tcp/ip optimizer

[ManBearPig]

im at a university, and i dld tcp/ip optimizer. well, i ran a speed test a couple times and i got around 12350 kbps, so i set it to 12000 (bc thats what i can round it to). I ran the speed test again and im getting around 16000 kbps. should i change it and put it to 16000 now? or should i just leave it @ 12000kbps?

none of this is illegal or tampering with the network is it?

thanks

 

[Atheus]

What?

Are you running this optimizer thing on the university's computers? Because that will seriously piss off the admins...

And what do you mean you set it? You set what?

 

[MrChad]

What is a "TCP/IP optimizer"? Sounds like snake oil to me ...

 

[imported_LoKe]

If you're modifying the restrictions your school has put in place for your connection, it's very likely that you're breaching your contract. They have limits set in place for their monthly/whatever budget (bandwidth?) as well as other reasons. What I would suggest to you, is to contact whoever it is within your university who handles the IT department and clear it with him/her. If he/she says that it's not acceptable, please, do everyone a favour and don't screw with it.

 

[ManBearPig]

Its on my computer, but they never told me about any such restrictions. ill look it up tomorrow and if i cant find and answer ill just ask somone. worse that can happen is a warning.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: Heen05
Its on my computer, but they never told me about any such restrictions. ill look it up tomorrow and if i cant find and answer ill just ask somone. worse that can happen is a warning.

You should have been required to sign a contract of an agreement of some sort at the beginning of your year.