FNB connect help needed

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I have phoned Fnb regarding their connection via ADSL 4 meg.Not much help from their consultant.I would like to try them out. Currently with Mweb.Yes I know the story of Mweb.What I would like to know is how good are Fnb speeds locally and overseas.As I am a bit intellectually challenged regarding the set up of routers is it easy to set up 2 connections on one router or should I buy another cheap router to try Fnb.I don't plan to ditch Mweb until I have tried Fnb.Main reason I don't use anywhere near my 5GB cap with Mweb.I am an Fnb account holder.
 
I use FNB connect aswell, easy to top up and good speeds locally, international speeds are ok but not great for mmo's etc imo
edit* high ish pings internationally
 
Terumo said:
I use FNB connect aswell, easy to top up and good speeds locally, international speeds are ok but not great for mmo's etc imo
edit* high ish pings internationally
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I thank you for your reply.Could you run a speedtest to New York or somewhere for me please.I can tnen compare the speeds agains Mweb.By the way I do not game or download illegal music or DVD's.If you could post the speedtests I would appreciate it.
 
who.is.michael said:
Yes but you will have to use Bridge mode - search "bridge mode" on the forum - send Paula Biggin ([email protected]) an email with your login and your location and the issue you are experiencing...

Regards

M

London speed test: 3.18MBs / 0.38MBs / 432ms
http://www.speedtest.net/result/576960400.png
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Thanks.Signed up with Fnb today.However it would appear you cannot bridge a Netgear 834GT router that easily.Will look at different methods.After watching the cricket last night I am now to tired to try work the problem out.
 
Might I suggest you try Afrihost's R 29.00 / GB - they are also utilising IS and the account delivers the same if not better connectivity than FNB Connect's offering at R 69.00...
 
After 2 days I have finally managed to get the FNB connection to work.Almost purchased a new router.Turns out there was a problem with my password which I reset today.Same password as before.I have just run a speedtest on FNB to London.
Download speed 3,25mgb/s
Upload speed ,31 mgbs/s
Ping 401
Very impressive compared to Mweb.
 
placebo said:
After 2 days I have finally managed to get the FNB connection to work.Almost purchased a new router.Turns out there was a problem with my password which I reset today.Same password as before.I have just run a speedtest on FNB to London.
Download speed 3,25mgb/s
Upload speed ,31 mgbs/s
Ping 401
Very impressive compared to Mweb.
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Then try Afrihost, even better: It seems the lower the price, the higer the speed...

who.is.michael said:
MWEB for R 145.00
http://www.speedtest.net/result/575999736.png
FNB for R 69.00
http://www.speedtest.net/result/575998675.png
Afrihost for R 29.00
http://www.speedtest.net/result/579118081.png
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Hi. I just connected to the internet for the first time through my new "4-meg" line, via Fnbconnect... Just one prob, it's nowhere near 4Mb/s
Ping : 75ms
Down : 0.31Mbps
Up : 0.1Mbps

I can't seem to figure out the problem, I live in Pretoria and did the speed test to Joburg.
Help please.
 
Still no resolve it seems...

From: Sheik, Mohomed
Sent: 24 March 2011 08:18 AM
To: michaelsolutions4it.co.za
Cc: xxx
Subject: RE: Poor throughput on FNB Connect...

Good Morning Mr. Van Dijk,

Thank you for your response.

Please be advised that we are still awaiting feedback from our engineers as they are replicating the issue.

Thank you for your time and patience and have a great day further.

Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0875750001 alternatively e-mail us on [email protected].


Kind Regards

Mohomed Junaid Sheik (Mojo)
FNB Connect Support
7th Floor, No. 3 First Place
Bank City
Cnr Pritchard & Simmonds Street
Johannesburg
0875750001
[email protected]
 
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