Sympatico high speed Users.

DANIMAL · September 2nd, 2001, 04:56 PM

Just wondering what fixes or speed ups everyone is using.
and also what everone has the advanced settings of application settings set to.
I have mine set at private api and protocol driver.
This site only is driving me nuts it's like I have a 28.8 Dial up modem.

MacGyver · September 2nd, 2001, 08:24 PM

The first thing I would recommend is to dump Access Manager if you are using Win98, ME, or 2K. Use a freeware driver called RASPPPoE instead. You can download it here: <a href="http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/" target="_blank">http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/</a>

The next thing I would do is go to <a href="http://forums.speedguide.net:8117" target="_blank">http://forums.speedguide.net:8117</a> which is the TCP/IP analyzer. It will check out your current TCP/IP config and let you know if you have any problems.

Then go download Dr.TCP from <a href="http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html" target="_blank">http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html</a> - this will let you set the MaxMTU and RWIN settings with ease. The MaxMTU should be set to 1454 for Sympatico HSE as they use a weird network setup. Other broadband users should use 1492 instead. As for the RWIN, use the value suggested by the TCP/IP analyzer (link given above)

Finally, you should visit <a href="http://fastweb.sympatico.ca/test/" target="_blank">http://fastweb.sympatico.ca/test/</a> to test your speed. This site is located on Sympatico's backbone, so it's not subject to external network influence like the other popular testing sites are.

Let us know what your results are.

techs · September 2nd, 2001, 08:55 PM

Me too. I have a cable modem that zips me through everywhere else but the windrivers forums.

DANIMAL · September 4th, 2001, 09:34 AM

will try these things soon Mac thanks for the good site's I'll keep everyone informed.

September 20th, 2001, 02:17 PM

Macgyver,

I downloaded the DR.TCP and maximized my MTU and then went back to the link above to test again and it says I still have an MTU reading 1454. Do I need to reboot for this to change.

and also for the Rasppoe software do I need to rid my Access manager completely or can I have the option for using both. Because when I download it it says I have not Dialup adapter meaning network card.

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"What works for One person May not work for Another"
God Is My Judge

dLagace=DANIMAL

September 20th, 2001, 02:28 PM

Yes you need to reboot for any changes to your TCP/IP config to take effect.

If you're using RASPPPoE, you can dump Access Manager. They both do exactly the same thing, which is connect and authenticate you with the Sympatico network. Just that RASPPPoE uses the streamlined dial-up networking interface.

I wouldn't delete anything in the Network control panel unless you're absolutely sure you don't need it. I have a lot of "extra stuff" on my home PC but if I remove any of it my connection stops working.

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I help others in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ.

September 20th, 2001, 02:54 PM

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<font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva" size="2">Originally posted by MacGyver:
Yes you need to reboot for any changes to your TCP/IP config to take effect.

If you're using RASPPPoE, you can dump Access Manager. They both do exactly the same thing, which is connect and authenticate you with the Sympatico network. Just that RASPPPoE uses the streamlined dial-up networking interface.

I wouldn't delete anything in the Network control panel unless you're absolutely sure you don't need it. I have a lot of "extra stuff" on my home PC but if I remove any of it my connection stops working.

</font>

I rebooted for DR.TCP and still no changes,

and no I;m not using Raspppoe I can get it to install It keeps saying I have no Diual up devices when I open the Exe. from Winzip.

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"What works for One person May not work for Another"
God Is My Judge

dLagace=DANIMAL

September 20th, 2001, 03:02 PM

You have to be using Win98 or better in order to use RASPPPoE. Win95 users are out of luck.

Read the instructions carefully located here: http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/README98.HTM

You may have to install dial-up networking in Control Panel > Add Remove > Windows Setup > Communications

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I help others in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ.

September 20th, 2001, 03:38 PM

Quote:

<font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva" size="2">Originally posted by MacGyver:
You have to be using Win98 or better in order to use RASPPPoE. Win95 users are out of luck.

Read the instructions carefully located here: http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/README98.HTM

You may have to install dial-up networking in Control Panel > Add Remove > Windows Setup > Communications

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98........ I'm working on it.

