, I've had that in my head for a while now. Heh.
Well guys, I just wanted to share my viewpoint of my issue and to see if anyone has a solution or any opinion to help me out here. Thanks.
Right now, using both speedtest.net and speakeasy.net, I've tested my my DL speed to be as low as 0.02 mbps. That's freaking as slow as dial-up. I've had this issue for the past 2 years and it has gotten worse as I continue to make phone calls to Verizon Tech Support. However, they continue to fail to fix the issue. Verizon keeps saying that the DSL line is running perfectly fine and it is something wrong with my computer. I've been thinking for a long time about this issue.
Now there are 3 contradicting things that are known:
1) When I check the DSL speed by typing 192.168.1.1, it shows the speed that I'm supposed to be getting: 2112 Kbits/sec DL by 832 Kbits/sec UL.
2) On the speed test, it shows the the speed of 0.02 mbps DL by 0.76 mbps UL. The upload speed is fine, but download speed isn't.
3) And finally, Verizon says I'm getting the exact speed I paid for.
Now to diagnose the issue, I've tested and tested each possible problem.
-Computer Issue? Absolutely no way, I've tested the internet with 4 other computers Windows 7 (including 2 brand new ones) and still get the same issue. Also, tested on my itouch.
-Ethernet Wire? Nope, I've tested it with 3 other Ethernet wires. Still no fix.
-DSL Wire? Nope, I've tested it with 2 other DSL wires. Still no fix.
-Power Supply? It might be, but I highly doubt it. Though haven't tested it with another power supply.
-Modem Versalink 327W? Likely to be the problem in my opinion. I've had the modem for 3 years. Could be exhausted as it gets old.
-In-house Wiring? Could be the problem since the phone line wires in my house are pretty old and haven't been replaced for several years. Though, I've never touched them, so not sure if any of them could have become defective.
-Outside Wiring? Definitely an issue to my insane disconnection and slow throughput. When it rains/snows, my internet just drops and lags like crazy. However, that is not only the issue, since I've currently been getting slow internet and dropping when it an't raining/snowing.
-Verizon DSL is a joke and just hates me? Well, I've had that in my head for a while now. Heh.
Well guys, I just wanted to share my viewpoint of my issue and to see if anyone has a solution or any opinion to help me out here. Thanks.