Recent content by rocketkidd777

Verizon tech never showed ;) I'll write any updayes that are relevant later on.

A Verizon tech will be at my house tomorrow morning, so I'll let you know how it goes!

Thanks for the reply! I have the same results with the test in Internet Explorer. I have also tried plugging directly into the interface box, but I have the same speed results there as well.

Update!! I will be applying at BTI (Berks Technical Institute) here in Reading, PA. I will go for BTI's 24 month "Internet/Network Engineering" program. I will receive an associates degree, and will complete various cisco/microsoft certifications during the 24 month period at school. Here's a...

I received my router today, and my line's performance is still the same. Any ideas? I'm really in a jam here. Thanks!!

My picture pretty much says it all. I have a new Westell 7500 modem/ router combo from Verizon. After over 20 hours on the phone I've realized Verizon tech support is a total waste of time. When I run a speakeasy speed test I can see that my downstream only downloads for a second then stops then...

Wow, thank you all so much for the thoughts on college education! I'm tempted to wait a year before going back to school. I graduated high school a few months ago, and I'm 19. I have a decent paying job, and a bargain on rent. My only concern is that I would somehow fall behind on technology or...

As far as i know, most of my credits will transfer, thankfully :) As far as school just being a door opener, that makes me feel even more strongly against accruing a massive debt obtaining that first degree :P

Thanks so much for the advice!! Due to the current condition of our economy, I'll be leaving Devry. Hopefully I'll soon be off to a state school for the second semester. Thanks again!!

I have been going to a Devry campus in Philadelphia for 1 semester now studying networking. I've taken 5 classes so far. I love the computer field. I've always had a fascination for technology. I'm pretty sure that its what I want to do for a living. I'm VERY undecided about staying. Devry is...