[GRLUG] An ISP question

[Bob Kline]

On 8/11/06, Michael Mol <mikemol at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 8/11/06, Bob Kline <bob.kline at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Yes,  multiple data streams.
> >
> > I'm not quite sure what Comcast's game
> > would be if it is capping data rates.  I have
> > a personal account,  and while it's still
> > possible for there to be multiple users,
> > I'm not sure why Comcast would fold that
> > in to its package.
>
> Have you called their tech support lately?  Makes me want to get a
> speakerphone.  I'm sure they do anything they can to reduce their call
> volume.
>
> I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if they capped individual TCP
> streams to keep people with routers with bad QoS rules from adding to
> their tech support queue length.  In my experience, the average
> computer user blames the service providor for problems without looking
> for a cause closer to home.
>
> Erm...Not that I'm accusing you of that. :)
>


But,  in your own way,  you bring up a another
test.  I am indeed behind a router.  I'll hook my
PC up directly to the cable modem and see if
that makes any difference.  Good point.

And yes,  I would like to find someone to blame.
Just not me.....  ;-)

    -Bob