topic Re: Site Speed in Community Spirit

Site Speed

not_for_sale — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:55:04 GMT

I switched from Cable to the NBN last week. One of the first things I noticed was that it took longer to refresh the page here. I just spoke with an NBN technician who suggested it could be a problem with the site. He also said that the NBN is not meant to be faster than cable and at times can, in fact, be slower.

Has anybody else noticed a slowing in speed when refreshing the page over the last week? If it isn't a problem with eBay then the NBN looks like it's going to be somewhat of a disappointment. I actually thought it would be faster! Should have done my homework better.

Re: Site Speed

kopenhagen5 — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:06:47 GMT

I went from adsl to nbn recently and it's a little faster with zero drop outs, unlike before.

Homework ? well doesn't everyone need to be on nbn by a certain time anyway ?

My neighbour had cable and it was cut off so they were forced onto the NBN.

Re: Site Speed

wide-world-of-stamps — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:09:32 GMT

We switched from NBN satellite to NBN fixed wireless when we moved a couple of weeks ago.

It's definitely a little bit faster now, as there's no satellite lag.

We have no idea about cable though, as we haven't had it for years (since we moved from a big coastal town to the country).

Re: Site Speed

not_for_sale — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:25:15 GMT

@kopenhagen5 wrote:
I went from adsl to nbn recently and it's a little faster with zero drop outs, unlike before.

Homework ? well doesn't everyone need to be on nbn by a certain time anyway ?
My neighbour had cable and it was cut off so they were forced onto the NBN.

By homework I mean I should have learned more so I wouldn't have had false expectations. As I mentioned, I thought it would be faster.

Re: Site Speed

domino-710 — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:30:38 GMT

LOL - so did most I think.

Sometimes - it's barely there.

Re: Site Speed

imastawka — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:32:57 GMT

We have always had cable to the house, and very fast internet.

NBN connected with no problems.

Speed is much faster - no lag time.

Ebay is no problem.

When you say cable, do you mean cable to the house? Cos the NBN doesn't (or shouldn't) disconnect the cable.

It should be faster, but depends on what package you subscribed to. We got the top speed package.

Have you done the usual?....clearing cookies and cache, changing browser maybe after

all that re-boot.

Re: Site Speed

not_for_sale — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:47:05 GMT

Yes, cable to the house. The technician ran tests at his end and everything seemed normal. I cleared the cookies, cache etc and ran a speed test and again all seemed ok. The only thing is the LAN light has been flashing on the modem since it was installed. I'm being told different things i.e. it's normal and it's not normal, but should settle. However, as I mentioned, the NBN technician said it is not meant to be faster than my previous service and could be slower at peak times - disappointing. I purchased the highest speed domestic package. Hopefully it will eventually kick in.

Re: Site Speed

imastawka — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:04:01 GMT

Have you tried re-booting the modem?

We have to do that occasionally.

Re: Site Speed

domino-710 — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:13:51 GMT

The only argument you have - if you have problems - is to turn off the power - remove the plugs - leave it for a bit - then - replace the plugs - turn on the power.

On the modem.

Through experience - that is the only way they know - you have problems.

It shows on their site.

Don't do that - they say all is working well - because nothing is showing their end.

Soooo - turn it off often. lol

Re: Site Speed

imastawka — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:17:04 GMT

According to google, the LAN flashing indicates traffic, that's all.

When there is browsing or traffic going through the network the 'transit' light will also start to blink. When the modem is connected directly to a computer to or a router the LAN light will appear. If you are connected and the light fails to appear this could indicate a problem with the Ethernet cable

What speeds are you clocking?

https://www.speedtest.net/run

Re: Site Speed

joz*garage — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:17:25 GMT

I found this site, well.. the board section anyway to be slower than any other, even though i've changed internet providers on NBN

Maybe it's time for ebay to upgrade the platform

Re: Site Speed

imastawka — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:22:22 GMT

I would hope no-one is using Internet Explorer anymore.

Ebay don't support it any longer, making it a problem browser

Re: Site Speed

joz*garage — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:29:10 GMT

Now it's loading quite well lol, i think it takes it's time when signing-in at first (for me?) then warms up??

Re: Site Speed

joz*garage — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:31:24 GMT

**waits for Richo to tell us to pull the choke out LOL

Re: Site Speed

not_for_sale — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:34:27 GMT

I've re-booted the modem about six times. Apparently from what I've been told, a 'fast' flashing LAN light can be an indication of a concern. Also as Joe mentioned, I find eBay to be the slowest site I visit. But it is slower now which is why I asked if anybody else has found a difference over the last week. I think I just have to accept that my expectations of the NBN were too high.

Re: Site Speed

joz*garage — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:38:12 GMT

iinet expected me to upgrade & no longer offered unlimited local and national calls, stuff that, so i went with TPG, cheaper too

Re: Site Speed

joz*garage — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:42:26 GMT

My stsytem seems to run smoother on NBN, so in essence - quicker?!

Re: Site Speed

imastawka — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:52:36 GMT

I don't think your expectations were high.

The NBN has been touted as the be-all and end-all, so you expected better internet.

But what speed are you getting for downloads?

Re: Site Speed

not_for_sale — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:05:52 GMT

47.5 Mbps

Re: Site Speed

imastawka — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:16:42 GMT

Then that's about as good as it gets. I'm afraid.

I just did mine and got 47.3