Afrihost Uncapped ADSL Feedback (Pt3)

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Zertop said:
Has it lowered at all? You could be stuck on a certain shaping policy?

Z
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No it was unshaped for most of the weekend.

Saw at about 20:30 that it was shaped. Not sure when it started as it was still unshaped at about 19:00.

Occasional shaping of 75% is acceptable for me on a shaped account. It is when it goes lower than that when I'm unhappy.

Sunday evenings are normally a high usage period.
The only other time I was shaped was Saturday morning between 00:00 and 01:00 afik.
The rest of the weekend was bliss.
 
RoMark said:
No it was unshaped for most of the weekend.

Saw at about 20:30 that it was shaped. Not sure when it started as it was still unshaped at about 19:00.

Occasional shaping of 75% is acceptable for me on a shaped account. It is when it goes lower than that when I'm unhappy.

Sunday evenings are normally a high usage period.
The only other time I was shaped was Saturday morning between 00:00 and 01:00 afik.
The rest of the weekend was bliss.
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Aha I see! Yea, it's possible the network is under a bit of strain :D

I hope it sorts itself out :P just for interests sake, what type of usage are you on (and line speed)?

Z
 
Zertop said:
Wow... That's not a lot hey... What's your average usage? Ever considered a capped account? I mean I've just moved over to a 200GB one, and it's great!

Z
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Between 200GB and 300GB.
My usage is low because I used other accounts for myself. The rest of the house hold was using the AH account.
I've used only the AH account since the IPC upgrade.
 
RoMark said:
Between 200GB and 300GB.
My usage is low because I used other accounts for myself. The rest of the house hold was using the AH account.
I've used only the AH account since the IPC upgrade.
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Okay I see... Yea uncapped is better then :D


Z
 
Line Speed Dropped

Hi there

I'm having a 4meg line with Afri. Here at 23:30 I noticed the speed dropping. I run the speed test here by Mybroadband, and it gives me a .89kbps down. I ran the saix one, and there it sits for about 30 sec, then the needle jumps past 10, and then reports to me 6.24Mbps????????Come on, I have a 4meg line. The test is to rosebank server.
Then I ran it to Cape Town. The ping is 102ms, and the speedtest is 1.03mbps????

See, I came from OW, but after two days I cannot believe my luck if this is the case for consinstancy?
I was with OW for one year, just the speed during the weeks killed me, so came over to Afri.
Talk about luck.

Chris
 
Lionking_ said:
Hi there

I'm having a 4meg line with Afri. Here at 23:30 I noticed the speed dropping. I run the speed test here by Mybroadband, and it gives me a .89kbps down. I ran the saix one, and there it sits for about 30 sec, then the needle jumps past 10, and then reports to me 6.24Mbps????????Come on, I have a 4meg line. The test is to rosebank server.
Then I ran it to Cape Town. The ping is 102ms, and the speedtest is 1.03mbps????

See, I came from OW, but after two days I cannot believe my luck if this is the case for consinstancy?
I was with OW for one year, just the speed during the weeks killed me, so came over to Afri.
Talk about luck.

Chris
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Sounds like a line fault, which would cause erratic speedtest results.

Please would you run the second tool in my sig and post the results here :)

Z
 
I'm a lot happier this month on 2mbps uncapped. At least the after hour speeds are decent. Things aren't perfect but it's better than the last couple of previous months.
 
StrontiumDog said:
I'm a lot happier this month on 2mbps uncapped. At least the after hour speeds are decent. Things aren't perfect but it's better than the last couple of previous months.
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Yea :) they've added some of their new capacity in to relieve the stress a bit.

Z
 
Hi there

But why if I was with OW, it was okay, and now suddenly this problem. I tried to download the Nvidia Driver from Nvidia. The download won't start. It just sits there. But youtube is loading okay????

Anyway, heres my test results:

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Zertop's "Is it my Line" Results
Basic Report:
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Your average ping was 37ms
Your maximum ping was 53ms

Looking at your average ping, your line seems to be a bit dodgy :/ This may account for any slow speeds you may be experiencing. However, it could just be related to a high-latency home network (ie... Wi-Fi). If you feel the need, please post the results (at the end of the program) into the forum for advice


Detailed Report

Code: 
Ping results for last hop before account switches to ISP's hardware (Hop 2 on Tracert) 

Pinging 105.236.4.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=28ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=32ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=38ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=34ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=40ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=16ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=30ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=39ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=40ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=46ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=42ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=28ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=35ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=41ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=47ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=44ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=37ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=32ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=31ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=41ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=53ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=26ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=49ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=26ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=31ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=44ms TTL=254
Reply from 105.236.4.1: bytes=32 time=33ms TTL=254

Ping statistics for 105.236.4.1:
    Packets: Sent = 30, Received = 30, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
    Minimum = 16ms, Maximum = 53ms, Average = 37ms
 
Mon 04/21/2014  0:57:42.97

Thanx
 
Hmmm.... It sounds like you could have an issue with the account then :( The pings look okay, not great but okay. I think the best thing to do would be to PM AfriMan and get him to check out your account for issues :)

When last did you test with openweb?

Z
 
Morning.

Going to try today with OW account.

Here my tests this mornig still with Afri.

