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when moving from DSL to cable, is there a stuttering in buffering?

the PC and smartphone were connecting to DSL (single digit MBps)

how they connect to cable ISP which is 10 times faster.. but interestingly, there is a long buffering that is happening in the beginning after everytime the connection is made.. but after few minutes all becomes smooth browsing experience.

is there a setting change that needs warranted when you throw a device which was working on low speed wifi to hi(gher)-speed?

could you share your personal experience in such a switch and what to expect or what else?

thanks so much!

Andy M

Are you still using the same wifi hardware on the cabled connection as you did on the dsl? If so then upgrading the internet line doesn't actually change the speed of the wifi itself. (Depends if you are using B, G, or N for the Wifi. I think (from memory) B supports upto 11mbps, G supports upto 54mbps and N supports 150/300mbps)

That said any videos will always buffer slightly depending on connection speed/stability to ensure a smooth playback. On wifi there is always more chance of the odd data packet drop here and there so it may buffer slightly more to compensate.

Also, just because you have a faster connection at your side the upload from the video site will still be the same, if it's not fantastic it will still try to buffer the same amount regardless of how fast your line is.

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The modem is upgraded with the Cable connection (compared to the older DSL one that is not used anymore). the prev supports max 7Mbps.. new 45+

is there a tool or website that could calculate how much data packet drop happens during a specific time of being online? (that may be one way to make sure the devices are working seamlessly with the new wifi connection?)

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Andy,thx for ping option