Internet Connection extremly slow

Mr Pink · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 1:24 pm

The first Speedtest result shows how fast my internet connection is right now, second one shows how fast my internet connection usually is. I had not even installed anything and during last 2 days my internet has being somewhat slow, I tried doing System Restore just in case if there was something wrong with my computer, it only made my internet connection worse. I tried scanning my PC for viruses, I didn't have any, I am using AVG Free.

I just can not even understand what the problem is, can anyone help me or make a suggestion?

Adbot · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 1:24 pm

Mushroom Queen · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 2:31 pm

You should try contacting your ISP to see if there is any problem with your phone line.

Mikhail · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 3:01 pm

Actually, if they are DSL provider check filters on the wall, if it become unplugged or breaks, it wont work properly, or if you plugged in the phone/Phone Num ID without it, it also won't work if that doesn't work, contact the ISP, I've had this kind of trouble a few times, but if it is cable check connections and stuff, also i had similar problem once i replaced the modem it started working properly. So it might be your modem/ or filters check them first, if doesn't work call the ISP.

Anubis · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 3:28 pm

I've found that sometimes I have to replace my microfilters when my internet's connection gets unbearably slow. *shrugs*

Mr Pink · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 4:03 pm

Mushroom Queen wrote:

You should try contacting your ISP to see if there is any problem with your phone line.

Yea I think I will, I just wanted to fix the problem by myself first.

Mikhail wrote:

Actually, if they are DSL provider check filters on the wall, if it become unplugged or breaks, it wont work properly, or if you plugged in the phone/Phone Num ID without it, it also won't work if that doesn't work, contact the ISP, I've had this kind of trouble a few times, but if it is cable check connections and stuff, also i had similar problem once i replaced the modem it started working properly. So it might be your modem/ or filters check them first, if doesn't work call the ISP.

I will go and check right now and see if the cables are all right, thanks for the suggestion.

Anubis wrote:

I've found that sometimes I have to replace my microfilters when my internet's connection gets unbearably slow. *shrugs*

Hm how many time you replaced yours, because I had no problems with mine for around 3 years.

Thanks for the suggestions, on second I was thinking about switching to cable from DSL. Anybody got any suggestions/opinions on this?

Anubis · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 5:37 pm

I've replaced mine twice over the past year. :$

Adbot · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 5:37 pm

Mikhail · **Posted:** October 5th, 2007, 5:50 pm

Mr Pink wrote:

Mushroom Queen wrote:

You should try contacting your ISP to see if there is any problem with your phone line.

Yea I think I will, I just wanted to fix the problem by myself first.

Mikhail wrote:

Actually, if they are DSL provider check filters on the wall, if it become unplugged or breaks, it wont work properly, or if you plugged in the phone/Phone Num ID without it, it also won't work if that doesn't work, contact the ISP, I've had this kind of trouble a few times, but if it is cable check connections and stuff, also i had similar problem once i replaced the modem it started working properly. So it might be your modem/ or filters check them first, if doesn't work call the ISP.

I will go and check right now and see if the cables are all right, thanks for the suggestion.

Anubis wrote:

I've found that sometimes I have to replace my microfilters when my internet's connection gets unbearably slow. *shrugs*

Hm how many time you replaced yours, because I had no problems with mine for around 3 years.

Thanks for the suggestions, on second I was thinking about switching to cable from DSL. Anybody got any suggestions/opinions on this?

Not that i would recommend, Comcast are the worst in my area and the speed doesnt rise above 6kbps well at least that is in my town i used comcast before and i got dissatisfied, and SBC DSL is about 30.00 cheaper, and has the about 6011KBPS, so i got that instead.

Edit: my filters have been working properly for about 4 years, i had to replace 1 last week and thats it.

Gzpro · **Posted:** October 6th, 2007, 6:08 am

1. Un-plug your router or phone line
2. restart computer
3. if those don't work call your ISP

Mr Pink · **Posted:** October 6th, 2007, 7:58 am

Gzpro wrote:

1. Un-plug your router or phone line
2. restart computer
3. if those don't work call your ISP

Thanks, it actually worked :shock:

I went around the house, re-plugged all the cables and restarted my modem, and now my internet speed is much faster. Thanks for the help everyone.