How long for the connection to settle after migration?

Captain K · Feb 15, 2008, 10:56:11

My migration from Tiscali took place this morning, and I've immediately noticed a huge improvement in pings and response times.

Throughput has slowed, but I'm not overly concerned as I'm aware it can take some time to settle. My question is, how long?

I hopeful of some good speeds - my router is syncing at 8128/448, attenuation is 24db/16db (down/up), and noise is 6.7db/24db (down/up).

Throughput is currently 1901kbps/376kbps according to Thinkbroadband, but I've not managed to get the BT test to work yet.

Gary · Feb 15, 2008, 10:58:17

Try using the BT test with IE not FF is you use FF, also make sure you have the latest version of java runtime on your pc, then try again.

Si · Feb 15, 2008, 11:00:25

It took my connection just over 24 hours before it started to fly - that was after migration for Tiscali LLU.

Rik · Feb 15, 2008, 11:04:43

Hi Bruce

Welcome aboard. It will take up to 10 days for your connection to fully settle, but I suspect you're on a 2000 profile at the moment. This is normal and should rectify within 24 hours, as Simon says.

Captain K · Feb 15, 2008, 11:14:31

How's that for justifying my decision to come here? 3 meaningful responses in 8 minutes! Thanks Guys!

Quote from: Killhippie on Feb 15, 2008, 10:58:17
Try using the BT test with IE not FF is you use FF, also make sure you have the latest version of java runtime on your pc, then try again.

Using IE7 and Java tells me its fully up to date.

Rik · Feb 15, 2008, 11:25:13

Eight minutes - that's way too slow, I'll have to get the whips out again.

Captain K · Feb 15, 2008, 11:30:44

Quote from: Rik on Feb 15, 2008, 11:25:13
I'll have to get the whips out again.

Wow, the services available are endless, although I don't recall seeing that one on the website.

Rik · Feb 15, 2008, 11:39:17

Have you not met Jill yet?

merlin · Feb 15, 2008, 11:59:25

Rik you mentioned jill , now i,ll have to get the sanatogen out again to stop the shaking

Rik · Feb 15, 2008, 12:09:47

Sorry, Merlin.

dogbucket · Feb 15, 2008, 15:28:47

I migrated this morning from Pipex and only showing 1000kbit/150kbit before I left for work even through I have been syncing at 8128/448. Line stats similar to the OP.

IDnet support said they would look into it if it does not improve next week.

Weird thing is I only ever get the 'old style' BT speed tester, not the one with profiles listed etc?

Rik · Feb 15, 2008, 15:37:09

What URL are you using?

dogbucket · Feb 15, 2008, 17:36:39

got the wife to do a test using www.speedtest.net - 4155kps/355kps which looks better than this morning so heading in the right direction

davej99 · Feb 15, 2008, 20:14:55

I migrated from Virgin Media ADSL to IDnet yesterday. I logged off the Virgin regular IPstream service the night before and onto IDNET Lite in the morning, leaving the router connected all the while. I logged the sync speed and noise through the night and there was no interuption or drop out; it was 8128 sync and 7250 profile all the way on a 2.4km line. This is what I would expect from a routing only transition. The only difference I noticed after migration was download running right on the 7250 profile bump stop, as opposed to half of that at best with my previous ISP.

I have, as a habit, always left the router online, I have installed primary socket filters, to isolate the phone loop, and a dedicated ADSL line. The exchange has done the rest, albeit slowly. The sync and profile have climbed streadily over prior months to the maximum just before migration, and on a line which is quite long. The connection seemed oblivious to the ISP change. Can't fault BTW and certainly not IDNET, who have been exempary in this process.

IDNET

Rik · Feb 15, 2008, 20:16:13

Nice to hear a good result, Dave.

davej99 · Feb 15, 2008, 20:34:07

Hi Rik. Yes, it was a good result. Nice to be on board.

I spoke, I think, to Andrew and Miriam about a couple of things before moving over and the process was exactly as promised. What professional people. Quite a change from Virgin Media, who I am sure have good folks, but mired in the mass of problems the company's challenged ADSL network is throwing up, so much so I was able to terminate as a result of failure to provide a reasonable service level.

All you can download services are like all you can eat restaurants, either lousy grub or you just can't get a table.

Talk to you again, Dave.

Rik · Feb 15, 2008, 20:35:27

Nice analogy, Dave.

Captain K · Feb 17, 2008, 09:09:58

After 48 hours of trying, I've finally made the BT test work. Tells me what we knew/suspected already, but I'm just so pleased I got the ****** thing to work, I'm posting the results! 8)

Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
IP profile for your line is - 2000 kbps
DSL connection rate: 448 kbps(UP-STREAM) 8128 kbps(DOWN-STREAM)
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 1825 kbps

Rik · Feb 17, 2008, 10:23:51

Have a word with IDNet tomorrow, Bruce, if it's still the same - it's a classic stuck profile.

Sebby · Feb 17, 2008, 14:22:30

It is reasonable for the profile to be 2000k 2 days after the migration took place. It should clear after about 3, so I wouldn't start panicking just yet.

Rik · Feb 17, 2008, 14:32:28

Tomorrow will be three days.

Sebby · Feb 17, 2008, 14:34:27

I just mean not to panic yet; it'll probably clear tomorrow.

Rik · Feb 17, 2008, 14:37:29

I know, I was just giving your pedal extremity a tug.

Sebby · Feb 17, 2008, 14:45:38

I struggle to understand what you're talking about sometimes, Rik.

Rik · Feb 17, 2008, 14:50:18

Oh, OK.

I was pulling your leg.