[SATLUG] OT: Network Analysis

[Daniel J. Givens]

scs at worldlinkisp.com wrote:
> Is there a network guru that can tell me what, if
> anything my speed test results are indicating
> (besides things  are slower than He_l.

Chances are, either your ISP has oversold its pipe, their provider has
oversold their pipe, or they are having some major issues. I would
complain. I had similar issues here in Montgomery with my cable company.
When a tech came out, he said they knew that the area was oversold and
were working on convincing the corporate office to upgrade the equipment
in the area. Several weeks later, I had fast internet again, but I ended
up getting a free month for my troubles.

> Traceroute runs normal till it leaves SA and enters
> the pipe, further hops time out so I can't pinpoint
> the offending link(s).

While major routers should respond to traceroute, but it could be
getting blocked along the way. It isn't terribly uncommon, but I would
sort of expect ISPs and core routers to accept the requests.

~Daniel