recent drop.....

[Rik]

They charge monopoly prices, Baz. What do support say?

[Baz]

last contact with support a week ago was saying if it was still dropping while connected to test socket then they suggest  trying a different router,which i'm stuck at the moment as I dont have one.

The time before this last drop I did all the tests support asked, ran in test socket for a week I think it was and all tests were ok.So after that i was hoping it was ok and had righted itself...seems not

maybe it is the router then   


whats my options for coming off adsl+2

[Rik]

You can be remodulated to ADSL1. You keep the bandwith allowance of ADSL2+ and, in most cases, the upload speed, though sometimes, for reasons known to themselves, BT also cap this to ADSL1 levels.

[Baz]

.... in most cases, the upload speed, though sometimes, for reasons known to themselves, BT also cap this to ADSL1 levels.

..so not always then and what is the ADSL1 upload speed Rik.

[Rik]

448 on standard, 832 on Pro, Baz.

[Baz]

Thanks Rik,Im on home pro at the moment



and as if on cue, as we speak 

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[Rik]

Classic noise burst or faulty router, Baz. Anything electrical just switched on or off?

[Baz]

dont think so.the washing machine is mid cycle but was on before this drop.


on a side note if I go the router way to try it,what is a good one to buy.I have a Netgear DG834PN now and its always been no bother at all.Whats the average life span of them, think Ive had this about 6+ years


got a drop on the sync speed graph too but the logs show no drop in uptime.

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[Rik]

I'd go Draytek or 2700, Baz. The 2700s are available more cheaply if it's just for testing purposes.

[Baz]

might have a look at Draytek,never took much notice of them before.If mines on the way out I might as well get a decent one as replacement.any particular model.what about the 2700 ones to avoid,firmware isnt it

[Rik]

Try to get a v5 firmware if you can.

[Baz]

   what about the Draytek model,any thing good


are the 2700 easy to set up

[Rik]

Draytek's are good, but I always feel they're a bit overkill for domestic use. The 2700 is a doddle to set up, and there's a shed load of instructions and tips in the board here.

[Baz]

blimey!!!!! seems a bit of a chew on to set up/unlock/find the right model etc with these 2700 routers.

is it all worth it

[Rik]

For those of us with longer lines, yes.

[Baz]

whats classed as a long line and how can you find out

[Rik]

Line attenuation above, say, 43db, Baz.

[Baz]

ah right,downstream that is?

38.5 at the moment

[Rik]

You've got a medium-length line...

[Glenn]

My line length must change depending on the time of the year, 58 - 61db. 

[Baz]

You've got a medium-length line...

so I wouldnt benefit from a 2700 then

[Baz]

My line length must change depending on the time of the year, 58 - 61db. 

changing length eh!!!!


handy 

[Rik]

so I wouldnt benefit from a 2700 then

Not particularly, Baz. In your case I'd suggest a Speedtouch.