Internet 5 Promo bad performance. 2gig fine. [solved]

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Well, I got a sim swap and the problem is solved! Wonderful.

Sorry if I might have come across as aggressive in my previous posts. I was just very upset. Now the problem is solved and all is well.

Cheers guys.
 
I also did a tracert to mybroadband.co.za

Tracing route to mybroadband.co.za [41.203.21.137]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 * * * Request timed out.
2 59 ms 59 ms 59 ms 172.16.2.1
3 60 ms 59 ms 89 ms 172.16.2.129
4 58 ms 59 ms 69 ms 196.25.251.125
5 57 ms 59 ms 69 ms 196.43.11.234
6 77 ms 65 ms 59 ms 196.43.25.206
7 158 ms 179 ms 169 ms mtn-gw.telkom-ipnet.co.za [196.25.165.198]
8 58 ms 59 ms 69 ms tb-cr-1.za--tb-pr-1.za-a.mtnns.net [196.44.18.14
0]
9 67 ms 79 ms 59 ms ct-cr-2.za--tb-cr-1.za.mtnns.net [196.44.31.134]

10 77 ms 89 ms 79 ms rb-cr-1.za--ct-cr-1.za.mtnns.net [196.44.31.128]

11 78 ms 89 ms 89 ms 196.44.31.97
12 107 ms 89 ms 78 ms ge4-0-0.gw17.jnb6.za.mtnbusiness.net [196.30.1.3
7]
13 97 ms 85 ms 109 ms vlan9.hr3.jnb6.za.mtnbusiness.net [196.30.156.13
6]
14 86 ms 79 ms 89 ms core-router1.jnb2.host-h.net [196.30.213.108]
15 87 ms 89 ms 89 ms core-access-switch1-vlan1001.jnb.host-h.net [41.
72.136.53]
16 86 ms 89 ms 78 ms mybroadband.co.za [41.203.21.137]

Trace complete.

I am in the Randburg area. I also seem to have the same problem as Linctagon - 16 hops vs the 13 on his faster sim....

http://www.speedtest.net/result/2175754953.png

My pings seem to be much faster than his, yet I am still getting slower pings and speeds on speedtest.net.... Although this speedtest was particularly slow for me even. normally get 1.5mbps or so. I also find it odd why my upload is always much faster than my download...

I think I'll also go do a swim swop :P
 
Glad to see it solved. Interesting question: what Cell_ID you are connected now? Did it changed? Did you follow these testing route? Remember, only if your modem is Huawei.
I guess you use E367 modem (judging from QoS field). If it is Huawei model, you can force your modem frequency and test if it still connect. Don't do it with ZTE modem! You need the latest MDMA beta, go to the band config, change to custom, deselect all except UMTS 2100MHz and see if it can register to the network. The same with UMTS 900MHz. If you can register on particular frequency with one SIM, but not with another one, we have explanation for a case.
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@SAdata:
I don't think it was problem of extra hops in OP case. Your network response is very stable and fast. Only comparison with prepaid non-roaming SIM would give some clue.
 
sajunky said:
@SAdata:
I don't think it was problem of extra hops in OP case. Your network response is very stable and fast. Only comparison with prepaid non-roaming SIM would give some clue.
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So what you're saying is the routing isn't what's making it slow in lingtacus's case? It is rather the different cell on the tower that he's connected to?
 
I got the mdma program. My stick seems to switch between cell xx104 and xx101. On 104 I get speeds in the 1mbps's. When its conncetd to xx101 I get 4mbps!? I tried that force band config and I could only register on umts 2100. Umts 900 got a better signal - it picked up the signal but it couldn't register on it.
 
SAdata said:
I got the mdma program. My stick seems to switch between cell xx104 and xx101. On 104 I get speeds in the 1mbps's. When its conncetd to xx101 I get 4mbps!? I tried that force band config and I could only register on umts 2100. Umts 900 got a better signal - it picked up the signal but it couldn't register on it.
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The same xx?
As you are unable to register, I think the stronger 900MHz signal comes from some other network provider (likely Cell C). It could be 8ta, in testing stage (blocking normal users).

From your perspective it is important to change orientation of the modem to prevent it jumping out from the cell. Signal strenght (RSSI) is less important here. I always tune my modem position to the best SNR. If your modem don't support SNR, look at RSSI.

BTW, I can't really say about Linctagon problem. We didn't receive feedback regarding band selection testing. Yes, it was not linked to routing.
 
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sajunky said:
The same xx?
As you are unable to register, I think the stronger 900MHz signal comes from some other network provider (likely Cell C). It could be 8ta, in testing stage (blocking normal users).

From your perspective it is important to change orientation of the modem to prevent it jumping out from the cell. Signal strenght (RSSI) is less important here. I always tune my modem position to the best SNR. If your modem don't support SNR, look at RSSI.

BTW, I can't really say about Linctagon problem. We didn't receive feedback regarding band selection testing. Yes, it was not linked to routing.
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Yea both xx are 21. So 21101 and 21104. How do you tune your modem to the SNR or RSSI? By angling it? PS I just have the cheap hauwei e173 modem
 
SAdata said:
Yea both xx are 21. So 21101 and 21104. How do you tune your modem to the SNR or RSSI? By angling it? PS I just have the cheap hauwei e173 modem
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As difference is only on the last digit, you connect to the same tower using the same frequency band (as tested), not much important in this case.
But YES to the question, also changing position. Short USB cable, Y-type for better power or self powered USB 2.0 hub (then cable can be longer).
 
ok, thanks sajunky, i will fiddle :p you are very knowledgeable on this subject, thanks for the held and kudos to you :)
 
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