Help with Advanced settings, DLink 890L, Spark Fibre Max Plan

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RUSTY85

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#246672 15-Feb-2019 22:40

Hey guys

Ive been a long time reader and not much of a contributor due to most of the question I have ever had been awnsered by a simple google search, However I am struggling to get any more then 500mbs up and down on Ethernet out of my current set up. with the HG659b I got around 950 down and 750 up over Ethernet.

Is there anyone that can help with advanced settings?

My Current Settings

Device Mode: Router

Internet Connection: PPPOE

username: user@spark.co.nz

password: password

Address mode: Dynamic IP

primary DNS: 122.56.237.1

Secondary DNS: 210.55.111.1

MTU: Auto

VLAN: Enabled

VLAN ID: 10

IPTV: 823

VOIP: 400

I want to get the best out of this router and the only other settings I have changed is opened up the 20 ports to the server I have on this network. Is there any suggestions on advanced settings I can alter etc? I appreciate you taking the time to read this and look forward to your responses.

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#2181146 16-Feb-2019 00:07

Try turning the QOS engine off.

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RUSTY85

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#2181172 16-Feb-2019 08:33

thanks for your reply. By default its off

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#2181216 16-Feb-2019 11:39

It is always possible that it's simply not powerful enough to route Gigabit at line speed like lots of routers out there.

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#2181219 16-Feb-2019 11:53

This router is rubbish as it does its routing in Software so is limited by the CPU. If you just bought it, return it.

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#2181260 16-Feb-2019 15:04

unfortunately bought it second hand have been told its ok to handle wireless and connect to my hg659b? Have tried just using the HG659b and same thing. :(

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#2181407 17-Feb-2019 00:33

RUSTY85:
unfortunately bought it second hand have been told its ok to handle wireless and connect to my hg659b? Have tried just using the HG659b and same thing. :(

It honestly will offer very little, or no improvement from the WiFi that the HG659 provides.

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#2181416 17-Feb-2019 08:06

on the wifi from the hg659b i was lucky to get 100mbps up or down on the dlink 890l its almost on par with my ethernet readings

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#2181424 17-Feb-2019 08:46

The HG659 will offer gigabit speeds over wired connections. First prove your computer is up to the task of gigabit when wired into the HG659.

Then you can eliminate the HG659 if the wireless is poor (which it is) but you should at least get 100mbit over wireless depending on how far away you are from the router and what walls separate you.

Plenty of enterprise grade AC routers on Trademe second hand. Otherwise the Unify / Ubiquiti gear is always pretty good.

RUSTY85

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#2181441 17-Feb-2019 10:41

cheers for your replies.
have had up to 950 down and 750 up with the HG659b
currently only getting 500sh up and down have lodged a complaint with spark and will hopefully be able to sort it.

RUSTY85

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#2181444 17-Feb-2019 10:51

currently not a router problem when getting same speeds which is half of usual with 5 different HG659b modems.

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#2181445 17-Feb-2019 10:54

Doesn't prove it's a Spark problem.

RUSTY85

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#2181461 17-Feb-2019 11:21

Any suggestions exact same setup was getting 950 down 600 up for months then in the last 3 weeks has gone to max 600 up and down but sometines as low as 100 up and down.
replaced ethernet cables with tested cat 6 cables
tried a number of hg659b modems
d link 890l as it provides the best wireless for the kids who stream a lot and the mrs.

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#2181462 17-Feb-2019 11:25

Sounds to me potentially your own usage is higher than you think or your device is struggling to test at full speed (highly likely when using browsers)

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