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surfer6900
14-12-2009, 14:20
Hi
New to 50MB and newsgroups & I'm fishing for some tips.
Used to using torrents for old UK TV shows but it seems that newsgroups may be better.
Using Grabit which is OK and some web based searches.

Want to try and make the most of my connection, and keep testing that It's functioning OK (with all the bad rep about 50MB on here)

Seen a deal on astraweb for $11 per month which looks OK. Any tips ?

My web browsing has been flakey ever since the install a few days ago, what speeds should I be achieving through wireless n ?

Thanks in advance

Sephiroth
14-12-2009, 14:57
Wireless n can run at the full speed of your subscribed service. What would stop that? contention in the wireless bandwidth from routers near you on the same channel.

As for what you want to do (i.e. flood your network area) - other's might offer advice because I don't do torrenting or equivalent.

surfer6900
14-12-2009, 15:28
Hmmmm...
I was hoping that wasn't the case !!!
I haven't got over 2mbs downloading yet.....

Sephiroth
14-12-2009, 15:53
Ah - that'sbecasue of the area problems VM is having all over the UK. Or there's something specifically wrong with your install or modem.

Are there times of day when it's OK?

surfer6900
14-12-2009, 16:14
Not had it long enough to say yet, I'll persevere and see what happens....