tryed a speed test, 56k= 23kbps, is that right, also....

[cyberdude]

ok ive been on a speed test site,
as im getting cable in a few weeks,
so just for fun i tryed my 56k to see how fast it is,
the test said:: 23KBPS. tryed it 2nd time= 35kbps, 3rd time i tryed it gave me=46kbps???????
is this right for a 56k.
is it true that the lowest i can expect from a cable modem is 40kbps.
thanx.
p.s the link is:: http://www.speedus.com/updateisp3.asp?speed=2320
[This message has been edited by cyberdude (edited 11-21-2000).]

[This message has been edited by cyberdude (edited 11-21-2000).]

[yurka]

If your modem is "56K", interpret it as "not faster than 56K". The actual trasmissin speed is measured for a given packet, i.e. for a given moment, for a given site, etc.
The actual surfing speed will depend on many factors, but the averages will be higher with the cable, of couse.

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frustrated Yurka :-)

[AmdAce]

Remember, kiloBITS per second are different than kiloBYTES per second.
There are 8 BITS in a BYTE.
So, 23kbps would give you around 2875 BYTES (23000/8) or around 2.8kBps and 46kbps would give you around 5.8kBps.

[Michfan]

a 56k, can theoreticaly go 7KB/s, but no faster, but its less due to line degredation and u never really connect at 56k, more like 50k...there is no limit to how low a cable modem can go..depends on what ur dling off of and when

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