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by **alessandro** » Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:45:33

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Date: 20 Oct 2005 08:08:04 -0700
Local: Thurs, Oct 20 2005 11:08 am
Subject: Cable internet slower than 56k
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A couple of days ago my cable internet has been so slow. Its been going

slower than a 56k. I called the cable company and the technician said
all the wires are fine and he doesnt know whats wrong. He said maybe
that since I download alot I have a slower broadband connection.

Can someone please help me. I cant stand waiting 5minutes for a webpage

to load.

I also tried installing my ethernet drivers again. Nothing changed.
Btw, I do not have any spyware or viruses so that cannot be the cause.

by **$Bil** » Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:10:35

How about some particulars:

Which cable company do you have and in what area ?

What modem are you using ?

Do you have a router and what kind ?

What does your modem status page say about your connection power levels etc. ?

What method did you use to test your speed ? Did you run a speed test ?

by SN » Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:40:23

Buy a new modem, or swap if a rental.

by **Christian** » Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:42:11

You might want to try starting your computer in safe mode. You might have a
program that might be slowing down your computer.