Windows 7 Network Buffer Size

[nehoma]

Hi guys
I am experiencing a slow broadband speed and a diagnostic test says the following:-

"The theoretical network limit is 41.31 Mbps The NDT server has a 84.0 KByte buffer which limits the throughput to 5.02 Mbps Your PC/Workstation has a 63.0 KByte buffer which limits the throughput to 1.90 Mbps The network based flow control limits the throughput to 1.94 Mbps"

Can anyone please tell me what to do about this

 

[nmsuk]

nehoma,

Do you have a VirginMedia connection by any chance? They're rolling out upgrades at the moment. If on Virgin give them a call and they'll run some tests on the connection and reset the modem if necessary.

Just out of interest what are you using for diagnostics?

 

[nehoma]

Not virgin.
I am with Zen on a BT phone line

cant remember the diagnostics website.
can you recommend one please

 

[nmsuk]

Do a Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test and post the download, upload and ping results please.

 

[nehoma]

upload speed 0.35 Mbs
Download speed 1.9Mbs

possible speed 8 Mbs
usual speed was 7Mbs plus or minus 500kbs