Ipstar

[digitele]

Mine is way slow today. Anyone else?

Regards

[Rimmer]

Test at 2010 hours on my 512kbps IPStar CSLoxinfo package

Download Speed: 515 kbps (64.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 195 kbps (24.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

[raslin]

Early morning OK but the nearer you get to lunch time the slower.

Better at weekends

[digitele]

Test at 2010 hours on my 512kbps IPStar CSLoxinfo package

Download Speed: 515 kbps (64.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 195 kbps (24.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Rimmer, not too bad really. Why haven't you switched to TOT IPStar? 1/2 the cost, I think.

I had CSLoxinfo and it was terrible. Speed, customer service and billing. It was 4,000 Baht for 512/256

TOT is 2,000 Baht, I've had it for 4 months and have just received first bill. So far so good.

I also recommend to others some speed enhancments. My setup:

512/256 connected to DLink wireless access point, PC running XP Pro.

-Turn on CBR in the SAT modem (Constant Bit Rate) PM my for password.

-Use TCP otimizer. Set at 900ms latency and your speeds 512/256 and MTU of 1500

-OPTIONALLY use the XP tweak mentioned on this board, it doesn't hurt anything.

Then, run some speed tests. You'll see marked improvement! Enjoy..

I am getting 517/307 steadily today.

Regards

[digitele]

Test at 2010 hours on my 512kbps IPStar CSLoxinfo package

Download Speed: 515 kbps (64.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 195 kbps (24.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Test at 2010 hours on my 512kbps IPStar CSLoxinfo package

Download Speed: 515 kbps (64.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 195 kbps (24.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Rimmer, not too bad really. Why haven't you switched to TOT IPStar? 1/2 the cost, I think.

I had CSLoxinfo and it was terrible. Speed, customer service and billing. It was 4,000 Baht for 512/256

TOT is 2,000 Baht, I've had it for 4 months and have just received first bill. So far so good.

I also recommend to others some speed enhancments. My setup:

512/256 connected to DLink wireless access point, PC running XP Pro.

-Turn on CBR in the SAT modem (Constant Bit Rate) PM me for password.

-Use TCP otimizer. Set at 900ms latency and your speeds 512/256 and MTU of 1500

-OPTIONALLY use the XP tweak mentioned on this board, it doesn't hurt anything.

Then, run some speed tests. You'll see marked improvement! Enjoy..

I am getting 517/307 steadily today.

Regards

Edited May 31, 2007 by digitele

[Gary A]

Yesterday I tried the speed test an it was nearly stalled on about 150 on download. Today it is better. It nearly stops moving on about 260. I don't have the patience to watch the bar move. I'd guess it would take about 10 minutes to complete both tests. I have given up on complaining. If I can connect at all, I'm forced to be satisfied since I have no other options.

[phazey]

It's probably worse this time of year because of rainy season too......

[swain]

I have a tt&t dsl land line now.. but I am thinking about moving farther into the country. My speed here is about 512 down and 256 up ... very happy with it.. as I have a voip phone which I do all my biz on. Question is ... are any of you using voip phone like skype or packet 8, vonage etc..with your IPSTAR or like service and if you are ... what has been your experience.

[Rimmer]

Test at 2010 hours on my 512kbps IPStar CSLoxinfo package

Download Speed: 515 kbps (64.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 195 kbps (24.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

Rimmer, not too bad really. Why haven't you switched to TOT IPStar? 1/2 the cost, I think.

I had CSLoxinfo and it was terrible. Speed, customer service and billing. It was 4,000 Baht for 512/256

TOT is 2,000 Baht, I've had it for 4 months and have just received first bill. So far so good.

I also recommend to others some speed enhancments. My setup:

512/256 connected to DLink wireless access point, PC running XP Pro.

-Turn on CBR in the SAT modem (Constant Bit Rate) PM my for password.

-Use TCP otimizer. Set at 900ms latency and your speeds 512/256 and MTU of 1500

-OPTIONALLY use the XP tweak mentioned on this board, it doesn't hurt anything.

Then, run some speed tests. You'll see marked improvement! Enjoy..

I am getting 517/307 steadily today.

Regards

I haven't switched because six months later I'm still waiting.

Story from TOT engineer is that the modems run hot and stop working.

I've paid them money, they have looked at the site and got a signal, I have had a large concrete pad put down for the dish and still N O T H I N G..............

From what Gary A says I'm best to stick with IPStar CSLoxinfo at least it is there and it works.

[digitele]

I have a tt&t dsl land line now.. but I am thinking about moving farther into the country. My speed here is about 512 down and 256 up ... very happy with it.. as I have a voip phone which I do all my biz on. Question is ... are any of you using voip phone like skype or packet 8, vonage etc..with your IPSTAR or like service and if you are ... what has been your experience.

I use skype. Even video conference everyday. Works very nicely. Had problems with other VOIP platforms

on satellite, but Skype is the way to go on SAT links.

[digitele]

I haven't switched because six months later I'm still waiting.

Story from TOT engineer is that the modems run hot and stop working.

I've paid them money, they have looked at the site and got a signal, I have had a large concrete pad put down for the dish and still N O T H I N G..............

From what Gary A says I'm best to stick with IPStar CSLoxinfo at least it is there and it works.

Same thing happened to me. TOT site survey then nothing for months.

Since then I had a lightning strike (SAT modem, AP and UPS battery - died)

Wife called and they replaced the modem, fine tuned the dish aim (100% signal - was 92%)

They took care of us very well and I gave them a purple piece of paper

You are in Pattaya, It's the same crew. Do you want me to call them? PM me if so.

I am very happy with the setup now and I know all their guys.

[Mai Krap]

TOT IPStar was great about a year ago, its crap today. Now it seems every time I leave the house it resets and my computer has to be shut down in order to resume downloads. I don't expect it to get any better since the biggest problem is their cheepo IPStar uplink boxes and doubt they will replace them ever. Its best to stick with a ADSL line and get your own first class Router so you can control it. Also try to find the CAT 2Meg line if you can, the closer you live to a CAT office the better your speed will be today, tomorrow, well thats tomorrow, who knows considering the current history of crappy internet lines in Thailand.