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Hi this is my first post in the forum, glad to be with you guys.
I would just like to know what useful features or un-useful features that i can do in the 192.168.100.1 config page, what do all the features mean and is there anything i can get in trouble for editing.
Also are there any other config pages that arent on the main page i.e
http://192.168.100.1/example
Also could you tell me how to increase my speed (legal tips)
Currently i am on 2MB (just upgraded yesterday from 750)
especially: Set Search Frequency Parameters
it is an ambit NTL 200 modem
Raistlin
15-03-2005, 14:22
Hi neo123,
:welcome: to CF, glad to have you aboard.
Not sure about the answers to your questions TBH but I'm sure someone will be along soon who can help.
In the meantime, sit back, kick off your shoes, and relax :D
Also could you tell me how to increase my speed (legal tips)
1) Ring ntl
2) Say 'Can I have 3Mb broadband please?'
3) Wait
4) Enjoy
This was the offencive post...sorry lol
Raistlin
15-03-2005, 14:28
no offence but i can see why you have 1,422 posts. Please post somthing useful.
Ouch!! That was harsh!!
TBH, I think that's about the only thing you can do.....
Unless of course you are using USB and not Ethernet to connect, if you are changing over to an Ethernet connection will help slightly.....
Oh im sorry. I didnt mean to be so abrupt, its just i wanted an answer thats all. Can we be friends still? i am using Ethernet aswell btw
A good place to look is
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/cmtips/index.html
Covers a lot of useful info on CM diagnostics etc
philquinney
15-03-2005, 14:34
Hey neo123,
BBKing is an expert. There have been posts on this board before asking how to get things you shouldn't get so BBKing just replied with the morally correct way of doing things.
As for how to keep things running at full efficiency: definitely use Ethernet as Raistlin suggested. Other than that you should be good to go!
Oh, don't forget to check for spyware. I recommend Spybot Search and Destroy. Its a free download but donate if it helps you.
Phil.
PS: You don't need to modify anything on your CableModem at all. In fact if you did you could cause yourself big problems.
Ok so BBking is the person thatll gimme the answer?
ian@huth
15-03-2005, 14:38
Have a browse through Robin Walkers site http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/cmtips/index.html
Raistlin
15-03-2005, 14:39
Ok so BBking is the person thatll gimme the answer?
Actually BBKing gave you an answer, just not the sort of answer you were expecting ;)
Take a look at the link that was provided above and see if any of that answers your question.
ok....so there is nothing there at all that is of any use to me, i did have a look on the page and there isnt that much there.
Is there any 'patches' that can be 'applied' to get the 'most' out of my connection?
Is there any 'patches' that can be 'applied' to get the 'most' out of my connection?
Yep. You can call Ntl and get them to 'patch' your connection and you'll be getting a 3MB download instead of 2MB. You will have to pay £37.99 a month for it though :)
lol i 'knew' that these ' ' would make you think it was somthing sinister, i dont want to break the law or my contract, im just wondering if there are any decent optimizing patches out there.
Raistlin
15-03-2005, 14:56
lol i 'knew' that these ' ' would make you think it was somthing sinister, i dont want to break the law or my contract, im just wondering if there are any decent optimizing patches out there.
The answer to your question would appear to be "no", sorry.
badnbusy
15-03-2005, 15:24
The connection can only go as fast as the service you are paying for. There are a few tweaks such as optimizing your MTU/RWIN, but really, these don't do much.
Are you not getting the full 2Mb out of your connection? Why the need to go faster?
lol raistlin your a 'funny' 'guy'. Ok thanks for help on this one guys hopefully there will be many more annoyingly 'pointless' posts in the future
Raistlin
15-03-2005, 16:06
:rolleyes:
Settle down guys......admin watching.
CF can be so funny at times :D
Raistlin
15-03-2005, 16:16
A perfectly reasonable question was asked.....
A number of perfectly reasonable answers were given.....
I'm about as settled as I'll ever be :D
Settle down guys......admin watching.more than one ;)
lol surely you dont think i was acting hostile? If you did i didnt mean to. But its all good between us. even though i seem to 'like' using 'quote' signs.
:P
If you really want to "tweak" your connection speed then you could try contacting either of these people
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/member.php?u=39
or
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/member.php?u=1586
and give them your I.P address and account info and I'm sure they could sort you out ;)
Seriously though tinkering with anything in the config pages can cause problems and if you screw up your connection you will have to pay to have it sorted out. Get caught "tampering" with your config file to increase your service speed and you stand to lose your connection and quite a chunk of cash.
Oh by the way...i did some of my own research on the tweaking, And here is some guys if its any help.
http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
There are numerous things and patches here that i found improved my speed. Also i am using firefox 1.0.1 and made some tweaks to that which speeds it up.
Thos would be the MRU tweaks etc as mentioned earlier and the firefox connections tweaks are listed on this forum if you want to make sure you are fully software tweaked ;)
Sorry it was already posted when i posted lol
ian@huth
15-03-2005, 16:38
Oh by the way...i did some of my own research on the tweaking, And here is some guys if its any help.
http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
There are numerous things and patches here that i found improved my speed. Also i am using firefox 1.0.1 and made some tweaks to that which speeds it up.If you had a look at Robin Walkers site that I mentioned earlier in this thread you would have seen the Speedguide site and others mentioned on the Network Tweaks page.
paulyoung666
15-03-2005, 16:43
assuming you are using xp then messing about with settings will produce no tangible results apparently , i read it somewhere , more likely you will bugger up your connection and have to reset stuff , i read that as well ;) :D :D :D
If you are using XP SP2 there are some tweaks here (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=314053) that might be useful- make sure you are comfortable with editing the registry though. SP2 limits the number of simultaneous TCP connections to 10 and this can cause problems if you use p2p software.
There is nothing that you can do to the modem to change performance- any firmware changes are done from the ntl side, but the modems can easily handle 2/3 meg.
If you are looking to tweak the connection then you need to look at your pc more than the modem. As others have mentioned:
- check for spyware/viruses
- disable p2p software when you are not using
- check MTU size
- use any browser tweaks (such as the firefox ones that you have)
- eliminate any firewall software
- if you are using a router, make sure that the MTU on the pc and router are matching (or the router is set to automatic)
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