problems with internet on pc VIA bluetooth...pls help!

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Yeskia

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#1309 5-Sep-2003 18:58

Thanks again freitasm. I tried the test and my speed is pathetically slow @4.9kbps :(
Is there something i can do to change this? Can it be the bluetooth connection or its my isp speed is bad??

Also the modem which is being used now is the default bluetooth modem. If I change to bluetooth for nokia modem, will it make a difference?

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#1311 5-Sep-2003 19:01

When using GPRS your provider is the ISP. You can check with then. Installing the modem driver might change something, but in my case I'm not using it at all and it works fine.

Also, if there's a proxy (even a transparent one), then speed shown will be between the server and the proxy, not your computer.

One other test you can certainly do is simply ping a host, like www.wired.com and see the times you get.

Yeskia

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#1312 5-Sep-2003 19:07

Just an after thought....can it also be due to my usb? I think its usb 1 and not usb 2.

Thanks alot for quick replies freitasm.

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#1315 5-Sep-2003 19:13

No, the USB interface will not impact on this...

You're welcome; it just happens that I'm updating the news at this time...

Yeskia

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#1318 5-Sep-2003 19:35

haha...good for me and thanks to news :p

Later on today, I will try the same settings on my office pc. It somehow has been more bluetooth friendly. Lets see if there is any difference? Will share the results with u....thanks for all your help once again!

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#1321 5-Sep-2003 23:26

update:

I called up my provider and they confirm that the speed I shud be getting is 17kpbs but Im getting only 4??? He said its due to the tower near to me? So basically the speed is dependant to the tower u r closest to? is that true?? sounds like a whole load of bull to me.

thanks for replies/comments

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#1322 5-Sep-2003 23:32

Being closer to a tower should help increasing speed. But there's also the problem of sharing the bandwidth. Have a look in our What is GPRS? article to find out more...

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#1324 6-Sep-2003 03:33

Update:

Average speed @work(average of 3 tests) = 20.1 kbps.

I have a LAN access @work so dont need da speed. @home, is where i need it....and im gettin only 4? ;(

Now wot do I do??? Wish there was a way to mirror da office pc @home.

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