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"What works for One person May not work for Another"
God Is My Judge

dLagace=DANIMAL

September 25th, 2001, 01:50 PM

http://www.geocities.com/dlagace20001/screenshot.rtf

This link has a screen shot of what happens when trying to install the rasspppoe.exe from winzip. I have followed the messages recieve and cannot get this program to install on Win2k.

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"What works for One person May not work for Another"
God Is My Judge

dLagace=DANIMAL

[This message has been edited by dlagace (edited September 25, 2001).]

September 2nd, 2001, 04:56 PM	#1
DANIMAL Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,991	Sympatico high speed Users. Just wondering what fixes or speed ups everyone is using. and also what everone has the advanced settings of application settings set to. I have mine set at private api and protocol driver. This site only is driving me nuts it's like I have a 28.8 Dial up modem. __________________ I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people.

September 2nd, 2001, 08:55 PM	#3
techs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: In one of the really, really Blue states. Posts: 5,157	Me too. I have a cable modem that zips me through everywhere else but the windrivers forums. __________________ "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." -Benjamin Franklin "I'm a hard worker." -George W. Bush

September 4th, 2001, 09:34 AM	#4
DANIMAL Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,991	will try these things soon Mac thanks for the good site's I'll keep everyone informed. __________________ I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people.

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September 2nd, 2001, 08:24 PM	#2
MacGyver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ottawa Posts: 4,231	The first thing I would recommend is to dump Access Manager if you are using Win98, ME, or 2K. Use a freeware driver called RASPPPoE instead. You can download it here: <a href="http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/" target="_blank">http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/</a> The next thing I would do is go to <a href="http://forums.speedguide.net:8117" target="_blank">http://forums.speedguide.net:8117</a> which is the TCP/IP analyzer. It will check out your current TCP/IP config and let you know if you have any problems. Then go download Dr.TCP from <a href="http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html" target="_blank">http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html</a> - this will let you set the MaxMTU and RWIN settings with ease. The MaxMTU should be set to 1454 for Sympatico HSE as they use a weird network setup. Other broadband users should use 1492 instead. As for the RWIN, use the value suggested by the TCP/IP analyzer (link given above) Finally, you should visit <a href="http://fastweb.sympatico.ca/test/" target="_blank">http://fastweb.sympatico.ca/test/</a> to test your speed. This site is located on Sympatico's backbone, so it's not subject to external network influence like the other popular testing sites are. Let us know what your results are.

September 20th, 2001, 02:17 PM	#5
dlagace Guest Posts: n/a	Macgyver, I downloaded the DR.TCP and maximized my MTU and then went back to the link above to test again and it says I still have an MTU reading 1454. Do I need to reboot for this to change. and also for the Rasppoe software do I need to rid my Access manager completely or can I have the option for using both. Because when I download it it says I have not Dialup adapter meaning network card. ------------------ "What works for One person May not work for Another" God Is My Judge dLagace=DANIMAL

September 20th, 2001, 02:28 PM	#6
MacGyver Guest Posts: n/a	Yes you need to reboot for any changes to your TCP/IP config to take effect. If you're using RASPPPoE, you can dump Access Manager. They both do exactly the same thing, which is connect and authenticate you with the Sympatico network. Just that RASPPPoE uses the streamlined dial-up networking interface. I wouldn't delete anything in the Network control panel unless you're absolutely sure you don't need it. I have a lot of "extra stuff" on my home PC but if I remove any of it my connection stops working. ------------------ I help others in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ.

September 20th, 2001, 03:02 PM	#8
MacGyver Guest Posts: n/a	You have to be using Win98 or better in order to use RASPPPoE. Win95 users are out of luck. Read the instructions carefully located here: http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/README98.HTM You may have to install dial-up networking in Control Panel > Add Remove > Windows Setup > Communications ------------------ I help others in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ.

September 25th, 2001, 01:50 PM	#10
dlagace Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.geocities.com/dlagace20001/screenshot.rtf This link has a screen shot of what happens when trying to install the rasspppoe.exe from winzip. I have followed the messages recieve and cannot get this program to install on Win2k. ------------------ "What works for One person May not work for Another" God Is My Judge dLagace=DANIMAL [This message has been edited by dlagace (edited September 25, 2001).]