This is mostly a
where to find tools & information guide than a how-to guide. The
simple truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all way to tweak a
broadband connection. Anyone who tells you that a certain tweak will
absolutely work for you is mistaken. These tweaks take some effort
on your part. Fortunately there are 2 great place to go for info and
discussions,
SpeedGuide.net and
Broabdandreports.com. I actually like SpeedGuide a little better
but you should check them both out. If you get all you want from
your connection, my best advice is to leave it alone. For
those of you who, like me, never leave well enough alone, read on!
The first thing you need to
do is download the latest drivers/firmware for whatever equipment is
involved in your connection. Everything that is in the chain should
be updated. This may include: NIC or onboard LAN drivers, 802.11x
device drivers, USB drivers, and Router and/or Cable/DSL/Satellite
Modem firmware. Only update firmware if needed. Routers often have
updates to fix security holes.
If you are on a home network or are
part of an Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) network, all the
machines on that network should have the exact same settings.
About the QOS "tweaks"
floating around the net. Ignore them, they don't work!
Tweaking with SpeedGuide.net
1 - Download
TCP Optimizer. Then bookmark the
FAQ page.
2 - Take the
Speed Test (requires registration) or use the
Speed Test at Broadbandreports. Write down your results.
3 - Use the TCP Analyzer. Write down or
print the results.
4 - Run TCP Optimizer. Either apply the
recommendations from TCP Analyzer or try the "Optimal Settings"Â
button. Reboot.
5 - Run Speed Test again. Faster? Sweet!
No? Use TCP Analyzer again. Repeat as needed until desired results
are achieved. Be sure to check how your web browsing feels too.
TCP Optimizer
Tweaking with Broadbandreports.com
2 - Take the
Speed Test. Write down your results.
3 - Take the
Tweak Test. Write down or print out the results/recommendations.
4 - Run Dr.TCP, apply recommendations,
reboot.
5 - Take Speed Test again. Faster? Cool!
No? Take the Tweak Test again. Repeat as needed until desired
results are achieved. Be sure to check how your web browsing feels
too.
Other places for speed tests:
List of NDT servers (use one that is closest to you)
Speakeasy (use the server that is closest to you)
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