RoadRunner 5MB/sec upgrade THUR NIGHT

[jaymer]

Was told that everyone will be upgraded to the higher speed overnight on Thursday.

[CANDY76MAN]

sweet :D

[Zimmy]

I got it.
Now if Tivo will update me to 7.0 it will be a great weekend ;)

[DSquare]

I saw the speed increase yesterday. One observation and I hope it has to do with all the maintance upgrades but I can't seem to keep an IP longer than a day now. I know we are issued a dynamic IP but I was able to go 6months or longer before the speed upgrade without losing the IP.

[Drain]

:D MY downloads used to be around 350K, now they are close to 600K!! BTW, I never turn off my router. I have had the same IP address for months. I remote control the home computer from the office so that I can manage a Fantasy Football league.

Dave.

[DSquare]

I never turn off my router neither, and I actually have my router setup using a static ip. But ever since wednesday morning I have gone thru proabably over 10 different ips. Before wednesday I had the same IP for god nows how long. Im just hoping its because of the recent changes to the network and not something permantly

[mgd2win]

confused...download speed smoking 4.2Mb to 4.9 depending on test site...but upload still in the 350K range give or take no matter what test I use ?

[DSquare]

they didnt increase upload bandwith, just download from 3meg to 5meg.

[SixIron]

Hey, now I'm pulling the same speed as when I first got RR (Oct 97).

[pdjernes]

Same old speed for me.

Phil

2005-01-07 16:00:10 EST: 1484 / 353
Your download speed : 1520415 bps, or 1484 kbps.
A 185.5 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 362357 bps, or 353 kbps.
:(

[bdraw]

It is hard to get consistent results when your speed is 5MB. I am really disabpointed with the upload, I need that more than the download. I like to RDP into my computer from wherever and I could really use the extra speed.

[CANDY76MAN]

It is hard to get consistent results when your speed is 5MB. I am really disabpointed with the upload, I need that more than the download. I like to RDP into my computer from wherever and I could really use the extra speed.

good reason to switch to the fios service if you can get it...it has much higher upload speed than bhn for the same price.

[katana]

Just did a speed test...haven't recieved the upgrade. Anything I have to do? Will the upgrade function the same if I'm using a router?

[FTBoomerIII]

When I did mine last week, they told me to reboot my pc, my router and my cable modem.

[goalie99]

FYI, I got hit with the upgrade in Manatee. No VOIP from BHN, just a normal RR customer. good stuff

[jaymer]

what sites are yall using to check your speed?
I d/l 4 shows in 1 hour via TORRENTS, and that was faster than I ever did over the past 3-4 months, but haven't nailed down an exact rate yet.

[djkilla]

I use the following:

http://www.tampabay.rr.com/Tools/DownloadTest.cfm

-D j K i l l a-

[CANDY76MAN]

I use the following:

http://www.tampabay.rr.com/Tools/DownloadTest.cfm

-D j K i l l a-

my download leveled off around 600 kbps on the rr test...it started at over 1000 though but dropped quickly.

I used to get a steady 350 kbps so i guess mine has gotten the increase...I think?

[jaymer]

yep, you got it!
i even got 600KB/sec on my wireless HTPC - sweet!

[dprice]

600 K....sweet....now I need to do something besides check email and surf two forums....

Don

[CANDY76MAN]

I just downloaded a 110 mb file in less than three minutes 8O
I deffinantly have the upgrade :D

[drummer]

I have an old Motorola Cybersurfer Wave modem. My download speed is still about 300K. I'm in NW Hillsborough. I thought I got an email from Brighthouse telling me of the speed increase. Should I just wait or call them about getting a new modem?

[FTBoomerIII]

Try this website, you may have to hit the button that tells you to run the test again.


http://us.mcafee.com/root/speedometer/test_1500.asp

[CANDY76MAN]

I have an old Motorola Cybersurfer Wave modem. My download speed is still about 300K. I'm in NW Hillsborough. I thought I got an email from Brighthouse telling me of the speed increase. Should I just wait or call them about getting a new modem?


I got a email about the upgrade about 4 days after the upgrade...so you should get one if they upgrade you...I'de call and findout.

[LuZZo]

I have an old Motorola Cybersurfer Wave modem. My download speed is still about 300K. I'm in NW Hillsborough. I thought I got an email from Brighthouse telling me of the speed increase. Should I just wait or call them about getting a new modem?

I'm in the exact same boat - I'm going to give them a call on Monday and see if they need to swap modems.

[drummer]

I have an old Motorola Cybersurfer Wave modem. My download speed is still about 300K. I'm in NW Hillsborough. I thought I got an email from Brighthouse telling me of the speed increase. Should I just wait or call them about getting a new modem?
Just to let everyone know. You do need a newer modem if you want the speed increase. I swapped out my Cybersurfer for a new Motorola Surfboard and now have the speed increase. Download are now over 500K.

[jgs9455]

I had the Toshiba modem and saw the upgrade. I am now on the new Motorola due to signal issues.

[BigPicture]

Can anyone here tell me who exactly do I contact at Brighthouse to get a new modem in Pinellas county?

Thank you.

[drummer]

Can anyone here tell me who exactly do I contact at Brighthouse to get a new modem in Pinellas county?

Thank you.

I just stopped by their office on Linebaugh in Tampa and gave them the old modem and asked for a new one. I would just go to your nearest office in Pinellas county to your home and do the same. By the way don't go at noon. When I left the Linebaugh office there were 15 people in line. Here's a link with office locations for Pinellas. Make sure you bring the power supply also. http://tampabay.mybrighthouse.com/site/ContactUs/Pinellas.cfm

[BigPicture]

Thanks drummer.

[gmclaughlin]

Just to clarify: You only need a new modem if you have one of the very old Ericcson models. Everything else has been tested to work fine.

Enjoy the upgrade.

Greg