Possible tweaking involved?

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:03 am

Here are my results.

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 08.25.2007 01:55
IP address: 68.116.xx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405b401010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 65535 (NOT multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 0
Unscaled RWIN : 65535
Reccomended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920
BDP limit (200ms): 2621kbps (328KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 1049kbps (131KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 107
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

Here are my modem readings.

Modem Rx Power: +5.3dmv
Modem Rx SNR: 34.2db
Modem Tx Power: 47.7
CMTS Rx SNR: 30.8

I have Charter cable and im on there 5mb/512kbps plan. I usually 4892mb down and 486kbps up. Im also behind a linksys befsr41 v4.0 with newest firmware router. Also here is a traceroute.

Tracing route to http://www.yahoo-ht3.akadns.net [209.131.36.158]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 192.168.1.1
2 15 ms 6 ms 5 ms 10.213.96.1
3 8 ms 7 ms 7 ms 68-116-79-233.or.charter.com [68.116.79.233]
4 7 ms 7 ms 8 ms 68-116-79-133.or.charter.com [68.116.79.133]
5 15 ms 18 ms 16 ms svl-edge-09.inet.qwest.net [65.113.33.109]
6 17 ms 16 ms 20 ms svl-core-02.inet.qwest.net [205.171.14.97]
7 18 ms 15 ms 15 ms pax-brdr-02.inet.qwest.net [205.171.205.30]
8 16 ms 16 ms 16 ms if-1-1.core3.PDI-PaloAlto.Teleglobe.net [207.45.
213.133]
9 19 ms 17 ms 16 ms ix-6-2.core3.PDI-PaloAlto.Teleglobe.net [207.45.
213.130]
10 17 ms 17 ms 17 ms g-0-0-0-p140.msr1.sp1.yahoo.com [216.115.107.49]

11 18 ms 20 ms 19 ms te-9-1.bas-a1.sp1.yahoo.com [209.131.32.23]
12 18 ms 18 ms 17 ms f1.http://www.vip.sp1.yahoo.com [209.131.36.158]

Trace complete.

trogers · Post by **trogers** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:47 am

Try the following with TCP Optimizer:

General Settings tab:
Custom settings - check
Modify All Network Adapters - check
network adapter selection - your NIC
MTU 1500
TTL - 64
TCP Receive Window - 128480
MTU Discovery - Yes
Black Hole Detect - No
Selective Acks - Yes
Max Duplicate ACKs - 2
TCP 1323 Options:
Windows Scaling - checked
Timestamps - uncheck

Advanced Settings tab:
Max Connections per Server - 10
Max Connections per 1.0 Server - 20
LocalPriority - 1
Host Priority - 1
DNSPriority - 1
NetbtPriority - 1
Lan Browsing speedup - optimized
QoS: NonBestEffortLimit - 0
ToS: DisableUserTOSSetting - 0
ToS: DefaultTOSValue - 80
MaxNegativeCacheTtl - 0
NetFailureCacheTime - 0
NegativeSOACache Time - 0
LAN Request Buffer Size - 32768
Then select "Apply Changes" and reboot to take effect

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:11 pm

Thanks for your reply and settings. It "seems" to be moving quicker. I headed on over to dslreports.com and took there tweak test with the settings you suggested. Before I got all smileys and no suggestions. It said everything was looking good. They just suggested I become pingable. But now. It says this.

http://www.dslreports.com/tweakr/block: ... via=normal

Notes and recommendations:
Choose RWIN between 48180 and 125560

trogers wrote:Try the following with TCP Optimizer:

General Settings tab:
Custom settings - check
Modify All Network Adapters - check
network adapter selection - your NIC
MTU 1500
TTL - 64
TCP Receive Window - 128480
MTU Discovery - Yes
Black Hole Detect - No
Selective Acks - Yes
Max Duplicate ACKs - 2
TCP 1323 Options:
Windows Scaling - checked
Timestamps - uncheck

Advanced Settings tab:
Max Connections per Server - 10
Max Connections per 1.0 Server - 20
LocalPriority - 1
Host Priority - 1
DNSPriority - 1
NetbtPriority - 1
Lan Browsing speedup - optimized
QoS: NonBestEffortLimit - 0
ToS: DisableUserTOSSetting - 0
ToS: DefaultTOSValue - 80
MaxNegativeCacheTtl - 0
NetFailureCacheTime - 0
NegativeSOACache Time - 0
LAN Request Buffer Size - 32768
Then select "Apply Changes" and reboot to take effect

trogers · Post by **trogers** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:24 pm

KoRnGtL15 wrote: Notes and recommendations:
Choose RWIN between 48180 and 125560

That is the main difference between Speedguide's TCP Optimizer and other tweak programs. Here, we recommended to first calculate RWIN to the largest even mulitples of MSS without Window scaling.

