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alanj | Posted: Aug 10 2010, 10:27 PM |
Request Title - PM Mods Group: Members Posts: 355 Member No.: 2,059 Joined: Jun 21st 2004 Location: Update Profile | I just recently moved in a new apt. complex and the internet here is taking its toll on me. I don't know why but here is what iv been experiencing since I moved in here. If anyone knows why this is, or even knows how to help me I would greatly appreciate it. First, I just recently bought an XBox 360 and a few games, namely Modern Warfare 2. The thing is, when I tried to download the DLC map packs, each pack took literally 2 hours to download to my xbox. At only around 350 mb each i though that was just stupid. Also, I for some reason cant download anything from bittorrent anymore. I can login to my sites, find the torrent I want to dl, but when i click on the dl link, the dl window never pops up and on my current tab (im running firefox) it just shows the little spinning loading icon. I tried at least 10 different torrents on 3 different trackers (public and private) and I cant seem to dl anything. I remember when I first met with the leasing agent she said the internet here is set so web browsing has the highest priority, then downloading, then online gaming is lowest. Can I change this? And anyone have an idea of how I can get bittorrent to work for me again? |
HorizontalMitsubishi | Posted: Aug 11 2010, 08:20 AM |
Part of the Tessou Signature Series Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,439 Member No.: 2,022 Joined: Jun 16th 2004 Location: Torrance California | are you paying for the internet or is it provided with the rent? |
alanj | Posted: Aug 11 2010, 12:46 PM |
Request Title - PM Mods Group: Members Posts: 355 Member No.: 2,059 Joined: Jun 21st 2004 Location: Update Profile | Provided with the rent. Im in the process of trying to upgrade through the local provider but as of now its all bundled together as part of the monthly rent. Im assuming this means im sol? |
Tessou | Posted: Aug 11 2010, 07:29 PM |
More NEGATIVE than a black hole Group: ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 19,345 Member No.: 12,263 Joined: Sep 12th 2005 Location: Update Profile | Can you provide a speedtest for this, and are you on cable or DSL (or worse)? |
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Möbius | Posted: Aug 12 2010, 10:11 AM |
IDW Top Poster Group: Advanced Members Posts: 33,844 Member No.: 3,524 Joined: Oct 2nd 2004 Location: Update Profile | In case there is any confusion, Tessou means to go to this site : www.speedtest.net Run a test and post the results. This post has been edited by Apex Carver on Aug 12 2010, 10:11 AM |
alanj | Posted: Aug 12 2010, 12:46 PM |
Request Title - PM Mods Group: Members Posts: 355 Member No.: 2,059 Joined: Jun 21st 2004 Location: Update Profile | 2.97 mb/s down 6.25 mb/s up ping: 41ms <50 mi to the server |
Tessou | Posted: Aug 12 2010, 12:55 PM |
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alanj | Posted: Aug 12 2010, 01:10 PM |
Request Title - PM Mods Group: Members Posts: 355 Member No.: 2,059 Joined: Jun 21st 2004 Location: Update Profile | well that explains why I always have a crappy 3 bar every time I play MW2. Would this also explain why I also cant download anything? Its not just a slow dl, its no dl at all, it simply wont open up the window |
Tessou | Posted: Aug 12 2010, 02:47 PM |
More NEGATIVE than a black hole Group: ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 19,345 Member No.: 12,263 Joined: Sep 12th 2005 Location: Update Profile | You're right there on the edge of what is considered acceptable speeds for Xbox Live gameplay. I suspect you're experiencing some ugly lag. This sounds a lot like how my experience was when I had DSL a few years ago. As for the torrents not loading, your provider may have put a block or something on them in an attempt to curb piracy. In any case, I'd heavily recommend upgrading and/or switching services. If you're on a DSL connection, switch to cable immediately. |
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Smikey-sama | Posted: Aug 12 2010, 03:09 PM |
Shmuck Group: Members Posts: 4 Member No.: 36,092 Joined: Aug 12th 2010 Location: Update Profile | Considering it is included with the rent, the Apt owners may own the Internet and it may be shared with multiple residents if that is the case the owner may have put a cap on everyone to a certain amount or did not open certain ports or may have even put a block on certain applications. That possibilities are near endless. |
alanj | Posted: Aug 13 2010, 08:20 PM |
Request Title - PM Mods Group: Members Posts: 355 Member No.: 2,059 Joined: Jun 21st 2004 Location: Update Profile | Ok, thanks guys for all the help. Im going to talk to my leasing company on monday and see what i can do. Hopefully I can upgrade and get a decent connection. |
Smikey | Posted: Aug 16 2010, 04:43 AM |
dafuq Group: FORUM MAYOR Posts: 4,161 Member No.: 14,329 Joined: Nov 10th 2005 Location: Update Profile | Hopefully, best of luck to you. |