An Interesting Tweak for GPRS Users!

[Bandung_Dero]

Thought I'd share this with you.

I was just reading an article in APC Magazine, tried the tweak then low and behold a very noticeable performance increase. This option relates to Xp, I don’t know if Vista or Windows 7 have the same option. Has to do with the operating system reserving 20% (by default) of the connection bandwidth for it’s own use whether needed or not.

To try it:-

Start>Run “gpedit.msg” (no quotes)
GoTo – Local Computer Policy/Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/
Network/QOS Packet Scheduler/Limit Reservable Bandwidth.

Click on Enable and set it to Zero. The OS will then only use what it needs, works for me!

[JesusDominga]

gpedit.msg

Is that correct as not finding and running XP? Would enjoy a faster speed, as occasionally use this type of ISP.

TY...........JD

[Peterplay]

No gpedit.msg on my xp computer and how can a msg file be run (asks a XP illiterate).

[Charlieb]

gpedit.msc

[Peterplay]

Thank you mr Charlieb. I configured the "0" and I'll report back if it improves the GPRS performance.
Do you have to start up again ?
P

[Bandung_Dero]

Sorry guys, fat fingers! Yes its--- gpedit.msc

[Bandung_Dero]

Just to add:

Using this site http://www.speedtest.net/ testing to several locations inc. BKK, sites in Aust and the US I had an 7.2% increase in download speed and 8.5% increase in upload speed. Did not reboot after config changes.