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tropo
08-28-2015, 02:25 AM
Thank you for this, I'm logging off & driving straight to Best Buy as soon as rush hour is done today. My RTT is showing a steady and totally debilitating "Poor" all day today which makes no sense considering. If the fix is as easy as getting a new ethernet cable I'm gonna be over the moon.

RTT is primarily influenced by physical distance from the server. Assuming the SM server is somewhere in the US, the absolute best I can achieve would be mid to high 200's (ms). As it is I usually show just over 300 ms on the Ranking Page, which is about the best I can hope to achieve no matter what I do as I live a very long way from the server.

As for the statement: "Minimizing the data transfer time between your computer and our servers will reduce the delay in your chat room.".... that's good to know. I'll have to move to the US.:)

hyori
08-28-2015, 06:00 AM
^^ My RTT is very good, actually near perfect when I don't splitcam and I am in Canada not near SM headquarters. I don't think being near their servers plays that much into RTT. There are girls who live in Seattle and I have better RTT then they do. I do however, have a good system, good internet and true 1080p stream, (USB 3.0 speedport). It is possible to up your RTT without moving to Seattle. I think the secret is to use a true USB 3 webcam/capture card. The Logitech cams are not true USB 3 webcams, they are just "USB 3 ready" which is bullshit, it just means they can plug into a USB 3 input but they are not capable of utilizing the speed of that port. USB 3 have the superspeed port which looks quite different from USB 2.

There are 2 webcams on the market right now that have the superspeed USB 3. If you are serious about camming I recommend getting the Hovercam 3po webcam. It costs around $350 USD. The other webcam is much more expensive.

BustyVixen
08-28-2015, 06:01 AM
New HD settings? I'm still using the same ones...shouldn't I be?

Was only able to cam for a couple of hours yesterday but it was the best 2 hrs I've had in a long time! I used the pause button hack when I got stuck twice for exclusive, one time it worked and the other it didn't.

SoloDesire
08-28-2015, 06:15 AM
RTT is primarily influenced by physical distance from the server. Assuming the SM server is somewhere in the US, the absolute best I can achieve would be mid to high 200's (ms). As it is I usually show just over 300 ms on the Ranking Page, which is about the best I can hope to achieve no matter what I do as I live a very long way from the server.

As for the statement: "Minimizing the data transfer time between your computer and our servers will reduce the delay in your chat room.".... that's good to know. I'll have to move to the US.:)

I'm on the east coast of the US and my RTT is almost always in the Good or Excellent range. I don't have a fancy webcam either...just the C920 that most girls use. My internet is pretty good, but not the best at 30 down, 7 up and my laptop is a 2 year old i7. I'm not sure what determines the RTT but it seems completely random lol.

RamonaRamone
08-28-2015, 06:24 AM
New HD settings? I'm still using the same ones...shouldn't I be?

If you go back in the thread like a few pages (maybe like 10 cause there's a lot of pages about the glitches?) there's a lot of info about this. SM was testing new HD 720 settings that were going to be released to all models and would help placement. From what I've gathered, they tested them out randomly on certain models and sent them the setting, saying they'd be released to everyone soon. Vanessa posted in this thread about two weeks ago (or a little less) and said we could email her if we weren't one of the original chosen tester models and get the settings (which I did). A couple days later, amidst the glitches, she posted in the thread again saying that they'd decided to hold off on releasing the new settings. So I think you're fine. I use them because I like them, but I don't think they matter for placement since the official release has been paused for now. I'm not good enough to with tech to be able to tell you if they're helping or hurting my streaming but maybe someone else with them can offer more info? Short version: I don't think you need to worry. :)

Bella28
08-28-2015, 07:00 AM
Good luck with the move!

Thank you!!!!

Bella28
08-28-2015, 07:01 AM
http://i58.tinypic.com/16hjjis.jpg
I was bored sitting here in freechat so I just had to do it.

