VDSL was installed this morning and the downstream rate was 39 kbps. When I came home after work it had dropped to 30 and is now down to 27!
I thought that it was meant to get better with time, not worse?
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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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hio77: this sounds like DLM simply settling in. although it could indicate a fault if your line wasnt installed correctly (unlikely)..
cant really many any prediction on that though, as your lack of posting line stats, after being ask multiple times, would indicate your probably going off speedtests.
so once again
please post line stats. we cant do alot to help you if you dont give all the information. you have not stated how long you have had VDSL for iver.
lastly, DLM doesnt only make lines better, it can also make lines "worse" as DLMs purpose is to achieve best speed and stability.
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w2krules: The phone line that the VDSL is on sounds "crackly".
Also, we aren't far from the nearest cabinet - 165m total down the drive and along the road. Why do you say that it's a long line?
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w2krules: The phone line that the VDSL is on sounds "crackly".
w2krules: Thanks. I expected it to be further than 165m, but 1km???
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w2krules: The phone line that the VDSL is on sounds "crackly".
Regards FireEngine
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