Is it my computer,embarq or firefox?

Get help and discuss anything related to tweaking your internet connection, as well as the different tools and registry patches on the site. TCP Optimizer settings and Analyzer results should be posted here.
Post Reply
GypsyFool
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:24 pm

Is it my computer,embarq or firefox?

Post by GypsyFool »

I can't figure out what the problem is.On tests, everything appear fine.Yet I still have problems with page rendering and general web surfing.I don't know if it is my computer,firefox, or just Embarq?

3520/768 dsl

Image

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 07.02.2010 15:59
IP address: 67.235.xxx.xx
Client OS: Windows XP

TCP options string: 020405b40103030101010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 128480 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 1 bits (2^1=2)
Unscaled RWIN : 64240
Recommended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920, 1027840
BDP limit (200ms): 5139kbps (642KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 2056kbps (257KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 56
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

Image


tracert http://www.speedguide.net

Tracing route to speedguide.net [68.67.73.20]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms 192.168.2.1
2 * 7 ms 7 ms fl-**-***-***-*.dhcp.embarqhsd.net
3 6 ms 6 ms 6 ms fl-**-***-***-***.sta.embarqhsd.net
4 12 ms 12 ms 12 ms ge-6-7.car1.Tampa1.Level3.net [4.53.168.13]
5 12 ms 11 ms 12 ms ae-2-5.bar1.Tampa1.Level3.net [4.69.133.50]
6 35 ms 35 ms 35 ms ae-6-6.ebr2.Atlanta2.Level3.net [4.69.137.114]
7 30 ms 30 ms 30 ms ae-16-51.car2.Atlanta2.Level3.net [4.68.103.11]

8 37 ms 37 ms 37 ms 4.71.254.82
9 37 ms 37 ms 37 ms speedguide.net [68.67.73.20]

Trace complete.

ping http://www.speedguide.net

Pinging speedguide.net [68.67.73.20] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55
Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55
Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55
Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55

Ping statistics for 68.67.73.20:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 36ms, Maximum = 36ms, Average = 36ms
Top
User avatar
akbarri
Posts: 935
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:21 pm
Location: Caterpillar Inc

Post by akbarri »

GypsyFool wrote:I can't figure out what the problem is.On tests, everything appear fine.Yet I still have problems with page rendering and general web surfing.I don't know if it is my computer,firefox, or just Embarq?
try Google Chrome & Compare :D
GypsyFool wrote: 3520/768 dsl

Image
Image
quite GOOD result :thumb:
GypsyFool wrote: « SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 07.02.2010 15:59
IP address: 67.235.xxx.xx
Client OS: Windows XP

TCP options string: 020405b40103030101010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 128480 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 1 bits (2^1=2)
Unscaled RWIN : 64240
Recommended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920, 1027840
BDP limit (200ms): 5139kbps (642KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 2056kbps (257KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 56
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)
NICE settings :thumb:
GypsyFool wrote: tracert http://www.speedguide.net

Tracing route to speedguide.net [68.67.73.20]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms 192.168.2.1
2 * 7 ms 7 ms fl-**-***-***-*.dhcp.embarqhsd.net
3 6 ms 6 ms 6 ms fl-**-***-***-***.sta.embarqhsd.net
4 12 ms 12 ms 12 ms ge-6-7.car1.Tampa1.Level3.net [4.53.168.13]
5 12 ms 11 ms 12 ms ae-2-5.bar1.Tampa1.Level3.net [4.69.133.50]
6 35 ms 35 ms 35 ms ae-6-6.ebr2.Atlanta2.Level3.net [4.69.137.114]
7 30 ms 30 ms 30 ms ae-16-51.car2.Atlanta2.Level3.net [4.68.103.11]

8 37 ms 37 ms 37 ms 4.71.254.82
9 37 ms 37 ms 37 ms speedguide.net [68.67.73.20]

Trace complete.

ping http://www.speedguide.net

Pinging speedguide.net [68.67.73.20] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55
Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55
Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55
Reply from 68.67.73.20: bytes=32 time=36ms TTL=55

