djbrettb
join:2008-07-09
Ames, IA
| [IA] 2mbps in Ames?
Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing a slowdown in Ames tonight. I'm on the West side of town, have had MCHSI at this apartment since June and have always had my full 8mbps. Suddenly tonight I'm down to about 2.2mbps. Upload is fine. Anyone else experiencing issues? |
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djbrettb
join:2008-07-09
Ames, IA | Also, since I know someone will ask, here are my levels:
Forward path:
SNR = 37.9 dB
Received Signal Strength = 4.8 dBmV
Bit Error Rate = 0.000 %
Return Path:
Power Level = 49.5 dBmV |
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djbrettb
join:2008-07-09
Ames, IA | Things seem to be back to normal around 1:45 AM. |
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Anonymous
Premium
join:2004-06-01
IA | reply to djbrettb
Probably peak usage... |
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jbond026
join:2008-03-31
Ames, IA | reply to djbrettb
Im here in Ames with the MAX service and I see a huge download slowdown from about 9pm-1am and my upload is always fine. It must just be because of the peak hours. |
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djbrettb
join:2008-07-09
Ames, IA | Interesting.. I guess I can't argue with that, just seems weird because I've NEVER had issues during "peak hours" until last night. |
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djbrettb
join:2008-07-09
Ames, IA
| It's happening again. My connection actually completely stopped for about 10 minutes, modem would not sync. Now, it is working again, but only around 1.5mbps. My levels are also suddenly all weird.
Forward Path:
SNR = 26.5 dB
Received Signal Strength = -16.2 dBmV
Bit Error Rate = 1.552 %
Return Path:
Power Level = 53.0 dBmV
How can the levels be changed that much over just a couple of days, when I've changed absolutely nothing about my wiring? My apartment building is very new (built in 2004 I think) and all wires are good quality RG6. Is someone stealing my cable or something? |
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djbrettb
join:2008-07-09
Ames, IA | Also, I'm not sure if this is significant information or not, but I've had no issues with my TV signal at all. Both SD and HD channels are working just fine (digital). Haven't actually tested analog; should I? |
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Anonymous
Premium
join:2004-06-01
IA | reply to djbrettb
I think you need to get a tech out. |
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daveinpoway
join:2006-07-03
Poway, CA | reply to djbrettb
Before calling for a tech visit, it wouldn't hurt to check to make sure that all of the connectors are tight- a loose connector could cause intermittent problems. |
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djbrettb
join:2008-07-09
Ames, IA
| I appreciate the reply, but of course I've checked all of that  Guess I'll be calling to get a tech out here, unfortunately. I just don't understand why this would be happening. Doesn't make any logical sense. |
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wth
Premium
join:2002-02-20
Iowa City, IA
 ·Mediacom
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said by djbrettb  :Forward path: SNR = 37.9 dB Received Signal Strength = 4.8 dBmV Bit Error Rate = 0.000 % Return Path: Power Level = 49.5 dBmV No problem with those signal levels. Run this little program »www.pingplotter.com/freeware.html when your connection is slow and post the results here. |
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rick89
join:2003-12-10
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Your def need to get your card split if your having speed problems all the time...and sounds like MC has something failing if your signal bounces that much... as for your speeds i would have them check the cards downstream utilization. One card is capable of only 38mbps down |
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