OMFG thats awesome!!!!! lololol

Sunnylexie
08-28-2015, 07:19 AM
http://i58.tinypic.com/16hjjis.jpg
I was bored sitting here in freechat so I just had to do it.

http://www.udorami.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shut-Up-And-Take-My-Money-1024x1280.jpg



There are 2 webcams on the market right now that have the superspeed USB 3. If you are serious about camming I recommend getting the Hovercam 3po webcam. It costs around $350 USD. The other webcam is much more expensive.

Do you mean one of those PointGrey cameras you need to attach a lense to?

hyori
08-28-2015, 07:20 AM
I'm on the east coast of the US and my RTT is almost always in the Good or Excellent range. I don't have a fancy webcam either...just the C920 that most girls use. My internet is pretty good, but not the best at 30 down, 7 up and my laptop is a 2 year old i7. I'm not sure what determines the RTT but it seems completely random lol.

That's great too! However, with 1080P that doesn't lag, deinterlace or skip your broadcast will look way sharper. The Logitech cams put out a stream that is limited by the USB speed when it broadcasts so there is a bottleneck. Your i7 computer is capable of churning out far better, steadier video stream with a camera that can use USB 3 speed.

You also need to have the USB 3 port on your motherboard. You could add a USB 3 card but it won't be as optimal.

hyori
08-28-2015, 07:21 AM
Do you mean one of those PointGrey cameras you need to attach a lense to?

YES, those are awesome too.

SoloDesire
08-28-2015, 07:22 AM
That's great too! However, with 1080P that doesn't lag, deinterlace or skip your broadcast will look way sharper. The Logitech cams put out a stream that is limited by the USB speed when it broadcasts so there is a bottleneck. Your i7 computer is capable of churning out far better, steadier video stream with a camera that can use USB 3 speed.

Oh I'm sure! I don't doubt that one bit...however, with the new HD720 settings I already feel my broadcast is too clear lol...no more forgetting to shave! If I had the money to shell out for a $300 camera I would, but it's just not necessary for me right now.

hyori
08-28-2015, 07:25 AM
Oh I'm sure! I don't doubt that one bit...however, with the new HD720 settings I already feel my broadcast is too clear lol...no more forgetting to shave! If I had the money to shell out for a $300 camera I would, but it's just not necessary for me right now.

Totally understand. The fact that I can zoom into my nipple and broadcast every pore is pretty freaky. I'm freaky though, it's my thang.

KatM
08-28-2015, 08:05 AM
This is potentially old news perhaps- but does everyone have a CAT-6 cable at the least with the new encoder settings- high speed internet packages are most compatible with this and had an incredible upgrade from changing that one cord alone- cheers!!

http://www.howtogeek.com/70494/what-kind-of-ethernet-cat-5e6a-cable-should-i-use/

Thanks for posting this, u upgraded from what to cat6 cable? I mean i looked up and i have cat-5e, should i get cat6 or cat6-a if available here? I even saw cat7 on the market. I also checked in my connection window and is says Speed 1.0Gbps, i think i should have more cause i pay for a good internet package here but maybe my cable is not supporting more? I am not very tech-savvy, i know a few things but not alot lol. TY!

LaylaLovely
08-28-2015, 08:31 AM
^^http://www.howtogeek.com/210326/not-all-ethernet-cables-are-equal-you-can-get-faster-lan-speeds-by-upgrading/

Perfect run by off all the different cat cables

KatM
08-28-2015, 09:09 AM
Looks like i need to go shopping, yea with the cat-5e the maximum speed is 1G, Ty!

tropo
08-28-2015, 09:44 AM
^^ My RTT is very good, actually near perfect when I don't splitcam and I am in Canada not near SM headquarters. I don't think being near their servers plays that much into RTT. There are girls who live in Seattle and I have better RTT then they do. I do however, have a good system, good internet and true 1080p stream, (USB 3.0 speedport). It is possible to up your RTT without moving to Seattle. I think the secret is to use a true USB 3 webcam/capture card. The Logitech cams are not true USB 3 webcams, they are just "USB 3 ready" which is bullshit, it just means they can plug into a USB 3 input but they are not capable of utilizing the speed of that port. USB 3 have the superspeed port which looks quite different from USB 2.

