Re: Detecting Loss of Data Stream in LAN

katamasouth@xxxxxxxxxxx (Terry) wrote:

> If this is the incorrect group for this, please advise a better
> one.

> I have a home ethernet LAN with 4 PCs. Works just fine. However,
> my ISP is displaying miserable performance, i.e., I lose the web
> several times a day for a few seconds to maybe an hour. Not every
> day, but enough to be annoying. We've all been there!

> What I would like to do is monitor the data stream for presence or
> loss and log the loss and restore times.

> I'm sure there is software out there - preferably free of course
> :)

> TIA
> Terry - WB4FXD
> Edenton, NC

Terry,

Depending on your modem, you should be able to access it and get the
line stats. Check your manual for more info, or ask your ISP if he
can get them from his end. The stats will give your SNR which tells
how good the line is. Your ISP can explain more.

Next, monitor your TCP/IP speed online with Analogx NetStat (free):

http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/nsl.htm

Also check for more useful stuff here:

http://www.analogx.com/contents/download.htm

There are many DSL speed test sites. A lot of them are crap. Here
are two good ones. Both require Flash:

1. Check speed to different cities in USA:

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

2. Check speed to different cities around the world:

http://www.speedtest.net/

Regards,

Mike Monett
.

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