Is this what VDSL is like?

Forums › 2degrees (including Slingshot, Orcon, Flip, Stuff Fibre, MyRepublic, 2talk and Vocus) › Is this what VDSL is like?

lNomNoml

1842 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 521

ID Verified

#237901 22-Jun-2018 22:17

Just moved into a new property and was downgraded from Fibre to VDSL, I run a speed test and get 20.01Mbps download and 1.12 Mbps upload, is this expected? I'm sure at one stage that is what I was getting on normal ADSL2+

I have no landline or anything else plugged into the phone sockets other than the Orcon router.

I have opened a case with Orcon to ask for help but would like to know if this is expected speeds or if something can be done to improve it?

Linux

12182 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 8475

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#2042691 22-Jun-2018 22:20

You have been an active Geekzone member for a while you should know about the VDSL fine tuning thread and know about checking modem line stats and about master filters

John

Edit: and poor house wiring will impact xDSL speed

lNomNoml

1842 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 521

ID Verified

#2042696 22-Jun-2018 22:39

Linux: You have been an active Geekzone member for a while you should know about the VDSL fine tuning thread and know about checking modem line stats and about master filters

John

Edit: and poor house wiring will impact xDSL speed

Thanks, this is the first time I have had VDSL so I didn't look at it and forgot about it, so for now it says I am 21KM's away from the exchange, that I'm hoping is wrong as I am in the heart of Manurewa in Auckland.

I have attached the line stats if anyone can point out something is wrong.

Linux: You have been an active Geekzone member for a while you should know about the VDSL fine tuning thread and know about checking modem line stats and about master filters

John

Edit: and poor house wiring will impact xDSL speed

That is possible as the wiring could be old, I suspect a master filter was put in as the router did not work in the one bed room but does in the dinning room.

yitz

2239 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 594

#2042697 22-Jun-2018 22:53

lNomNoml:
this is the first time I have had VDSL so I didn't look at it and forgot about it, so for now it says I am 21KM's away from the exchange, that I'm hoping is wrong

Where did you get 21km? 2.1 km sounds more likely if you know you are still connected directly to the main exchange, that was usually the cut-off distance before cabinetisation kicked in for suburban areas.

If you are really 2.1 km I'd say that's about all you can expect as it is at the cross over point where VDSL is usually beneficial over ADSL2+ .

Linux

12182 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 8475

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#2042720 23-Jun-2018 02:51

Looking at your thread history you have asked about VDSL before

John

hio77

'That VDSL Cat'
13036 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3896

ID Verified

Trusted

Lizard Networks

Subscriber

#2042724 23-Jun-2018 06:28

Assuming the stats are right and theres no fault at play, 22/1.2 at 30db is actually rather good. Especially considering you don't look to be vectored and are in an urban area.

If you pass me address details I'll drill deeper into your neighbours and confirm if it looks faulty (seems unlikely based on your profile)

#include <std_disclaimer>

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have.

lNomNoml

1842 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 521

ID Verified

#2042767 23-Jun-2018 11:27

hio77: Assuming the stats are right and theres no fault at play, 22/1.2 at 30db is actually rather good. Especially considering you don't look to be vectored and are in an urban area.

If you pass me address details I'll drill deeper into your neighbours and confirm if it looks faulty (seems unlikely based on your profile)

Hi thanks I appreciate it.

New World

Shop on-line at New World now for your groceries (affiliate link).

hio77

'That VDSL Cat'
13036 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3896

ID Verified

Trusted

Lizard Networks

Subscriber

#2042902 23-Jun-2018 16:02

findings DM'd, looks like you got the better of the pairs there.

one figgure i missed - 1.3KM of copper at best :/

#include <std_disclaimer>

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have.