Something i learned about bandwidth and DIMES... [Archive]

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Haltech

11-22-2005, 05:29 PM

Ok, its been over 24 hrs since i had my FIOS up and running within DIMES. Now, as you know, i have one VM server down because of dead ram.. Well, that machine is going back online right now..

I noticed because of the increased bandwidth that my fiber connection provides, my points went up significantly... I wouldnt be a bit surprised to see myself hitting close to 95K after tomorrows stats.

Another thing i learned and observed with this fiber is, with standard CAT 5 cable, my upload bandwidth on the other machines wouldnt exceed 1249/KBS.. with a simple switch to CAT6 cable that my monster workstation uses, im back up to 5229/KBS.. Interesting stuff. Cant await to see the stats tomorrow.

Happy Diming guys :)

demonR6

11-22-2005, 05:51 PM

Interesting results.. cross fingers for ya!

EDIT: Guadalajara muchachos the sig server must be down!

[XC] moddolicous

11-22-2005, 06:34 PM

Yea, the sigs are down at the moment. Haltech, do u mean if I change the cable from my cable modem to Cat6 instead of cat5, my internet connection will be faster?

Haltech

11-22-2005, 07:38 PM

I doubt it. Your cable is capped probably between 384 and 512K... I have Verizon FIOS.. My cap is 5 Megabit on the upload side and 30 megabit on the download side... I think the use of Cat6 was necessary for the FIOS to get full bandwidth of the upside. After testing it, i was right.

[XC] moddolicous

11-22-2005, 07:40 PM

Alright, I see what you mean.

Highland3r

11-23-2005, 12:10 AM

The numbers are rolling in already mate :D Awsome scores, you're up there with Hellheim at the moment :D
Was hopin to be able to match (ish) you're production, but short of another server dont think its gonna happen :(

Great work though mate :D

Haltech

11-23-2005, 04:34 AM

Thanks alot my friend.. Bandwidth really makes a difference. My machines are no longer sluggish either, despite maxing out the memory. See you guys in 12 hrs to check stats!

Mr_Slinky

11-23-2005, 10:47 AM

looks like Haltech might be some competion for Helheim

demonR6

11-23-2005, 11:28 AM

Holy dog:banana::banana::banana::banana:! Look at your numbers go!

[XC]thewildblue

11-23-2005, 12:54 PM

Im really going to need a farm again to hold 2nd place by the looks of things. Nice find haltech.

Haltech

11-23-2005, 04:53 PM

Wait until the other memory arrives :toast: Its going to get ugly :banana:

Helheim

11-23-2005, 06:53 PM

Hmm, looks like I might have to upgrade my cable modem from the 512 Kb upload to the 1 Mb one. I think it’s only 10 bucks extra a month but I’ll have to get a new modem as well. That's about as fast as I can get here. :(

Haltech

11-23-2005, 07:56 PM

[XC] moddolicous

11-23-2005, 08:32 PM

Insane output there haltech. Your gonna catch me pretty fast at that speed.

demonR6

11-24-2005, 06:35 AM

Happy Thanksgiving dammit!! :)

Haltech

11-24-2005, 03:22 PM

Gobble Gobble

RocKer

11-24-2005, 03:54 PM

My cap is 5 Megabit on the upload side and 30 megabit on the download side...
You'r kidding me hè,are you serious,how much do you have to pay for such a line,i have 192kbps upload and 4mbps download and thats for 41,95€,also 10gb data limiet per month,thats pretty poor if i look at your speeds,i can only dream of such a line,the best i can get overhere is 512kbps upload and 10mbps and 30gb datalimiet for 60€,i hope it will change in the future,but i dont have much hope for it.

Haltech

11-24-2005, 05:24 PM

This is what i have and what i pay...

http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/package.aspx

[XC] moddolicous

11-24-2005, 05:27 PM

Haltech, have you ever used cable (optimum online)? Is yours alot faster, cause if it is, I might be able to talk my dad into getting the one 15 Mbps/2 Mbps one.

Haltech

11-24-2005, 05:37 PM

Haltech, have you ever used cable (optimum online)? Is yours alot faster, cause if it is, I might be able to talk my dad into getting the one 15 Mbps/2 Mbps one.

I told Time Warner, who uses RoadRunner as their Internet, to go piss off. They only offered me 512K up/ 6 meg down for 44.95 a month.. FIOS kills em at that price.. For $69.99, Roadrunner would bump me to 8 meg down, no change on the upside.

If you guys have Verizon in your area, i highly recommend looking out for the FIOS.. SBC is supposed to be coming out with something to compete called Lightning.