There are 2 webcams on the market right now that have the superspeed USB 3. If you are serious about camming I recommend getting the Hovercam 3po webcam. It costs around $350 USD. The other webcam is much more expensive.

I'm not talking about locations in North America, but from Asia... but the same rules apply. The distance is the first consideration and optimization is limited by the distance. In other words, you can improve it up to a specific limit imposed by the physical distance from the server, as the speed of a ping is determined by the speed that a signal can travel the distance through Internet cables.

Signals travel over the internet at about the speed of electricity. The best RTT that I can achieve to the US West Coast is about 240 ms. The best RRT I can achieve to the East Coast is around 300 ms. That's it. That the physical limit of Internet data travel through cables that travel back and forth from Asia (Thailand > Singapore > Japan > California >to wherever the SM server is), under the Pacific Ocean and there's nothing that can be done to improve it. That's a RT distance of about 19,500 miles to West Coast, and 24,000 miles to the East Coast, but that's only the straight distance. The actual cable distance is far longer.

Here's a much better explanation: http://royal.pingdom.com/2007/06/01/theoretical-vs-real-world-speed-limit-of-ping/


All things considered, my RTT of just over 300 ms to SM is very good. As I said, the only way to improve it is to move closer.

KatM
08-28-2015, 10:07 AM
Yes my ping is also in the range of 300 & not sure if a better cat6 cable will help but it's worth a try. It's the distance that matters, this cant be shortened lol.

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 10:17 AM
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MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 11:02 AM
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tropo
08-28-2015, 11:41 AM
Yes my ping is also in the range of 300 & not sure if a better cat6 cable will help but it's worth a try. It's the distance that matters, this cant be shortened lol.

I have no idea why anyone is talking about CAT6 cable. CAT5e will carry any signal that anyone will ever be able to stream to its maximum capacity with room to spare. It is rated up to 1000 Mbps, CAT6 up to 10,000 Mbps. Even the older CAT5 is rated between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. What's the highest speed anyone would stream at on SM? In the 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps range. A tiny fraction of those speeds, even in full HD. The CAT cable rating is not even a consideration... neither is the USB port, because streaming bandwidth is so far below USB 2.0 capacity it won't make any difference.

fiatdc
08-28-2015, 11:54 AM
Thanks for posting this, u upgraded from what to cat6 cable? I mean i looked up and i have cat-5e, should i get cat6 or cat6-a if available here? I even saw cat7 on the market. I also checked in my connection window and is says Speed 1.0Gbps, i think i should have more cause i pay for a good internet package here but maybe my cable is not supporting more? I am not very tech-savvy, i know a few things but not alot lol. TY!

There is quite a lot of confusion about this topic in this thread, so let me clear somethings up here for you. Firstly 1.0Gbps is equal to 1000Mbps, I think you and others are getting confused here. The connection window you looked at also is only showing you the connection between your pc and your router (or modem)... to explain it simply, this is your NETWORK speed and not your INTERNET speed. Your PC is talking to your router at 1000Mbps, but then your router/modem will talk to your ISP at a slower speed, whatever you pay for. I don't know what country you are in, but it is very unlikely that you are paying your ISP for 1.0Gbps (1000Mbps).

A CAT5e cable is good for up to 1.0Gbps (1000Mbps) and you shouldn't need anything better. Cheap and worn cables can be a problem though, replacing it with a good quality CAT5e cable might help. CAT6 cables are for 10Gbps networks (10,000 Mbps). You only need to buy one of those if you also have a 10Gbps network card, which I would very much doubt and if you were considering getting one, look at the price first (https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=10gbps+nic&tbm=shop)


it requires more then 1g of upload speed to run the new encoder settings or to stream well in HD

I think you must mean 1Mbps not 1Gbps. 1Gbps upload is really really rare and not available in most countries.

tl;dr CAT5e cabling is all you need

IvyAdams
08-28-2015, 11:54 AM
I dedicate this song to SM today :) YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQo1HIcSVtg

Truebebeblue
08-28-2015, 01:01 PM
Anyone know about couple accounts on SM? My lady friend is interested in camming and we talked about camming together as well.. Do they allow f/f couple accounts? Can we each still maintain our own ? I am already an established Sm model. How is it paid? Daily pay/Boleyn possible? I did search but I'm inept or the info isn't here
Thanks!

