Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.
This subforum is now locked. Please post TelstraClear topics in the Vodafone forum. You can find more information here.




101 posts

Master Geek


Topic # 77594 18-Feb-2011 09:42 Send private message

Hi,

Around Hamilton (Frankton and Te Rapa particularly), Telstra has it's own "circuits" - when you get broadband with them, it's a dedicated broadband circuit (ie. not re-sold Telecom ADSL).

You still use an ADSL modem to connect, but they specify that the connection is PPPoE.  I haven't seen any specific instructions on the rest of the settings.  When experimenting with a connection recently, I discovered that it would connect both with the Encapsulation set to LLC/Snap, and VC Mux.  

Does anyone know whether this makes any difference whatsoever?  And if it's meant to be VC Mux, do you still use the common 0/100 settings for VPI/VCI?

Regards
Phil 

Create new topic
33 posts

Geek


  Reply # 441181 18-Feb-2011 14:06 Send private message

It's a known "quirk" of the network - http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=44&topicid=53843 - Most ISAMs are capable of both but usually a provider will configure one or the other. There shouldn't be any discernable difference if you're talking about performance. The config's usually about security etc rather than what's going to give you better throughput…..and yep standard 0, 100 vc mux.



101 posts

Master Geek


  Reply # 441214 18-Feb-2011 14:49 Send private message

Very helpful, thank you

 

Create new topic



Twitter »
Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new jobs are posted to our jobs board:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:




News »

Trending now »
Hot discussions in our forums right now:

A reason not to shop at dick smith
Created by dsnz1, last reply by AKLWestie on 17-May-2013 22:45 (82 replies)
Pages... 4 5 6


A new project coming to Geekzone
Created by freitasm, last reply by plambrechtsen on 19-May-2013 21:49 (199 replies)
Pages... 12 13 14


HTC One (2013) owners' discussion
Created by Dingbatt, last reply by Finch on 19-May-2013 22:02 (1441 replies)
Pages... 95 96 97


Track my Phone, Car, how to best do it in .nz?
Created by DonGould, last reply by sonyxperiageek on 19-May-2013 22:24 (15 replies)

Sitting on a boring conference call
Created by SaltyNZ, last reply by SepticSceptic on 17-May-2013 16:52 (14 replies)

Samsung Galaxy SIII Discussion and Owners Thread
Created by networkn, last reply by Johnk on 19-May-2013 16:32 (5523 replies)
Pages... 367 368 369


Chorus is cutting the cost of VDSL to service providers from June 7
Created by maxzzz, last reply by Zeon on 19-May-2013 19:40 (46 replies)
Pages... 2 3 4


Office 365 service outage 2013-05-18
Created by freitasm, last reply by nitrotech on 19-May-2013 18:58 (18 replies)
Pages... 2



Geekzone Jobs »
Most recent NZ jobs in technology:

Exciting Intern Opportunity
Posted 19-May-2013 20:27

Business Analyst
Posted 19-May-2013 18:27

Senior Business Analyst
Posted 19-May-2013 18:27

Senior Business Analyst
Posted 19-May-2013 18:27

Project Coordinator, Reputable Company, Career Pro
Posted 19-May-2013 18:27

Change Manager - Large Financial Services Organiza
Posted 19-May-2013 18:27

Software Developer - Join a market leading company
Posted 19-May-2013 18:27


Geekzone Live »
Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.