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Go to the new client zone, go to your business product and turn off Protocol Prioritization. It's a feature which blocks P2P traffic for business owners - but is completely voluntary
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Go to the new client zone, go to your business product and turn off Protocol Prioritization. It's a feature which blocks P2P traffic for business owners - but is completely voluntary
That might work, but it might not. NNTP is not P2P. If it does work then Afrihost should rename the feature to P2P/NNTP/Download Protocol Prioritization
Was going through the control panel last night and found it. After 15 mins it started at 90kb/s and an hour later it was running at full speed. Will see how it behaves today. Thanks for the advice though
For some reason it seems as though it is still shaped. I downloaded a few files like antivirus etc. and also did a speed test - won't go any higher than 200kb/s on my 4m line. Will contact support if it persists.
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Logged a ticket as even youtube seems to struggle at 480p. Ping tests are fine though according to the network test app from afrihost.
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same here. was running well till 22h00 and then took a sudden dive.
Seems a little intermittent here, though pings look pretty normal. What do you get if you switch over to the Telkom Guest account? -s
Have you checked that your Protocal Prioritisation is de-activated in ClientZone?
Just for info. My experiment with asking Telkom to upgrade my line speed to 20Mbps on ADSL2+ modem took an interesting twist. My line speeds syncs at 15Mbps as stated before, which I am happy about, since I'm on a 10Mbps bus uncapped. Speed increased nicely to almost full 10Mbps line speeds.
Telkom then phoned me to check with me when they can send a technician out to do the VDSL installation. I advised it will not be needed, since I'm happy with the setup as is and everything is working just fine.
Later yesterday I received a sms to state that I can go fetch a VDSL modem at my closest Telkom shop. Not one to pass on an opportunity like this I went to the Telkom shop and they supplied me with a free VDSL modem to be used for my self install.
I did not know that Telkom is giving VDSL modems away for free like this. I did ask the Telkom shop is this is linked to a contract and others cost, but I was advised not.
So I'm a proud 'owner' of a new modem. Still sceptical and will closely look at my bill next month.
Sorry for hi-jacking the thread - Just found the events interesting and wanted to share.
Telkom then phoned me to check with me when they can send a technician out to do the VDSL installation. I advised it will not be needed, since I'm happy with the setup as is and everything is working just fine.
Later yesterday I received a sms to state that I can go fetch a VDSL modem at my closest Telkom shop. Not one to pass on an opportunity like this I went to the Telkom shop and they supplied me with a free VDSL modem to be used for my self install.
I did not know that Telkom is giving VDSL modems away for free like this. I did ask the Telkom shop is this is linked to a contract and others cost, but I was advised not.
So I'm a proud 'owner' of a new modem. Still sceptical and will closely look at my bill next month.
Sorry for hi-jacking the thread - Just found the events interesting and wanted to share.
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Yup, it's turned off. Updated a game earlier and it seem to run at around 60KB/s. Still have had no reply from support - logged a ticket at 10am.
NNTP is considered as P2P by Afrihost, but I guess you're right. Maybe use the "Request Features and Suggestions" at the bottom of the AH Client zone
Was going through the control panel last night and found it. After 15 mins it started at 90kb/s and an hour later it was running at full speed. Will see how it behaves today. Thanks for the advice though
For some reason it seems as though it is still shaped. I downloaded a few files like antivirus etc. and also did a speed test - won't go any higher than 200kb/s on my 4m line. Will contact support if it persists.
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Logged a ticket as even youtube seems to struggle at 480p. Ping tests are fine though according to the network test app from afrihost.
It might take a few hours to fully refresh your shaping profile - How are the speeds looking at the moment?
Hmm... very strange? I'm just taking a swing here, but I think you might see that one on your next bill
Did not know that either. That actually pretty awesome
Hope you didn't have to sign a contract. Is it the Pace brand?
But are you going to upgrade to a 20mbps ISP account as well? Getting 20mbps VDSL (with its associated exorbitant costs) to run a 10mbps account seems like a bit of a waste :/
That's pretty odd indeed. Once PP is off, it's pretty much set that way
PM me if you don't get any joy from our support team
Line rental on 20Mbps is not too bad, especially on our service. You're only looking at R100 more for double the speed.
I would do it in a heartbeat - Telkom says I may only get VDSL in September
Ah right, I was looking at the 40mbps prices. Hell, if my exchange can finally support this sometime, I'd go for it too.Line rental on 20Mbps is not too bad, especially on our service. You're only looking at R100 more for double the speed.
I would do it in a heartbeat - Telkom says I may only get VDSL in September
That's the spirit
Wish telkom will hive me 40mbps bastards!
Sent you pm, still no word from support...been over 7 hours 0.OThat's pretty odd indeed. Once PP is off, it's pretty much set that way
PM me if you don't get any joy from our support team
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