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 01:04 PM
Yeap well Cat6 cables are now standard...

MORE INFORMATION = BIGGER CABLES WORK BETTER

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 01:08 PM
There is quite a lot of confusion about this topic in this thread, so let me clear somethings up here for you. Firstly 1.0Gbps is equal to 1000Mbps, I think you and others are getting confused here. The connection window you looked at also is only showing you the connection between your pc and your router (or modem)... to explain it simply, this is your NETWORK speed and not your INTERNET speed. Your PC is talking to your router at 1000Mbps, but then your router/modem will talk to your ISP at a slower speed, whatever you pay for. I don't know what country you are in, but it is very unlikely that you are paying your ISP for 1.0Gbps (1000Mbps).

A CAT5e cable is good for up to 1.0Gbps (1000Mbps) and you shouldn't need anything better. Cheap and worn cables can be a problem though, replacing it with a good quality CAT5e cable might help. CAT6 cables are for 10Gbps networks (10,000 Mbps). You only need to buy one of those if you also have a 10Gbps network card, which I would very much doubt and if you were considering getting one, look at the price first ()



I think you must mean 1Mbps not 1Gbps. 1Gbps upload is really really rare and not available in most countries.

tl;dr CAT5e cabling is all you need


Yeap I did mean 1MBPS not 1GBPS

I understand that I'm confusing so I deleted my posts- sounds like you have a better knowledge of troubleshooting for sure

The articles I included clearly stated that the limits that are stated on the cat5e are not met usually and the cat6 does improve when transferring large amounts of information- perhaps I can not eloquently descibe why that is- but there is plenty of information out there to describe it better then I can, which is why I provided resources to begin with

So for whatever reason- my speeds were drastically improved :) LOL Good luck ladies

Good Luck Ladies

KatyBoleyn
08-28-2015, 01:27 PM
Anyone know about couple accounts on SM? My lady friend is interested in camming and we talked about camming together as well.. Do they allow f/f couple accounts? Can we each still maintain our own ? I am already an established Sm model. How is it paid? Daily pay/Boleyn possible? I did search but I'm inept or the info isn't here
Thanks!
In order:

Yes!
Yes!
To the "primary" on the couple's account...
Oh god, yes!

Issabelle
08-28-2015, 02:36 PM
In order:

Yes!
Yes!
To the "primary" on the couple's account...
Oh god, yes!

Quote for truth. I've had several girlfriends want to cam with me for g/g shows and one who actually has. We were both daily pay models and Katy took care of it no problem--even saved us figuring out the 1099/tax nightmare since she just split the earnings between our 1099s. If you're not going to do g/g shows constantly, have her make an account and then contact Liz directly to have her add a note to your account with the dates/times/which account you'll use for the g/g shows to make sure the moderators don't get their panties in a bunch.

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 02:43 PM
Here's another article describing the advantages- apologies for being confused about the tech behind the reasons- just busy but wanted the information there- thought the previous articles would have sufficed :)

From the stats I have found, 80% of all ethernet cables do not reach the package claims, hard to believe but that's what I read. So yes, obviously I would have thought if you are cables are working correctly, why upgrade- but if you are troubleshooting to understand why you connection may lag- or that the information on your internet is not travelling optimally- this MAY or MAY NOT be a potential avenue to explore. The price difference is very small. Yes- of course the cat 5e is capable of running the internet as claimed- but for rough transmission spots the Cat6 is MUCH better at transmitting information. The articles I had linked early clearly stated this idea, but I was confusing the data, again my apologies. It has been well documented that cat5e cables OFTEN fail under tests- and in my perspective there is no harm in having a cable that works better- for almost the same price- especially when our work is directly involved so heavily with data transfer in large volumes. I have never advised EVERYONE to get a new cable- just perhaps a troubleshooting solution for those still having lag issues. At this time though, I don't have the time or energy to continue to research or defend this- I was simply trying to get the information out there.



