dsl upgrade? w/analyzer R

[stumpster]

Hi, I just upgraded my dsl and am not getting the results I thought I would, so my question is do I need to modify my TCP settings?

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 01.23.2008 00:57
IP address: 72.161.xx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405ac01010402
MSS: 1452
MTU: 1492
TCP Window: 32448 (NOT multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 0
Unscaled RWIN : 32448
Reccomended RWINs: 63888, 127776, 255552, 511104
BDP limit (200ms): 1298kbps (162KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 519kbps (65KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 50
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

[trogers]

What speed did you pay your ISP to give you?

[stumpster]

I had 1.5mbps now I should be at 10mbps. On the ISP's speed test its showing my max around 7mbps

These are the results from their speed test:

Run Time Download Speed Upload Speed RTT Max Pause
3 23:25:11 6,895,272 bps 476,312 bps 23 ms 13 ms
2 23:24:42 6,793,056 bps 476,192 bps 23 ms 39 ms
1 23:24:13 6,894,680 bps 476,072 bps 21 ms 4 ms

[trogers]

Try the following with TCP Optimizer:

General Settings tab:
Custom settings - check
Modify All Network Adapters - check
network adapter selection - your NIC
MTU 1492
TTL - 64
TCP Receive Window - 255552
MTU Discovery - Yes
Black Hole Detect - No
Selective Acks - Yes
Max Duplicate ACKs - 2
TCP 1323 Options:
Windows Scaling - checked
Timestamps - uncheck

Advanced Settings tab:
Max Connections per Server - 10
Max Connections per 1.0 Server - 20
LocalPriority - 1
Host Priority - 1
DNSPriority - 1
NetbtPriority - 1
Lan Browsing speedup - optimized
QoS: NonBestEffortLimit - 0
ToS: DisableUserTOSSetting - 0
ToS: DefaultTOSValue - 80
MaxNegativeCacheTtl - 0
NetFailureCacheTime - 0
NegativeSOACache Time - 0
LAN Request Buffer Size - 32768
Then select "Apply Changes" and reboot to take effect

[stumpster]

This is what I got:
« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 01.23.2008 02:19
IP address: 72.161.xx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405ac0103030201010402
MSS: 1452
MTU: 1492
TCP Window: 255840 (NOT multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 2
Unscaled RWIN : 63960
Reccomended RWINs: 63888, 127776, 255552, 511104
BDP limit (200ms): 10234kbps (1279KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 4093kbps (512KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 50
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 01010000 (80)
Precedence: 010 (immediate)
Delay: 1 (low delay)
Throughput: 0 (normal throughput)
Reliability: 0 (normal reliability)
Cost: 0 (normal cost)
Check bit: 0 (correct)
DiffServ: AF22 010100 (20) - Assured Forwarding class 2, medium drop precedence (RFC 2597).

same speed test:
Run Time Download Speed Upload Speed RTT Max Pause
3 00:26:13 6,512,400 bps 476,232 bps 22 ms 321 ms
2 00:25:43 6,491,016 bps 476,232 bps 21 ms 168 ms
1 00:25:13 6,749,384 bps 476,032 bps 21 ms 85 ms

[trogers]

Run again the settings I gave. TCP Window should be 255552.

[stumpster]

I'm not sure what its doing because on my optimizer it shows the number (255552) but when I run the analyzer it shows (255840)??

I just did it again from scratch and the same thing happened..

[trogers]

You may have some running program changing TCP Window.

Post a Hijackthis log.

[stumpster]

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\Bluetooth\LBTSERV.EXE
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUS\PC Probe II\Probe2.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2ZS\Surround Mixer\CTSysVol.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2ZS\DVDAudio\CTDVDDet.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\LBTWiz.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIBVA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIBVA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDLL32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIBVA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Ideazon\ZEngine\Zboard.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\program files\steam\steam.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dcfssvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\KhalShared\KHALMNPR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jucheck.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
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[trogers]

Cannot find any process in the log that adjust TCP Window. But the following seems problematic:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIBVA.EXE - the same .exe file is loaded 3 times.

C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe - this is loaded twice.

Uninstall the driver for your Epson printer, clean your registry with CCleaner. reboot comp and re-install the said driver.

Then post another TCP Analyzer report.

