connect or disconnect?

bmg777 · Oct 31, 2007, 21:35:47

IDneters,
I need some help/advice, ever since I joined Idnet I have had occasional disconnections (loss of connectivity ) which last for several seconds, this was the main reason for leaving Orange as it was getting very bad and after migrating the occasional dropped line didn't bother me as it was no where as bad as Orange.
Now it is getting bad again with loosing its connection up to 20 times a night with the result it has slowed down my speed and has a high noise margin.
I am using a Netgear 834g wireless router.
Although these disconnections are getting more frequent there is probably not much I can do about it now as I will be out of the country (leaving next week) until March next year which brings me to my main question, nobody will be using the broadband line during this time so is it best to leave the router connected or disconnected? if I disconnect it will it lower my profile with lack of use or if I leave it connected will the line stabilize to a higher profile?
Thanks for any answers.

Adam · Oct 31, 2007, 21:59:40

Quote from: bmg777 on Oct 31, 2007, 21:35:47
if I disconnect it will it lower my profile with lack of use or if I leave it connected will the line stabilize to a higher profile?
Thanks for any answers.

Your profile shouldn't change at all due to lack of use, so leaving it disconnected should not do any harm. Leaving it connected could stabilize then achieve a higher profile, but it could also sync at a lower speed and get a lower profile. Due to the length of time you are leaving I'd recommend disconnecting the router, leaving it connected offers no real benefits in the long run.

Lance · Oct 31, 2007, 22:59:07

I would also disconnect it. It sounds like you have some major noise problems on your line and leaving it connected could result in a really low profile and high noise margin. We can try and help you in March to post the problems. Plus disconnecting means it can't get fried by lightening during a storm!

Where is it you are going?

Rik · Oct 31, 2007, 23:45:02

Another vote for disconnection, Brain. It won't impact on your profile, but leaving it connected could.

As Lance says, it sounds like a classic noise problem, which will be worse as we enter the darker evenings.

Simon · Nov 01, 2007, 00:02:12

I'm intrigued - what difference do the darker evenings make?

Rik · Nov 01, 2007, 00:08:53

ADSL operates in the AM radio spectrum. Radio waves propagate further after dark, so cause more noise on the lines (especially if it's an overhead one). The other factors include CH firing up, more lights (low energy bulbs can be very noisy) and, imo, more people using the 'net than in summer, so increased cross talk.

Simon · Nov 01, 2007, 00:14:14

Quote from: Rik on Nov 01, 2007, 00:08:53
ADSL operates in the AM radio spectrum. Radio waves propagate further after dark, so cause more noise on the lines (especially if it's an overhead one).

Well, you learn something every day - I never knew that!

QuoteThe other factors include CH firing up

You must have had a great connection over the weekend then!

Rik · Nov 01, 2007, 00:23:33

One of the ways for checking out noise issues is to de-tune an AM radio and then walk about with it. The noise which hits the ADSL is usually audible with this technique, so if it's local it can be tracked down...

bmg777 · Nov 01, 2007, 08:14:39

Thanks for the replies.
O.K..... disconnect it is but wouldn't the constant disconnections I am having cause the noise on the line and lower my profile? or...... would the noise cause the loss of connectivity and the disconnections?
I have disconnected the ring wire in the sockets as per some earlier posts but will investigate further next year and seek some help from you guys.

QUOTE:
Lance wrote: Where is it you are going?

I have a house in South Africa and are gong to escape the British winter 8)

QUOTE:
Rick wrote: Another vote for disconnection, Brain.

Brain? :........

........if only

Inactive · Nov 01, 2007, 08:54:42

Quote from: bmg777 on Nov 01, 2007, 08:14:39

QUOTE:
Rick wrote: Another vote for disconnection, Brain.

Brain? :........ ........if only

I spotted that as well, nice to get your own back Brian.

Rick = Rik..

Rik · Nov 01, 2007, 09:23:12

Quote from: bmg777 on Nov 01, 2007, 08:14:39
wouldn't the constant disconnections I am having cause the noise on the line and lower my profile? or...... would the noise cause the loss of connectivity and the disconnections?

Yes to both, I'm afraid. Noise will trigger re-syncs, that will trigger an increase in your target noise margin, which will decrease your speed.

QuoteRick wrote: Another vote for disconnection, Brain.

Brain? :........ ........if only

Oops. Sorry, it was late and I'd spent way too long in front of the monitor.