Best Free TCP Settings Tweaker
Whether you use a modem or broadband, you'll get a faster connection if you tweak your connection's TCP parameters.
Among the most important is MaxMTU, which needs to be set to the largest value possible without your data being broken up into smaller chunks en-route. Most techies determine MaxMTU by trial and error, pinging, or using different packet sizes but it's a tedious procedure and definitely not for beginners. TCPOptimizer will do the job for you automatically. Furthermore, it will use this value to advise you on your other TCP settings and then apply these values at the press of a button.
There are commercial programs that will do much the same thing but TCPOptimizer does it just as well and is totally free. The only minus is the lack of in-program help, however, you'll find a useful FAQ at the SpeedGuide website.
Website: http://www.speedguide.net/
Download link: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
Author: SpeedGuide.net
Current version: 2.0.3
Version date: January 06, 2006
License: Freeware
Download File size: 596KB
Operating Systems Supported: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: Yes
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: None
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Windows Vista includes a feature called Auto-Tuning which can cause noticeable drag and even crashing when browsing certain web sites or using some routers or other network hardware. This tip was pulled from PC Magazine and explains how to turn off auto-tuning and skip the spinning blue circle of death.
The simplest way to turn off auto-tuning is to launch a command prompt as an Administrator (type "cmd" into the Start box, right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator), then enter the following line:
netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled
That should do it, and turning it off won't likely have any adverse consequences. If you find otherwise, turn it back on with:
netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=normal
Thanks as always for this excellent site.
I loaded TCP Optimizer in hopes of helping with my rather slow dial-up modem downloads. After the program ran its modifications, I truly could tell no discernible difference in performance. For the record, I also tried the free version of ModemBooster and had negligible results. According to the download speed readings from my version of System Mechanic, neither program resulted in any significant change. Of course, it could be that my dedicated modem phone line simply will not support higher speeds...
Keep up the fine work!
There isn't an application out there that can manipulate the speed of your internet. Such applications are created in Protocol test enviroments, and such lab enviroments doesn't equal a home enviroment my friends. My internet speed constantly fluctuates due to time of day/traffic or the service provider being a pain in the ass by limiting it.
It isn't really true that no "application out there that can manipulate the speed of your internet".
Fossil driver-based applications , for example, often show a 10% increase in speed.
You can also pay for a dedicated line, or non-limited use. Conditions also vary drastically all over the world.
TCPOptimizer worked very well for me. For about 3 weeks my WiFi connection had been getting slower, down to 1Mbs and getting socket errors and time outs on web sites and news server. Downloaded, 1 run and reboot and back up to 54Mbs no errors and much improved connection speeds and network response.
Highly recommended, I'm a very happy bunny, thanks for yet another good tip Gizmo.
Ken.
Did a number (10) of speedtests. Ran TCP Optimizer, rebooted, cleared cache and ran the same speedtests again. No noticeable difference.
FWIW I share your skepticism about Tweakers, and I question the value of manipulating MTU size. I think the most critical factor for home users is simply line contention.
However, have you thought of becoming a site editor?
People who are willing to do their own tests, and back their own judgements, are exactly what we need!
Does it pay? Highly fluent in windows and tech support type stuff...
ABsolutely not (at least not in money).
But you're still welcome; sound like just what we want ... and we have some empty topics right now.
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