[stumpster]

Hi, I'm back. Ok did the uninstall and ccleaner but just left the driver out since that printer is down anyways. But still same thing ; It seems to be changing my TTL also. I also put the tcpoptimizer back to default rebooted and started over?
:« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 01.23.2008 12:38
IP address: 72.161.xx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405ac0103030201010402
MSS: 1452
MTU: 1492
TCP Window: 255840 (NOT multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 2
Unscaled RWIN : 63960
Reccomended RWINs: 63888, 127776, 255552, 511104
BDP limit (200ms): 10234kbps (1279KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 4093kbps (512KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 50
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 01010000 (80)
Precedence: 010 (immediate)
Delay: 1 (low delay)
Throughput: 0 (normal throughput)
Reliability: 0 (normal reliability)
Cost: 0 (normal cost)
Check bit: 0 (correct)
DiffServ: AF22 010100 (20) - Assured Forwarding class 2, medium drop precedence (RFC 2597).

[stumpster]

OK so when I go to my modems ip address it shows me at 8446kbits/sec(upload) and 555kbits/sec (download)...

What does that tell me? :)

[trogers]

OK so when I go to my modems ip address it shows me at 8446kbits/sec(upload) and 555kbits/sec (download)...

What does that tell me? :)

It means your distance to the ISP is limiting your speed to 8.4 mbps.

Go to www.cablenut.com and download the Cablenut Adjuster.

Run the program and enter the value for just this field while leaving the other fields a blank or at existing values:

DefaultReceiveWindow - 255552

Save and reboot to take effect.

[stumpster]

Ok that time it stayed;
« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 01.23.2008 17:39
IP address: 72.161.xxx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405ac0103030201010402
MSS: 1452
MTU: 1492
TCP Window: 255552 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 2
Unscaled RWIN : 63888
Reccomended RWINs: 63888, 127776, 255552, 511104
BDP limit (200ms): 10222kbps (1278KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 4089kbps (511KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 114
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

New speed test
Run Time Download Speed Upload Speed RTT Max Pause
3 15:43:26 6,957,280 bps 475,360 bps 27 ms 84 ms
2 15:42:53 7,124,240 bps 475,360 bps 23 ms 91 ms
1 15:42:19 6,796,328 bps 475,224 bps 22 ms 235 ms

[trogers]

Ping times are fluctuating.

Do the following to correct:

Clean comp and registry with CCleaner.

Scan comp for malware with SpyBot and Ad-Aware 2007.

Make sure your router and modem are placed a few feet away from ALL other electrical devices, including away from each other.

[stumpster]

Run Time Download Speed Upload Speed RTT Max Pause
3 16:16:19 7,057,064 bps 475,288 bps 25 ms 83 ms
2 16:15:49 7,022,888 bps 475,360 bps 23 ms 88 ms
1 16:15:19 7,026,056 bps 475,152 bps 24 ms 85 ms

It definitely got more consistent.. but why are they so much higher compared to the very first?
The max pauses that is..

[trogers]

Run Time Download Speed Upload Speed RTT Max Pause
3 16:16:19 7,057,064 bps 475,288 bps 25 ms 83 ms
2 16:15:49 7,022,888 bps 475,360 bps 23 ms 88 ms
1 16:15:19 7,026,056 bps 475,152 bps 24 ms 85 ms

It definitely got more consistent.. but why are they so much higher compared to the very first?
The max pauses that is..

Speed fluctuates with ping times - higher and lower.

Now speed is a consistent 7 mbps and ping time ave 55ms, between 23 and 88 ms.

[stumpster]

So the 7mbps is pretty much all I'm going to get out of the 10mbs service?


trogers, I just wanted to thank you for helping me again! This is the second time since I found this site you have come to my aid and I want you to know it is much appreciated!
Thank You
Mark

[trogers]

OK so when I go to my modems ip address it shows me at 8446kbits/sec(upload) and 555kbits/sec (download)...

What does that tell me? :)

Your modem is already connected at only 8.4 mbps out of the 10 mbps line - probably due to your distance to the ISP's CO.

Check to see if you need to update its firmware.

[stumpster]

I'll try that... This might be a silly question but would a wireless router(even though I'm hard lined to it) have something to do with it?

[trogers]

I'll try that... This might be a silly question but would a wireless router(even though I'm hard lined to it) have something to do with it?

Wireless router may be the cause for getting only 7 mbps out of 8.4 mbps. A wired connection may get 7.5 mbps.

See if you can get bandwidth higher at the modem.

[stumpster]

I cant seem to find a way to update the modem... Its a westell 6100 but I got it through Centurytel(my isp) so its not supported by westell... I'll try to give them(centurytel) a call tomorrow and see what they say.

[stumpster]

Well century tel tells me that I'm out of luck, that you cant do that to these modems.. I found on the westell site that my model is set up to run up to 8mbps but is capable to run 28 so it seems to me that it might need to be set up different.
Just to see I went ahead and dropped the wireless for now, but no real change.

[trogers]

Perhaps you can buy a new modem to reach the 10 mbps bandwidth:

http://www.speedguide.net/broadband.php