Deeply seeded malware is often the cause as well for unexplained lagging in your internet connection.

For PC & WINDOWS:

KatM
08-28-2015, 02:56 PM
Ty guys for input, as i said i am really not that tech savvy lol, to have an idea what my speeds are here are 2 print screens of local and seattle USA speeds, just to see the difference. I dont wanna spend money in case a cat-6 cable is not going to make a big difference.
When SM is working good there are no problems for me at all even using the new settings but again, distance matters lol.


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MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 03:00 PM
If you are not having problems..why would you replace the cord? The cord replacement was directed at those currently still having lag issues

KatM
08-28-2015, 03:03 PM
Ehhh lol, why not having the best equipment lol? Just for the case.... considering the long distance.... i dont know if i lag or not for others, i dont see myself lagging but who knows how members see me when watching from far away!? xx

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 03:17 PM
Ehhh lol, why not having the best equipment lol? Just for the case.... considering the long distance.... i dont know if i lag or not for others, i dont see myself lagging but who knows how members see me when watching from far away!? xx



??? Yeah I think there is some barrier in communication on this forum- seriously my apologies for even bringing this topic up


The cord is to do with YOUR computer & internet lagging- ethernet cable is connected to YOUR computer and the way that YOU connect & transfer information on streamate. Why fix what is not broken??

I agree with having the best equipment- I've had to replace my ethernet cable a few times- just from taking it in and out of my computer so much mostly or stepping on it. The copper at the top wears out sometimes too- I mean the worst that can happen is a person returns it essentially if they didn't need it. My original comment was simply to do with troubleshooting CURRENT problems and I really feel as though it's being taken out of context- my apologies

tropo
08-28-2015, 03:17 PM
Here's another article describing the advantages- apologies for being confused about the tech behind the reasons- just busy but wanted the information there- thought the previous articles would have sufficed :)

From the stats I have found, 80% of all ethernet cables do not reach the package claims, hard to believe but that's what I read. So yes, obviously I would have thought if you are cables are working correctly, why upgrade- but if you are troubleshooting to understand why you connection may lag- or that the information on your internet is not travelling optimally- this MAY or MAY NOT be a potential avenue to explore. The price difference is very small. Yes- of course the cat 5e is capable of running the internet as claimed- but for rough transmission spots the Cat6 is MUCH better at transmitting information. The articles I had linked early clearly stated this idea, but I was confusing the data, again my apologies. It has been well documented that cat5e cables OFTEN fail under tests- and in my perspective there is no harm in having a cable that works better- for almost the same price- especially when our work is directly involved so heavily with data transfer in large volumes. I have never advised EVERYONE to get a new cable- just perhaps a troubleshooting solution for those still having lag issues. At this time though, I don't have the time or energy to continue to research or defend this- I was simply trying to get the information out there.

http://goccr.com/top-5-reasons-to-run-cat6-in-your-office

Deeply seeded malware is often the cause as well for unexplained lagging in your internet connection.

For PC & WINDOWS: https://www.malwarebytes.org/

There's very little data presented in that article, but I suspect the information is more relevant for offices which transfer data in private networks at gigabit speed, not for uploading 720p video which only requires data transmission speeds of between 1.5 and 3 Mbps.

CAT6 would be extreme overkill for video streaming. I suppose at 20% difference in price it wouldn't make much difference though, but still unnecessary.

tropo
08-28-2015, 03:28 PM
Ty guys for input, as i said i am really not that tech savvy lol, to have an idea what my speeds are here are 2 print screens of local and seattle USA speeds, just to see the difference. I dont wanna spend money in case a cat-6 cable is not going to make a big difference.
When SM is working good there are no problems for me at all even using the new settings but again, distance matters lol.


