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Cambo

107 posts

Master Geek

#116117 18-Apr-2013 19:55

Hi all,

Just wanting to review my network setup at home, but before I do I want to ensure I have optimal speeds and setup.

Situated in Waltham, Christchurch. ISP is Fyx naked ADSL. Chorus says the local network has capability of > 10Mbps. Speedtests show 7.71 Mbps down, 0.85Mbps up and 57ms ping (tested wired, not Wi-Fi). Steam downloads typically peak at around 900KB/S. Fyx website tells me line speed is 'EUBA 0' (if that info is useful at all?), interleaving off. I have a Netgear N150 ADSL2+ modem router. Isolation test not necessary, as I only have one active jack-point, and the modem-router is the only device connected to it. I do have a filter between the jack-point and the modem-router - but with no phone is this necessary? (I read somewhere it can be disposed of)

My plan is to improve speed primarily for PC gaming.
Might upgrade modem-router, and run CAT5 through the house (or get landlords permission for proper wiring).
Any suggestions?

PeterReader

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#801851 18-Apr-2013 19:55

Hello... Our robot found some keywords in your post, so here is an automated reply with some important things to note regarding broadband speeds.

If you are posting regarding DSL speeds please check that

- you have reset your modem and router

- your PC (or other PCs in your LAN) is not downloading large files when you are testing

- you are not being throttled by your ISP due to going over the monthly cap

- your tests are always done on an ethernet connection to the router - do not use wireless for testing

- you read this topic and follow the instructions there.

Make sure you provide information for other users to help you. If you have not already done it, please EDIT your post and add this now:

- Your ISP and plan

- Type of connection (ADSL, ADSL2, VDSL)

- Your modem DSL stats (do not worry about posting Speedtest, we need sync rate, attenuation and noise margin)

- Your general location (or street)

- If you are rural or urban

- If you know your connection is to an exchange, cabinet or conklin

- If your connection is to a ULL or wholesale service

- If you have done an isolation test as per the link above

Most of the problems with speed are likely to be related to internal wiring issues. Read this discussion to find out more about this. Your ISP is not intentionally slowing you down today (unless you are on a managed plan). Also if this is the school holidays it's likely you will notice slower than usual speed due to more users online.

A master splitter is required for VDSL2 and in most cases will improve speeds on DSL connections. Regular disconnections can be a monitored alarm or a set top box trying to connect. If there's an alarm connected to your line even if you don't have an alarm contract it may still try to connect so it's worth checking.

I recommend you read these two blog posts:

- Is your premises phone wiring impacting your broadband performance? (very technical)

- Are you receiving a substandard ULL ADSL2+ connection from your ISP?

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AidanS

458 posts

Ultimate Geek

#801860 18-Apr-2013 20:02

The fact you have interleaving off and still have a 57ms ping would indicate to me that there is some large interference in your connection.

Personally I have interleaving off and get a 6ms ping on ADSL2+ (30ms with interleaving on) but that's another story.

Would it be possible to post some line stats from your modem. Attenuation would be a good start :). Do you know how far away from the exchange you are?

Also I would suggest considering that you get a master splitter installed, which will replace those horrible little "filters", and ultimately improve your connection.

-A

Cambo

107 posts

Master Geek

#801869 18-Apr-2013 20:17

I suspected you may want modem stats, I logged in to the modem but not sure what to provide.

DownStream Connection Speed - 9044 Kbps
UpStream Connection Speed = 1017 Kbps

Need any other specifics?

Cambo

107 posts

Master Geek

#801870 18-Apr-2013 20:22

Here we go: