I found a better speed test for satellite internet

**Bandwidth** · 05-17-2009 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by grohgreg

Nonetheless, I guess since both 174.34.146.18 and 174.34.146.20 are in Atlanta (and you're in Florida
Who's playing games now?

//greg//

The server is located in a datacenter in Atlanta. And yes I'm in Florida as are half our staff and over half our registered membership. We also have an admin that's in Seattle, Wa.

And your point is?

**Bandwidth** · 05-17-2009 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by grohgreg

Nothing more complicated than clicking on
ISPgeeks.com Satellite ISP Network Trace Route, Testing and Analysis

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But you're the one who told me to run a trace to that specific IP address. So what's with the firewall? I suggested several days ago that you had bigger problems with that site. Or is this going to be my fault now too?

//greg//

<sigh>

I can run a thousand tracerts to our server (both of those ip's) and so can anyone else without it triggering an alert. You obviously did something you shouldn't. I suppose I could dig a little and pull up exactly what you did beyond the logs I posted but it's pointless (kinda like banging your head against the sidewalk).

I'm going to say this one time. The only way you would get the unlicensed message is if you attempted to run the applet locally from your box or webserver without our authorization.

Now back to the actual thread topic. Do you anything else constructive to add Greg?

**grohgreg** · 05-17-2009 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Bandwidth

And your point is?

Well, I guess what it boils down to is that you're on a site full of satellite pros, attempting to promote "a better speed test for satellite". Whereas you may not care for my delivery, I've offered technically sound advice - which seems to have been perfunctorily ignored.

So for all your bluster, I think you're still taking giant steps sideways. And you're right, both IP addresses are responding now. You obviously had both of them in some kind of maintenance mode during the attempts I just mentioned - for reasons you obviously care not to disclose.

//greg//

**Bandwidth** · 05-17-2009 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by grohgreg

Well, I guess what it boils down to is that you're on a site full of satellite pros, attempting to promote "a better speed test for satellite". Whereas you may not care for my delivery, I've offered technically sound advice - which seems to have been perfunctorily ignored.

So for all your bluster, I think you're still taking giant steps sideways.

//greg//

You've offered nothing but a hard time, harrassing not only others in this thread but also myself. I came here to clear up an obvious mistake post made by bwporker and all you've done since is be a royal pain in the ass. I'm not trying to promote anything. I personally don't care if you use the tools or not. None of us at the site made the changes for YOU Greg. We made them because there appeared to be a need. If you think we're going to make any changes or stop trying to help because God Greg has spoken you are sadly mistaken. Now kindly stop polluting the thread and get lost. Let other people get some posts in and lets see what develops.

**grohgreg** · 05-17-2009 07:12 PM

You're big on generalities, but seem to be falling a bit shy on substantive responses, not to mention actual results. Not for any lack of me or Tobi trying to point you in the right direction either. I'm just having a hard time swallowing that bit about your just being here to clear up a mistake "somebody else" made. That was about a week ago now, wasn't it?

So anyway, ok - you'll get your wish. Since you seem convinced of being able to provide this "better speed test for satellite internet", I'm gonna kick back and see just how many folks you can actually fool here.

//greg//

**Bandwidth** · 05-17-2009 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by tobifelinis

Ok something else that may be throwing glitches in the test.

My current Ip is 97.73.68.124.

but look i can make the test show different. These two test were made just minutes apart. But one has Turbo page enabled and one has it off.

The first one shows my current IP.

The second one shows the proxy server at the NOC. It thinks my IP is 97.73.64.145

And my tps Ip has changed this many times today.

Well the chart won't paste here. But it is ten times already.

Tobi I would appreciate knowing what your results on TCP and SPEED tests as they are now and also how the overall summary rating of your results was. Remember to use the Satellite ISP Tools option instead. Thank you.

**tobifelinis** · 05-17-2009 07:26 PM

Just for fun

Here is the test with my turbo page disabled. (Note this is not how the normal person would run the test) But, this way in clearly shows the firewall in Las Vegas and my current iP. But does not make it past the firewall. With the turbo page on ( the normal method of use) it does not show the firewall nor does it show my currently assigned IP. it just stops at one of the NOC servers.

The map still shows the trace going to Germantown Maryland. This would totally confuse the average user and cause them to think that they were going thru the Germantown NOC which is not the case as my NOC is in Las Vegas.

And just for the heck a trace from me to the mystery server in Atlanta.

**tobifelinis** · 05-17-2009 07:30 PM

And there are others who don't understand speed test also.

[Speed] Speed tests vary by type & location - dslreports.com

**rockymtnhigh** · 05-17-2009 08:18 PM

Enough with the bickering like little kids. Are you guys really arguing over a speed test?

Stay on topic or do not post. Thank you.

**Bandwidth** · 05-17-2009 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by tobifelinis

And there are others who don't understand speed test also.

[Speed] Speed tests vary by type & location - dslreports.com

Very true. Bwporker proves this by his original post. I take some responsibility because the tests were poorly described and usage instructions were lacking a bit, actually a lot. We've seen the problem before. I still stand behind the results of both the TCP and Speed/Cap Tests and they should be a reasonable benchmark for those who know how to use the tests. The Route Quality may be pretty useless for you guys however as it's served from the server outward. BUT BUT BUT there is another way around this problem. I'm going to pm you a link where you can download run an applet that will essentially run the route test in reverse. You game? If so I'll prepare it tonight and have it to you by tomorrow mid day. I'm spent and need to get some work done.