When bandwidth or latency demands RWIN to be higher than 65535, we recommend to set RWIN higher by the next scale factor:

For MTU = 1500 and MSS = 1460

Unscale RWIN = MSS x 44 = 64240
Next scaled RWIN = 64240 x 2 = 128480 - for US bandwidth 5-8 mbps
And the next = 128480 x 2 = 256960 - for US bandwidth 8-16 mbps

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:10 pm

Got ya. Thanks again for the help!

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:25 pm

trogers,

Like I said. Everything is moving great now. But I did forget to post a new report from your new settings. Is everything ok still and optimal?

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 08.28.2007 22:23
IP address: 68.116.xx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405b40103030101010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 128480 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 1
Unscaled RWIN : 64240
Reccomended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920
BDP limit (200ms): 5139kbps (642KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 2056kbps (257KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 43
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

trogers · Post by **trogers** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:38 pm

Your settings look all okay. Keep your comp spyware free and happy surfing.

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:58 am

trogers,

I need your help asap! Would really appreciate it. I just upgraded my connection to 10mb/1mb. You optimized my connection for 5mb/512 with TCP Optimizer. I am currently using those settings until you can fix me up and optimize me again for my new service. Here are my results with the new service upgrade.

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 04.30.2008 00:56
IP address: 68.116.xx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405b40103030101010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 128480 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 1
Unscaled RWIN : 64240
Reccomended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920
BDP limit (200ms): 5139kbps (642KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 2056kbps (257KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 42
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

Rollingstone · Post by **Rollingstone** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:07 am

Try the following with TCP Optimizer:

General Settings tab:
Custom settings - check
Modify All Network Adapters - check
network adapter selection - your NIC
MTU 1500
TTL - 64
TCP Receive Window - 256960
MTU Discovery - Yes
Black Hole Detect - No
Selective Acks - Yes
Max Duplicate ACKs - 2
TCP 1323 Options:
Windows Scaling - check
Timestamps - uncheck

Advanced Settings tab:
Max Connections per Server - 10
Max Connections per 1.0 Server - 20
LocalPriority - 1
Host Priority - 1
DNSPriority - 1
NetbtPriority - 1
Lan Browsing speedup - optimized
QoS: NonBestEffortLimit - 0
ToS: DisableUserTOSSetting - 0
ToS: DefaultTOSValue - 80
MaxNegativeCacheTtl - 0
NetFailureCacheTime - 0
NegativeSOACache Time - 0
LAN Request Buffer Size - 32768
Then select "Apply Changes" and reboot to take effect

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:24 am

Thanks! How am I looking now?

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 04.30.2008 01:23
IP address: 68.116.xx.xxx

TCP options string: 020405b40103030201010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 256960 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 2
Unscaled RWIN : 64240
Reccomended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920
BDP limit (200ms): 10278kbps (1285KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 4111kbps (514KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 42
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

Rollingstone wrote:Try the following with TCP Optimizer:

General Settings tab:
Custom settings - check
Modify All Network Adapters - check
network adapter selection - your NIC
MTU 1500
TTL - 64
TCP Receive Window - 256960
MTU Discovery - Yes
Black Hole Detect - No
Selective Acks - Yes
Max Duplicate ACKs - 2
TCP 1323 Options:
Windows Scaling - check
Timestamps - uncheck

Advanced Settings tab:
Max Connections per Server - 10
Max Connections per 1.0 Server - 20
LocalPriority - 1
Host Priority - 1
DNSPriority - 1
NetbtPriority - 1
Lan Browsing speedup - optimized
QoS: NonBestEffortLimit - 0
ToS: DisableUserTOSSetting - 0
ToS: DefaultTOSValue - 80
MaxNegativeCacheTtl - 0
NetFailureCacheTime - 0
NegativeSOACache Time - 0
LAN Request Buffer Size - 32768
Then select "Apply Changes" and reboot to take effect

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:52 am

I am using a Toshiba PCX2200 cable modem and found out it could be holding back my speed. Are your settings still optimal overall for 10mb/1mb service? Or will I need to make changes again when picking up my new modem to get full speeds?

