What is a 1Mbps capped line? - GoFuckYourself.com

cheekycherry · 05-03-2006, 06:35 PM

My server is going slow as shit, host says I have a 1Mbps capped line.

Not knowing much about this, could somebody offer a simple unbiased explanation, do I need burstable to overcome this problem. The server does not use much bandwidth at all really. Probably less than 30 gig per month approx.

cheekycherry · 05-03-2006, 06:39 PM

No techie types on?

chaze · 05-03-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cheekycherry

My server is going slow as shit, host says I have a 1Mbps capped line.

Not knowing much about this, could somebody offer a simple unbiased explanation, do I need burstable to overcome this problem. The server does not use much bandwidth at all really. Probably less than 30 gig per month approx.

OMG 1 meg is like DSL and is not enough for any website. Most higher end hosts allow burst up to 10 megs for shared accounts.

Also there is different quality with bandwidth and running a network, slowness can be caused by several means.

Remember the main reason why people leave a website is because it's too slow!

cheekycherry · 05-03-2006, 06:58 PM

Yeah, I'm learning slowly...

This dedicated server is slower (download speeds etc) than my old host was on a shared account.

Ok, so I guess I NEED burstable bandwidth, and if they can't/don't offer it, I should move?

My sales HAVE been shitty these past week or two, can't help but think this slow server is the reason.

chaze · 05-03-2006, 07:08 PM

Glad to help.

Here is a good article on how slow websites lose money:

http://www.doctorebiz.com/v3/010425.htm

Sosa · 05-03-2006, 07:10 PM

you could host that yourself at home in most cases!

madawgz · 05-03-2006, 07:18 PM

thats very slooooooooooooooooooooooow

Rebecca Love · 05-03-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sosa

you could host that yourself at home in most cases!

no kidding! poor girl needs her line bumped up. she has a dedicated server. shouldnt be a problem?

cheekycherry · 05-03-2006, 07:25 PM

Thanks for the help...

I know what you're saying about slow sites... the Internet masses have ADD, very short attention spans and if they don't get what they want NOW, they click away... I do it myself.

That article was written in 2001 and broadband is much more widespread now so it's less of an issue on file size for more and more people, but speed of site - I accept is still massively important.

Will see if they can go burstable, if not I'll get another host.

rock-reed · 05-03-2006, 07:28 PM

1 megabit is about 320 gigs of transfer per month

Project-Shadow · 05-03-2006, 08:05 PM

A 1Mbps capped line will never output more than ~100kbps you have 320gb/month of bandwidth however you'd have to push the 1mbps constantly to use it all.

Essentially you're creating a bottleneck. Most hosting providers offer uncapped servers and you pay for the bandwidth.

After Shock Media · 05-03-2006, 08:07 PM

Just step up to a 10mbps server.

05-03-2006, 06:35 PM	#1
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	What is a 1Mbps capped line? My server is going slow as shit, host says I have a 1Mbps capped line. Not knowing much about this, could somebody offer a simple unbiased explanation, do I need burstable to overcome this problem. The server does not use much bandwidth at all really. Probably less than 30 gig per month approx.

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madawgz 8.8.8.8 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noordermarkt Posts: 30,509	thats very slooooooooooooooooooooooow __________________ TAEMDLRMSKRJIXMRLSMRJ.

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After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Just step up to a 10mbps server. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

05-03-2006, 06:39 PM	#2
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	No techie types on?

05-03-2006, 06:58 PM	#4
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	Yeah, I'm learning slowly... This dedicated server is slower (download speeds etc) than my old host was on a shared account. Ok, so I guess I NEED burstable bandwidth, and if they can't/don't offer it, I should move? My sales HAVE been shitty these past week or two, can't help but think this slow server is the reason.

05-03-2006, 07:08 PM	#5
chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	Glad to help. Here is a good article on how slow websites lose money: http://www.doctorebiz.com/v3/010425.htm

05-03-2006, 07:10 PM	#6
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	you could host that yourself at home in most cases!

05-03-2006, 07:25 PM	#9
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	Thanks for the help... I know what you're saying about slow sites... the Internet masses have ADD, very short attention spans and if they don't get what they want NOW, they click away... I do it myself. That article was written in 2001 and broadband is much more widespread now so it's less of an issue on file size for more and more people, but speed of site - I accept is still massively important. Will see if they can go burstable, if not I'll get another host.

05-03-2006, 08:05 PM	#11
Project-Shadow Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,340	A 1Mbps capped line will never output more than ~100kbps you have 320gb/month of bandwidth however you'd have to push the 1mbps constantly to use it all. Essentially you're creating a bottleneck. Most hosting providers offer uncapped servers and you pay for the bandwidth.