[Connectivity] Upload compression?

[Connectivity] Upload compression?
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reddawg90 @ 5th Nov 11:08AM:
[Connectivity] Upload compression?

New Dell i545s
Norton 360 3
Windows 7
Port St. Lucie FL

DSL report: Connection shows signs of upload compression
Download 7213 kb/s
Upload 1052 kb/s

What does "upload compression" mean?

Thanks for any help.

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gar187er @ 5th Nov 11:18AM:
Re: [Connectivity] Upload compression?

probably seeing power boost
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nerdburg @ 5th Nov 11:28AM:
Re: [Connectivity] Upload compression?

The test tries to detect compression in data by measuring upload of a file, then a less compressable file. It then measures the difference. If there is a difference, you get the warning.

Since cable modems does not compress files, the warning is likely due to speed fluctuations during the test.
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reddawg90 @ 5th Nov 11:35AM:
Re: [Connectivity] Upload compression?

Thanks for reply...I've never seen "upload compression" with my other computers with comcast.
Please excuse my inexperience. Why would my computer speed be compressed by power boost? I take that to mean that my connection speeds are slower because of this.
Thank you
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gar187er @ 5th Nov 04:21PM:
Re: [Connectivity] Upload compression?

i would assume that it might see the sudden increase, decrease in speed, and think there is something wrong....

and as nerdburg said, cable modems dont compress files....
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