Telkom SA Speeed Test result:

Last Result:
Download Speed: 3407 kbps (425.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 429 kbps (53.6 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 39 ms
21/4/2014 09:11:43

Mybroadband Speed Test:Afri

Last Result:
Download Speed: 2995 kbps (374.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 426 kbps (53.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 67 ms
21/4/2014 09:14:18

Thanx

PS:Both pings to Jhb and Rosebank

Before I changed the account again to OW, I run the test again to make sure.
Telkom SAIX website test----check here!!!!!:

Last Result:
Download Speed: 20324 kbps (2540.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 428 kbps (53.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 24 ms
21/4/2014 09:22:55

PS:Shhhttttt, I'm paying only for a 4 meg line, no one will know!!!
This is not right at all, stupid I say!

See later
 
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Lionking_ said:
Morning.

Going to try today with OW account.

Here my tests this mornig still with Afri.

Telkom SA Speeed Test result:

Last Result:
Download Speed: 3407 kbps (425.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 429 kbps (53.6 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 39 ms
21/4/2014 09:11:43

Mybroadband Speed Test:Afri

Last Result:
Download Speed: 2995 kbps (374.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 426 kbps (53.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 67 ms
21/4/2014 09:14:18

Thanx

PS:Both pings to Jhb and Rosebank

Before I changed the account again to OW, I run the test again to make sure.
Telkom SAIX website test----check here!!!!!:

Last Result:
Download Speed: 20324 kbps (2540.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 428 kbps (53.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 24 ms
21/4/2014 09:22:55

PS:Shhhttttt, I'm paying only for a 4 meg line, no one will know!!!
This is not right at all, stupid I say!

See later
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Yea, those are classic symptoms of a VPN...

Are you sure you are not using one?

Z
 
HI there Z

"VPN"?? What if I my ask is that

Here is my JHB (Broadband Test)with OW:
Last Result:
Download Speed: 2909 kbps (363.6 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 415 kbps (51.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 39 ms
21/4/2014 09:32:56

Here is Telkom SAIX tester:Rosebank
Last Result:
Download Speed: 9915 kbps (1239.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 428 kbps (53.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 24 ms
21/4/2014 09:36:09

Will it help if I ask Telkom for port Reset maybe?

Chris
 
Lionking_ said:
HI there Z

"VPN"?? What if I my ask is that

Here is my JHB (Broadband Test)with OW:
Last Result:
Download Speed: 2909 kbps (363.6 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 415 kbps (51.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 39 ms
21/4/2014 09:32:56

Here is Telkom SAIX tester:Rosebank
Last Result:
Download Speed: 9915 kbps (1239.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 428 kbps (53.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 24 ms
21/4/2014 09:36:09

Will it help if I ask Telkom for port Reset maybe?

Chris
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A VPN is basically when you connect via another server, proving a secure link between yourself and that server. It is often used to connect to a US VPN for access to Netflix etc...

It seems that the issue is shown across all accounts.... So it's not only shown on your Afrihost account...

Please would you post the results from my first tool attached, as well as a screenshot from your routers status page :)

If you need any help getting these things, just PM me and I'll be happy to help!

Z :)
 
Hi again.

My PC or Router cannot by themself create this VPN thing, or is it a virus or how can this happen.

Here screenshot from Router Status:Buys with Internet Tool testing:-

Firmware Version : V1.03.B06
Modem Type : ADSL2+ Router
Modem Vendor : TRENDNET
Modem OUI : D8EB97
Modem Serial Number : D8EB9716F8F3
Uptime : 15 min 3 sec
Current Time : 2012/09/19 19:57:05


DSL Link Status

Modulation Type ADSL_2plus
Downstream Upstream
Current Rate(Kbps) 4095 507
Max Rate(Kbps) 26612 1008


ATM PVC Status

VPI 8
VCI 35
LinkType EoA
Encapsulation LLC



Internet Connection Status

Interface PVC:8/35

Status Enable
Transport Type PPPoE
IP Address 196.215.153.254
Remote Address 196.210.144.1
DNS Servers 168.210.2.2,196.14.239.2
MAC Address D8:EB:97:16:F8:F3
Uptime Time 13 min 56 sec
Connection Trigger Always On




LAN Status

IP Address 192.168.10.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
MAC Address D8:EB:97:16:F8:F3
DHCP Server Enabled


Wireless Port

Mode 802.11n + 802.11g + 802.11b
Channel Auto(3)
SSID List
SSID Enabled MAC Address Security Mode
Scorpion Yes D8:EB:97:16:F8:F3 WPA/WPA2-TKIP/AES-PSK
WLAN_vap0 No D8:EB:97:16:F8:F4 WPA-TKIP-PSK
WLAN_vap1 No D8:EB:97:16:F8:F5 WPA-TKIP-PSK
WLAN_vap2 No D8:EB:97:16:F8:F6 WPA-TKIP-PSK
WLAN_vap3 No D8:EB:97:16:F8:F7 WPA-TKIP-PSK


Hints:

This section displays all the device information (Firmware version, MAC address, IP address) and all applied settings (WAN, LAN, WLAN)

More..




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Lionking_ said:
Hi again.

My PC or Router cannot by themself create this VPN thing, or is it a virus or how can this happen.
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No,

A VPN is something that you would have to put in place. You don't need to worry about it being a virus...

Please would you connect to your Afrihost account, go to whatismyip.com and send the result to me over PM :) it would help a lot to make sure everything is right with your configuration.

Z
 
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