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:01 pm

Guess my speeds are now optimal with your new settings. Picked up a new modem and have full speeds now. Thanks again!

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:45 pm

Question. If I was to upgrade to the 16mb/2mb tier. Would my current settings work okay with that or would I need to come back and report for you guys can set me up again?

trogers · Post by **trogers** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:50 pm

KoRnGtL15 wrote:Question. If I was to upgrade to the 16mb/2mb tier. Would my current settings work okay with that or would I need to come back and report for you guys can set me up again?

Set this

TCP Receive Window - 256960

to this

TCP Receive Window - 513920

for 16/2 mbps line.

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:47 pm

Sorry to bring this back from the dead. I thought it would be better then making a whole new thread. I upgraded to the 16mb/2mb tier about a week or so ago. General question. The slider that is in the optimizer. Am I suppose to move that to the 16,000kbps since I am on the 16mb/2mb tier now?

dlsayremn · Post by **dlsayremn** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:12 pm

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:54 am

I am back again. We are getting another upgrade in the next 2 weeks or so. Charter cable is increasing the 16mb/2mb to 20mb/2mb. Which we are currently on the 16mb/2mb tier. I wanted to know if any changes need to be made when we get that new speed increase of 20mb/2mb or are my current settings fine? Thanks guys.

trogers · Post by **trogers** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:01 am

KoRnGtL15 wrote:I am back again. We are getting another upgrade in the next 2 weeks or so. Charter cable is increasing the 16mb/2mb to 20mb/2mb. Which we are currently on the 16mb/2mb tier. I wanted to know if any changes need to be made when we get that new speed increase of 20mb/2mb or are my current settings fine? Thanks guys.

TCP Receive Window set at 513920 is good for speed of up to 24 mbps within North America.

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:06 am

Thanks trogers. I will leave it as is. Do you suggest moving the slider in tcp/ip optimizer to 20? I have it on 16 with the custom settings you guys suggested.

Rollingstone · Post by **Rollingstone** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:25 pm

Do you suggest moving the slider in tcp/ip optimizer to 20?

When using Custom Settings, no need to move the slider !

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:33 pm

Hey guys,

I am back. Still with Charter on the 20mb/2mb plan. Recently they implemented PowerBoost. Basically gives me faster speeds for a few seconds or when not many are using the network. Do I need any more tweaking using the SG TCP/IP Optimizer or are the settings still fine? Also. I heard we will be getting a upgrade. From 20mb/2mb to 20mb/5mb Will I need to adjust any thing with in SG TCP/IP Optimizer?

Rollingstone · Post by **Rollingstone** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:00 pm

KoRnGtL15 wrote:Hey guys,

I am back. Still with Charter on the 20mb/2mb plan. Recently they implemented PowerBoost. Basically gives me faster speeds for a few seconds or when not many are using the network. Do I need any more tweaking using the SG TCP/IP Optimizer or are the settings still fine? Also. I heard we will be getting a upgrade. From 20mb/2mb to 20mb/5mb Will I need to adjust any thing with in SG TCP/IP Optimizer?

First, do a TCP Analyzer test

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:40 am

Here you go.

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 11.01.2009 00:40
IP address: 68.116.xx.xxx
Client OS: Windows XP

TCP options string: 020405b40103030301010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 513920 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 3 bits (2^3=8)
Unscaled RWIN : 64240
Recommended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920, 1027840
BDP limit (200ms): 20557kbps (2570KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 8223kbps (1028KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 40
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

Rollingstone wrote:First, do a TCP Analyzer test

Rollingstone · Post by **Rollingstone** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:35 am

Just keep it ! Or try TCP Window 1027840 !

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:59 am

Thanks. I went ahead and made the adjustment. Hope I made the right choice.

Rollingstone wrote:Just keep it ! Or try TCP Window 1027840 !