Trying to move to 2D from BigPipe - during the switchover how much outage should I expect?

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lchiu7

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#2908355 29-Apr-2022 13:59

Wheelbarrow01:

Yes, it looks like the situation is resolved. Port 1 disconnection and port 2 connection are both scheduled as requested.

Yup - got a text to say it is connected now but won't change anything until I sign off from work tonight.

A big shout out to Wheelbarrow01 and Duffles for their assistance. It would not have happened without their support. BP still hasn't got back to me.

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Just provisioned it myself on my Asus router - took more time doing the cabling than the actual modem config :-)

All good. Not a great measure but this is what my Speedtest results were this morning

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#2908503 30-Apr-2022 10:56

lchiu7:

Just provisioned it myself on my Asus router - took more time doing the cabling than the actual modem config :-)

Asus Router is holding you back mate :)

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#2908965 1-May-2022 14:01

nztim:

lchiu7:

Just provisioned it myself on my Asus router - took more time doing the cabling than the actual modem config :-)

Asus Router is holding you back mate :)

OK, But this is fast enough for me at the moment given my modest Internet requirements. I have had this router a few years now. What is a good upgrade?

I am using an Asus RT-AC66U

As an aside BP finallly got back to me yesterday to say they had stopped the disonnection on port 1 (!) but I think it's already happeded and I would be disconnected 31/5 so another month's billinng. I told them I don't want any bills for May at all.

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#2908967 1-May-2022 14:10

Would very strongly recommend ditching the Asus router and getting 2degrees to send you a Fritz!Box. For starters a much better router but also the Asus will struggle with Gigabit PPPoE so will be holding you back especially under load.

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#2909001 1-May-2022 19:16

Also if you have any issues, 2degrees can provide support for a Fritzbox, as it's come from them, as opposed to a third-party router.

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