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I just tested mine out to the same server, from Thailand.

My local speed (in Thailand) is 35/7, I get 11.43/6.28 to Comcast in Seattle and ping 225. It's 5:30am, so it's a fast time of the day here.

Scratch that. Just tested again and only got 6.15/4.72 It varies so much over these long distances, the tests are almost useless.

Truebebeblue
08-28-2015, 03:34 PM
Awesome, so we don't need a separate couple account just let them know which account we will stream together from? (per issabelle's reply?) Thanks Katy!

MissBlake
08-28-2015, 03:37 PM
If someone has the hd encoder settings I would like to know it.

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 03:55 PM
There's very little data presented in that article, but I suspect the information is more relevant for offices which transfer data in private networks at gigabit speed, not for uploading 720p video which only requires data transmission speeds of between 1.5 and 3 Mbps.

CAT6 would be extreme overkill for video streaming. I suppose at 20% difference in price it wouldn't make much difference though, but still unnecessary.

Okay- well as I've described cat5e does regularly not meet the standard and they do fail, so that could be a potential reason to upgrade- and because cat6 has RECENTLY become the standard for gigabit AND fast ethernet connections as that article does state.

I was simply included a short to the point article to outline my point and have something that was legible to all readers. As internet connections improve, so do cables.

I never once said that cat5e cords wouldn't work- but cat6 ethernet cables do improve internet connection,, and its bizarre to me this is so confusing. If you research on how improve and optimize video streaming- there are many new articles written about how cat6 improves the stream. It also is a troubleshooting technique for those in a bad area and require better transmission.

The original article I had posted clearly states that all cables work- however with modern modems and connections that the cat6 outperforms the cat5e

If you are happy with your connection- of course why worry about it. But others who use the new encoder settings could potentially run into problems with the transfer of information, and for some weird reason I thought it might have been reciprocated well to share this on the forum site.

Good luck Everyone- and Pardon me ;)

sovereignv
08-28-2015, 04:14 PM
Just a Q for you all. Do you find it affects how much you earn a lot whether you talk or type in free chat?

I've been trying to transition from typing to talking and I just find it so boring saying the same stuff over and over. Actually, when the room is busy it's not so bad, but when it's quiet I feel like I'm talking to my imaginary friends (who ignore me).

SuperPookie
08-28-2015, 04:19 PM
I'm not sure how cables have became controversial lol but as for me I do plan to upgrade because my current cable is 3 feet long which is inconvenient . The difference in price between a 5 to a 6 is almost nothing so why not?

SM_CamGirl
08-28-2015, 04:35 PM
i use cable cat 6... long time ago, and dont make any difference to me, usually have poor and good RTT, but this week all time its poor like 400 to 500, i tried another cables and there is not difference

funismymiddlename
08-28-2015, 04:38 PM
im goint to scream its so fucking slow i had a reg try to go to exclusive twice and it froze and shows me in pvt when i check

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 04:42 PM
Here is another article outlining what I'm trying to say..but not saying well :)

"It's important to note that your network speed is different than your internet speed. Chances are, upgrading your cables isn't going to make a difference in how fast you load Lifehacker or Facebook—your internet speeds are still much slower than speeds on your network. However, if you're transferring files between computers (say, if you're backing up to a NAS), using gigabit-compatible hardware can make things move along faster. Remember, though, you'll need more than just cables—to get gigabit speeds, you'll also need a gigabit-compatible router and gigabit-capable network cards in your computers. Most modern routers and cards are already capable of these fast speeds, but if you have any older PCs or routers, they might not be."

