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My internet is becomming slower and slower, is there any ways i can tweak my CURRENT modem or router to make it go faster

here are the stat from the speed test
Test Results from Oz Broadband Speed Test
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Test run on 22/07/2008 @ 01:14 AM

Mirror: OptusNet
Data: 15 MB
Test Time: 46.72 secs

Your line speed is 2.68 Mbps (2683 kbps).
Your download speed is 335 KB/s (0.33 MB/s).

Im using a d-link302g modem and a nb5540 and using ethernet ports
Im using optus dsl direct so i thinks thats ADSL2+

Im not sure how far away i am from the exchange, so is there any way i can check how far i am.

Are they any other test i can do to test out if my modem or router is functioning properly

P.S if there are any test that you tell me to do can you please also include instructions on how to perform those tests because my internet skills goes as far as just normal internet surfing

Buy an ADSL2+ modem. You will probably double your existing speed.

Your line speed is 2.68 Mbps (2683 kbps).
Your download speed is 335 KB/s (0.33 MB/s).

that is a very good spec using an ADSL1 complient modem

so can anyone else help me

1800 writes...

so can anyone else help me

You're hoping for a lot from a D-Link 302G.

Try it without the router and try doing an isolation test.

• http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=Isolation_test
• /forum-replies.cfm?t=1019029#r4

With this modem you probably should also try a factory reset (after which you'll have to put your username and password back into it). To do a factory reset you have to take a toothpick to the factory reset hole on the back of the modem.

While it's switched on, use the toothpick to repeatedly press the button inside the hole. Keep repeatedly pressing it until the lights on the modem go out and start flashing again. Then stop and wait for it to restart.

After it's done you'll have to go to http://10.1.1.1 (if using Ethernet) or http://10.1.1.2 (if using USB) and put your username and password back in.

TicTacToe writes...

Try it without the router and try doing an isolation test.

how do i know if i get a dropout?

it doesnt actually say how to monitor if the connection drops out in the whirl isolation test page.

do i sit there and watch the modem? or is there another way

1800 writes...

how do i know if i get a dropout?

Ideally you'd be using the connection, though obviously if you have to move the modem and don't have a laptop this can be difficult.

You can watch the lights on the modem or if you're prepared to leave it in isolation overnight, just make a note of the time you set it up and the time you plug stuff back in in the morning – Optus can look through the connection logs and let you know if it stayed connected or not.

If you've gone to the effort of getting it into full isolation with no phones and leaving it overnight and Optus can still see droppouts, then they'll have the data they need to log a fault for you. If there are no droppouts, then the problem is at your end so while that might be frustrating, at least you'll know and can set about narrowing down the cause.

Can i just plug my modem into the phone socket with no computer..leave it overnight..then call Optus in the morning..cauz i have 3 desktops so its really hard to move it around and the main phone socket is behind some furniture.

ooh..yea what about the router is there any tests for the router?

1800 writes...

Can i just plug my modem into the phone socket with no computer..leave it overnight..then call Optus in the morning

Sure can... just make a note of the times when you do it. Also it's a good idea to restart the modem (by turning it off for a few seconds and back on again) when you have it isolated, so it starts a fresh connection and reduces the chance of it introducing its own issues.

ooh..yea what about the router is there any tests for the router?

Yep... leave it unplugged. :)

If the modem stays connected all night when it's by itself, this is already your router's first test. You can take it from there depending on the outcome.

ok i should be able to report back on friday night or saturday