Ping statistics for 68.67.73.20:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 36ms, Maximum = 36ms, Average = 36ms
[/QUOTE]

put ur modem away from electromagnetical device : speaker, fan, etc :)

# OS: Windows, Linux # Browser: Blink, Gecko, Presto, Webkit + Squid + Bind
Top
GypsyFool
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:24 pm

Post by GypsyFool »

Looking at the status bar, it is slow connecting and slow as well transfering the data. don't know if that would be strictly a browser problem or not.As is, there are some things i don't like about google chrome - there is no direct way to disable the autofill drop down which i have no use for, nor is there a way to disable the spell check which again i have no use for.Sites also aren't loading or rendering any faster.

Could it be I have Windows firewall, as well as router firewall? or would that not do anything for speed?
Top
User avatar
akbarri
Posts: 935
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:21 pm
Location: Caterpillar Inc

Post by akbarri »

Google Chrome :
Disable the autofill drop down :
# Option > Under The Hood > UNTICK "Use a suggestion ...."

Disable the spell check :
# Option > Under The Hood > Change Font & Language Settings > Language > UNTICK "Check Spelling"

Windows Firewall & Router Firewall, ACT Differently.
Don't Disable Router Firewall! but if ur AV already include Firewall, u can disable "Windows Firewall". (Use 1 Software Firewall)
U could replace ur Windows Firewall with other Firewall Software, if u choose an AV without Firewall.

# OS: Windows, Linux # Browser: Blink, Gecko, Presto, Webkit + Squid + Bind
Top
GypsyFool
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:24 pm

Post by GypsyFool »

I tried Google Chrome, but it still takes about 20 seconds before any page connection is made, let alone rendering is started.
Top
User avatar
akbarri
Posts: 935
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:21 pm
Location: Caterpillar Inc

Post by akbarri »

post HJT log

# OS: Windows, Linux # Browser: Blink, Gecko, Presto, Webkit + Squid + Bind
Top
GypsyFool
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:24 pm

Post by GypsyFool »

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 2:14:50 PM, on 7/4/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll

--
End of file - 1517 bytes
Top
User avatar
akbarri
Posts: 935
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:21 pm
Location: Caterpillar Inc

Post by akbarri »

wow it so short & clean :D
did u finished WINXP clean installation?

1. Install AV > http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
2. Install MS Patch & Hotfix > http://update.microsoft.com/
3. Update IE6 to IE8 > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/intern ... sites.aspx
4. Update all HW Drivers
5. WinSockFix > http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/W ... 15337.html

# OS: Windows, Linux # Browser: Blink, Gecko, Presto, Webkit + Squid + Bind
Top
GypsyFool
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:24 pm

Post by GypsyFool »

I have all the drivers.

Wouldn't the Winsck fix thing just reset everything meaning i would have to tweak it all again?

Maybe i should try open dns? since im still having these problems after the reinstall, cant really be my computer, as i did a format install.

the cap on the cable is loose a bit, would that be causing some interference? only other thing i can think of.
Top
casterm8Ze
New Member
Posts: 4
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:22 am

Post by casterm8Ze »

can someone plz help.. im a newbie..I can't figure out what the problem is....my internet connection is too slow...and i dont know where the problem is.can it be on my computer or can it be on the router im using...im from philippines..tnx in advance guyz!!!
Top
casterm8Ze
New Member
Posts: 4
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:22 am

Post by casterm8Ze »

Image
Top
casterm8Ze
New Member
Posts: 4
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:22 am

Post by casterm8Ze »

http://www.pingtest.net/result/19953048.png
Top
User avatar
akbarri
Posts: 935
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:21 pm
Location: Caterpillar Inc

Post by akbarri »

@ casterm8Ze, create new thread :D

# OS: Windows, Linux # Browser: Blink, Gecko, Presto, Webkit + Squid + Bind
Top
casterm8Ze
New Member
Posts: 4
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:22 am

Post by casterm8Ze »

im sorry im a newbie..can you teach me how to make a new thread????
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Broadband Tweaks Help”