MissYolanda
08-28-2015, 04:43 PM
i use cable cat 6... long time ago, and dont make any difference to me, usually have poor and good RTT, but this week all time its poor like 400 to 500, i tried another cables and there is not difference

Have you checked for malware at all on your computer?? Lots of new malware and trojans leaching internet connections these days that factory or average malware protectors are not picking up, this is a good free version:

SM_CamGirl
08-28-2015, 04:49 PM
Have you checked for malware at all on your computer?? Lots of new malware and trojans leaching internet connections these days that factory or average malware protectors are not picking up, this is a good free version: https://www.malwarebytes.org/


ohh i will check it ! thanks so much Yolanda :flower:

SoloDesire
08-28-2015, 04:51 PM
Just a Q for you all. Do you find it affects how much you earn a lot whether you talk or type in free chat?

I've been trying to transition from typing to talking and I just find it so boring saying the same stuff over and over. Actually, when the room is busy it's not so bad, but when it's quiet I feel like I'm talking to my imaginary friends (who ignore me).

I swear I make more money when I DON'T talk to them...unless they tip then I will verbally thank them...and I talk to them in private of course. I've been typing more lately, and even though it's been SOOO slow, I'm still able to meet my goals. I think I'm just kind of awkward and introverted so when I talk to them out loud it always sounds fake (because it usually is). I think you should do whatever makes you feel more comfortable, because that will be the most natural for you and you will be happier.

I'm interested in what other's experiences and opinions are though.

ETA: I ONLY do this on Streamate though...because it's the only site where it's like pulling teeth trying to get them to talk back to me lol.

xCamLovex
08-28-2015, 04:58 PM
how would one improve FPS?

I notice mine is below average. using a macbook pro 15 Logitech c920. HD encoder does not work well for me on my laptop.

KatM
08-28-2015, 05:34 PM
I type, for some reason they dont like my voice or accent so i try not to talk in free chat plus u cant talk privately & i sometimes wanna type a pvt message.
If i get a guy who asks me to talk in free i ask for a tip haha, so he either tips or leave lol & i got a few tips for talking. I type to them "i talk & moan in pvt for u only" lol but i make sure to talk after they charged already ;). Sometimes when i get pissed i start talking and cussing at a guy in free chat then kick him out or block him. I try not to get pissed and scare off people but it's happening sometimes. I am old school, that's the way i started camming, that's what i am comfy doing, i like the one-on-one cam style, my members get full undivided attention when with me so they return for more.

SoloDesire
08-28-2015, 05:38 PM
I type, for some reason they dont like my voice or accent so i try not to talk in free chat plus u cant talk privately & i sometimes wanna type a pvt message.
If i get a guy who asks me to talk in free i ask for a tip haha, so he either tips or leave lol & i got a few tips for talking. I type to them "i talk & moan in pvt for u only" lol but i make sure to talk after they charged already ;). Sometimes when i get pissed i start talking and cussing at a guy in free chat then kick him out or block him. I try not to get pissed and scare off people but it's happening sometimes. I am old school, that's the way i started camming, that's what i am comfy doing, i like the one-on-one cam style, my members get full undivided attention when with me so they return for more.

I like the one on one thing too. And I know what you mean about trying not to scare them off lol...that's another reason I like typing because it's easier to stay calm. I can type something nasty to them right before I block them and no one else sees me lose my cool!

caramelDip
08-28-2015, 05:45 PM
I need some help! I'm not new to the encoder or my c920 webcam. I'm trying to log back on after 1+ month of going m.i.a and every time I change the webcam to mine on the encoder, it closes itself. I reinstalled both programs and Idk what else to do

seicento
08-28-2015, 05:51 PM
I never once said that cat5e cords wouldn't work- but cat6 ethernet cables do improve internet connection,, and its bizarre to me this is so confusing. If you research on how improve and optimize video streaming- there are many new articles written about how cat6 improves the stream. It also is a troubleshooting technique for those in a bad area and require better transmission.
So what speed are you getting with that Cat6?
I am using a Cat5e ,just tested my speed with a server in Seattle and got this.Now I don`t think I would need to improve anything ,being in Eastern Europe I doubt I can get a better ping with seattle ,usually my sm RTT varies between 208-250 except for when the site is having issues.I`m using the new hd720 settings and I rarely have issues.