Ad: Manage updates with the Download App
ie8 fix

Wireless Internet forum: HELP: fast browser speed, slow connection for dif. programs

by: ttrumpeteric March 9, 2012 9:15 AM PST

Like this

0 people like this thread

Staff pick

Resolved question

HELP: fast browser speed, slow connection for dif. programs

by ttrumpeteric - 3/9/12 9:15 AM

I'm on OS X 10.7, intel i5 macbook pro w/ 8gb DDR3 ram.

Browsing on Chrome, speakeasy clocks my speed at 1.3mb/sec for download and 0.3mb/sec for upload.

My activity monitor clocks me at 3KB/ sec download and 63KB/sec upload. Needless to say, browsing is super fast, uploading via dropbox or connecting with other programs is super slow.

Same story on multiple wireless networks. I used iAntivirus and the scan came up clean. Any ideas?

ttrumpeteric has chosen the best answer to his/her question.
Click here to view the answer that was selected.


ttrumpeteric has chosen the best answer to his/her question!
Click here to view the answer that was selected.

Answer This
Ask for clarification
Report offensive post
Email to friend
Answers
Answer Best answer as chosen by user ttrumpeteric

Remember this old saying?

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 3/9/12 9:22 AM

In Reply to: HELP: fast browser speed, slow connection for dif. programs by ttrumpeteric

"A man with 2 watches is never sure what time it is."

This extends to apps as well as one app may be more adept at adjusting to different connections and speeds.

--> There is one clue here. You scanned for a virus when I have yet to read there is a virus for OS X today. You may have some antivirus installed that is creating issues.
Bob


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

Thanks Bob

by ttrumpeteric - 3/9/12 5:13 PM

In Reply to: Remember this old saying? by R. Proffitt Moderator

Hey Bob,

Thanks for the response.

I actually discovered a couple hours ago, right as I left for work, that I had set a maximum upload speed for some of the programs. So you are completely correct.

Also good call on the antivirus. I had not used a service previously but downloaded one off CNET today when I started having "problems." Thanks for the rational, helpful insight.

Eric


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

Glad it helped.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 3/9/12 9:38 PM

In Reply to: Thanks Bob by ttrumpeteric

Sorry I can't guess what's different from stock settings. The best we can hope for is to lay it out in plain view and let folk comment. Then see what unfolds.

Thanks for the update.
Bob


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

Forum Icon Legend

  • UnreadUnread
  • ReadRead
  • Locked threadLocked thread
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  • ModeratorModerator
  • CNET StaffCNET Staff
  • Samsung StaffSamsung Staff
  • Norton Authorized Support TeamNorton Authorized Support Team
  • AVG StaffAVG Staff
  • avast! Staffavast! Staff
  • Webroot Support TeamWebroot Support Team
  • Acer Customer Experience TeamAcer Customer Experience Team
  • Windows Outreach TeamWindows Outreach Team
  • DISH staffDISH staff
  • Dell StaffDell Staff
  • Intel StaffIntel Staff
  • QuestionQuestion
  • Resolved questionResolved question
  • General discussionGeneral discussion
  • TipTip
  • Alert or warningAlert or warning
  • PraisePraise
  • RantRant

You are e-mailing the following post: Post Subject

Your e-mail address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the e-mail and in case of transmission error. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose.

Sorry, there was a problem emailing this post. Please try again.

Submit Email Cancel

Thank you. Sent email to

Close

Thank you. Sent email to

Close

You are reporting the following post: Post Subject

If you believe this post is offensive or violates the CNET Forums' Usage policies, you can report it below (this will not automatically remove the post). Once reported, our moderators will be notified and the post will be reviewed.

Offensive: Sexually explicit or offensive language

Spam: Advertisements or commercial links

Disruptive posting: Flaming or offending other users

Illegal activities: Promote cracked software, or other illegal content

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Submit Report Cancel

Your message has been submitted and will be reviewed by our staff. Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.

Close

Your message has been submitted and will be reviewed by our staff. Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.

Close

You are posting a reply to: Post Subject

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Please refer to the CNET Forums policies for details. All submitted content is subject to CBS Interactive Site Terms of Use.

You are currently tracking this discussion. Click here to manage your tracked discussions.

If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem generating the preview. Please try again.

Duplicate posts are not allowed in the forums. Please edit your post and submit again.

Submit Reply Preview Cancel

Thank you, , your post has been submitted.

> Click here to view your post. > Manage your tracked discussions. > Track this discussion. Close

Thank you, , your post has been submitted and will appear on our site shortly.

Close

You are requesting a clarification of the question: Post Subject

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Please refer to the CNET Forums policies for details. All submitted content is subject to CBS Interactive Site Terms of Use.

You are currently tracking this discussion. Click here to manage your tracked discussions.

If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem generating the preview. Please try again.

Submit Clarification Request Preview Cancel

Thank you, , your post has been submitted.

> Click here to view your post. > Manage your tracked discussions. > Track this discussion. Close

Thank you, , your post has been submitted and will appear on our site shortly.

Close

You are posting an answer to the question: Post Subject

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Please refer to the CNET Forums policies for details. All submitted content is subject to CBS Interactive Site Terms of Use.

You are currently tracking this discussion. Click here to manage your tracked discussions.

If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem generating the preview. Please try again.

Submit Answer Preview Cancel

Thank you, , your post has been submitted.

> Click here to view your post. > Manage your tracked discussions. > Track this discussion. Close

Thank you, , your post has been submitted and will appear on our site shortly.

Close
close

Click here to be notified via e-mail when someone submits an answer.

Would you like to resolve this question? close

Based on your response, it looks like this question has been answered.



Sorry, there was a problem resolving this question. Please try again.

Resolve Leave unresolved