Billion Bipac 7800N on FTTC

Steve · May 03, 2011, 18:43:46

1.06c is available and the beta IPv6 is pretty stable if you want a copy I will oblige

stevenrw · May 03, 2011, 19:00:28

You might also want to look at changing the wireless channel pctech. I went from 3 bars to max 5 by moving from channel 1 to channel 12

pctech · May 03, 2011, 19:12:59

I did better than that. I switched it off.

Steve · May 03, 2011, 19:19:57

The 7800 is £30 cheaper

pctech · May 03, 2011, 19:28:22

I noticed that but wanted to make sure it had the IPv6 support.

Lance · May 03, 2011, 20:31:59

Quote from: pctech on May 03, 2011, 17:54:54
Configured it to act as DHCP for my IP allocation but won't go into that here as IDNet don't supply fixed IPs.

Just to correct, IDNet do supply fixed IPs.

pctech · May 03, 2011, 22:27:17

I stand corrected.

pctech · May 03, 2011, 22:28:48

I've just come back to my and had to reboot the router because both its interface and routing were working extremely slowly.

Anyone else had this?

pctech · May 03, 2011, 22:46:26

Quote from: Steve on May 03, 2011, 18:43:46
1.06c is available and the beta IPv6 is pretty stable if you want a copy I will oblige

Thanks Steve but think I'll wait until it goes production as running betas on a PC is one thing but directly on hardware is something I'm not right keen on

pctech · May 03, 2011, 22:49:11

Quote from: pctech on May 03, 2011, 22:28:48
I've just come back to my and had to reboot the router because both its interface and routing were working extremely slowly.

Anyone else had this?

I've placed a glass coaster underneath to lift it slightly off the carpet (it lives under my desk) as it seems to vent from the bottom so will see what happens.

stevenrw · May 03, 2011, 22:55:16

Try updating the firmware to version 1.06, worth a try. (The released one, not beta, its the one I am currently running. The beta is by request only at this stage) I never had a problem of that type, I started off with an older version of the firmware which used to drop connection every three weeks or so. Updating solved that, its been pretty solid since then

Updates seem pretty regular which suggests that they are constantly tweaking it to either fix it or improve it depending on your point of view.
I did find their tech support very knowledgable and helpful, not reading from a songsheet like so many offshore ones do these days.
BTW mine runs warm, rather than hot, but equipment that has vents and carpets are never a great marriage. I'd suggest a book or something a little more substantial might be preferable.

pctech · May 03, 2011, 23:00:39

Just downloading now, cheers.

Lance · May 03, 2011, 23:02:23

So if we don't hear from you again we'll know it's failed and bricked the router

pctech · May 04, 2011, 00:59:53

No such luck

After much fiddling about it finally accepted the 1.06c-dc1 update. (by the way was on 1.06a not 1.05, really must get these glasses looked at)

No mention of IPv6 specifically in the firmware but I suspect thats just for the beta Steve is using.

Bad news is I've rebooted so much that blasted BT DLM has kicked in and knocked me down to 2272. well am going to leave well alone now that I have upgraded and done the DHCP config so we'll see how it gets on with the line.

Steve · May 04, 2011, 06:53:23

Mind you Mitch Zen's 18 months away from IPv6 looking at their plans for deployment.

Lance · May 04, 2011, 12:47:34

If I'm going to be playing about with a router and restarting it quite a few times, I tend to disconnect it from the line first.

Rik · May 04, 2011, 12:52:24

It's a shame BT doesn't give us an "I'm testing" mode, isn't it.

Simon · May 04, 2011, 12:55:25

Well, they certainly are!

Rik · May 04, 2011, 13:02:27

pctech · May 04, 2011, 14:04:44

Looks like upgrading the firmware hasn't cured the problem, had to reboot again this morning, adjusted a couple oif line protocol settings so will check it again when I go home but if its still playing up it will be taking a return trip to Amazon and I'll hang fire for a Linksys or something.

stevenrw · May 04, 2011, 17:47:23

Before returning it I'd get on to Billion UK tech support first, there may be a setup issue. Many people (myself included) really rate this unit (although it is a tad overpriced IMHO) and have experienced much improved performance.
As I said before they are really quite helpful (at least in my experience).
Worth a shot I'd say, but of course, the first thing they'd check is the firmware version, and you've done that, so they should go through all the other settings with you.

pctech · May 04, 2011, 18:12:44

I'll have another look tonight and may raise a ticket with them.

Steve · May 04, 2011, 18:20:54

I guess it could be a duff unit, did you restore factory defaults on updating the firmware?

pctech · May 04, 2011, 18:31:24

I did.

And have made sure it is well vented so that the chip and mainboard does not overheat.

pctech · May 04, 2011, 23:08:15

Yep got home and its screwed up again so am now back on my trusty Netgear DG834G v4 and it'll be on its way back to Amazon as I'd rather wait now as looking at the Billion site this router is getting a bit long in the tooth anyway.