A 2Wire Dual SSID BT2700HGV BT Business Hub

LesD · Apr 28, 2009, 20:20:29

The tension is building as the 12 days (300 hours) mark is approaching with my new Dual SSID 2700 Router.

System Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
08:07:22 PM
GMT Daylight Time
Time Since Last Boot: 11 days 05: 27: 24

The sync rate has hung in there at 3424 kbps to just allow me to get an IP Profile of 3000 kbps

DSL Down Up
Current Rate: 3424 kbs 448 kbs
Max Rate: 3424 kbs 1072 kbs
Current Connection:
Current Noise Margin: 13.0 dB 26.0 dB
Current Attenuation: 41.1 dB 27.0 dB
Current Output Power: 19.0 dBm 11.9 dBm

I have my

that I can hang on to this rate for a few more days at least to see if it will bring down the Noise margin at the start of connection to 12 dB.

Sebby · Apr 28, 2009, 21:56:47

Rik · Apr 29, 2009, 00:04:40

I used to have a reminder pop up every 11th evening to shut the router down overnight - though that wouldn't help your problem, Les.

LesD · Apr 30, 2009, 18:49:02

Eureka!

System Time: Thursday, April 30, 2009
06:41:11 PM
GMT Daylight Time
Time Since Last Boot: 13 days 04: 01: 14

Over 316 hours and holding up with the sync shown below:

DSL Down Up
Current Rate: 3424 kbs 448 kbs
Max Rate: 3424 kbs 1072 kbs
Current Connection:
Current Noise Margin: 14.0 dB 26.0 dB
Current Attenuation: 41.1 dB 27.0 dB
Current Output Power: 19.1 dBm 11.9 dBm

It looks like my Dual SSID 2700HGV has sorted out the 12 day boot issue for me.
Why this became an issue for me with my single SSID 2700HGV with its BT version 5.29.107.19 remains a mystery.

Having substituted this: acs_url https://gw-5-29-117.cwmp.cms.2wire.com
down in the Advanced Provisioning Server Configuration I have my

for a more stable and consistent connection at least for a while.
As usual time will tell.

Rik · Apr 30, 2009, 18:50:15

We'll keep everything crossed for you, Les, only another 24 hours or so and you should get a target NM reduction of 3db.

LesD · Apr 30, 2009, 18:54:24

Quote from: Rik on Apr 30, 2009, 18:50:15
We'll keep everything crossed for you, Les, only another 24 hours or so and you should get a target NM reduction of 3db.

Does this happen automatically (assuming it does) or will it only show up after a reboot whenever the next one occurs?

Rik · Apr 30, 2009, 18:55:29

It will only show after a re-boot, since it's the target NM which is changed, Les.

Sebby · Apr 30, 2009, 23:29:16

I don't mean to be negative, but don't get your hopes up too much - it often doesn't happen, even though it should in theory. If it doesn't, it might be worth a call to IDNet as they can sometimes get BT to drop it manually.

LesD · May 01, 2009, 12:09:16

Quote from: Sebby on Apr 30, 2009, 23:29:16
I don't mean to be negative, but don't get your hopes up too much - it often doesn't happen, even though it should in theory.

Yes I had heard of this before and that is what promted the

Quote(assuming it does)

in my last post.

LesD · May 05, 2009, 08:31:05

The Dual SSID 2700 has definitely cracked the 12 day reboot issue:

System Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
08:27:12 AM
GMT Daylight Time
Time Since Last Boot: 17 days 17: 47: 15

but with my "just enough" sycn of 3424 kbps I haven't risked a reboot yet!

Rik · May 05, 2009, 09:24:15

I know how you feel, Alan, I get very wary of a re-boot when I have a decent sync.

LesD · May 06, 2009, 23:27:54

I took a reboot in the daylight hours today but still lost 500 kbps from my IP Profile.

DSL Down Up
Current Rate: 3296 kbs 448 kbs
Max Rate: 3296 kbs 1076 kbs
Current Connection:
Current Noise Margin: 12.0 dB 26.0 dB
Current Attenuation: 41.3 dB 27.0 dB
Current Output Power: 18.8 dBm 11.9 dBm

but hey presto the noise margin is down to 12dB

I waited 18 days but maybe the 14 would have been enough.

Even with 12 dB I only managed to sync at 3296 kbps though.
I guess it could be the Dual SSID syncing at lower speeds than the Single SSID oneas you found Rik

Sebby · May 07, 2009, 00:11:16

Well the main thing is that the target noise margin as reduced - that's good.

Rik · May 07, 2009, 09:26:31

What time did you re-sync, Les?

LesD · May 07, 2009, 22:40:10

Quote from: Rik on May 07, 2009, 09:26:31
What time did you re-sync, Les?

At about 3:50 PM. I would have preferred it earlier in the day but I had to have the power off to change a socket and that was what fixed the router start up and sync time. When I switch the mains on again at the distribution unit I left all other circuits off till the router was up so there was nothing in my premises causing any interference as the router had my supply all to itself!

Rik · May 07, 2009, 22:41:16

Might be worth a re-sync in the morning, Les.

LesD · May 24, 2009, 10:26:03

Quote from: Rik on May 07, 2009, 22:41:16
Might be worth a re-sync in the morning, Les.

Having been busy with my shower project in my pretty much all of my spare time I have left the router with its current sync of 3392 kbps and the 12 day mark is fast approaching once again:

QuoteSystem Time: Sunday, May 24, 2009
10:21:25 AM
GMT Daylight Time
Time Since Last Boot: 11 days 18: 13: 01

I feel relaxed that with this new Dual SSID 2700 that this point will pass once again without the dreaded unsolicited reboot!

Rik · May 24, 2009, 10:28:37

It should, Les.

LesD · May 25, 2009, 08:18:18

Quote from: Rik on May 24, 2009, 10:28:37
It should, Les.

It did.

QuoteSystem Time: Monday, May 25, 2009
08:16:20 AM
GMT Daylight Time
Time Since Last Boot: 12 days 16: 07: 55

Lance · May 25, 2009, 08:25:47

Fantastic! Just a couple of days to go and then the noise margin should drop again too!

Rik · May 25, 2009, 09:22:08

Optimist.

LesD · May 25, 2009, 22:05:17

Quote from: Lance on May 25, 2009, 08:25:47
Fantastic! Just a couple of days to go and then the noise margin should drop again too!

Shan't hold my breath Lance.

I tend to share Rik's view but I have my

that you could be right.

Lance · May 25, 2009, 23:09:03

I do tend to be a glass half full type of person!

Rik · May 26, 2009, 09:41:07

I find the bottom part of the glass is always full, it's the top part which tends to get empty.

Glenn · May 26, 2009, 09:51:18

I used to be, 'it's time for another pint' type of guy