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[noddy]

back again  if I use the DLINK DSL-320B is there a way to get adsl stats ?

[Weaver]

I don't have the answer to that, someone will know though.

[j0hn]

There's a thread here on how to get the stats from the DLINK DSL-320B
not sure if it works with any of the stats programs. it's certainly not listed on either DslStats or HG612_stats. sometimes choosing a similar modem works but that would depend on the chipset used.

[roseway]

Neither of those programs support the DSL-320B. I don't know if Routerstats does, although it hasn't been updated for quite a long time.

[noddy]

got one ordered will be an interesting experiment 

[noddy]

The DLINK DSL-320B is on it's way  and I'm going to try the Billion 7800n first do I set it up as PPPoE EWAN ?

[Weaver]

Sounds right. If it speaks PPPoE then there's nothing more to do. Nothing to configure in the modem. ISP-specific login runes go into the router.

If you have an extremely long line, then it's worth considering applying Burakkucat's tip in the modem config: set the modem to ADSL2-only mode, as opposed to "auto" or ADSL2+. (Assuming you're on ADSL2 or ADSL2+, that is. If you are on ADSL1, then it might be worth setting the modem to ADSL1, rather than "auto".) Should really measure performance and compare.

[noddy]

Thanks for that this is just ADSL 1 so I'll do that ( think I need to donate to the site for all this help )

[noddy]

in fact looking at sam knows there's not much available  just adsl and adsl max 

[Weaver]

ADSL Max is just ordinary ADSL with variable speeds offered. I assume all ADSL owners are on ADSL Max (unless they have chosen otherwise).

[noddy]

Sorry if I'm being slow on this but won't the modem need the isp login details ?

[roseway]

There are two ways you can do this:

1. Use the DSL-320B as a full modem (in which case the answer to your question is Yes)

2. Use the DSL-320B in bridge mode (in which case you need a router with a EWAN port, and the ISP login details are in the router).

[noddy]

Thank you  next question  what are the + & - of the two options ? bearing in mind I wanted to use 7800n as a wireless router

[kitz]

or throwing in another suggestion which expands on weavers.

The  ZyXEL VMG1312-B10D is a relatively new modem in the UK and wasn't available when you first asked your question.  It has an updated BCM chipset, works out of the box with DSLstats and so far is proving very good on long vdsl lines. 
It seems to work well on a long adsl line for one of our members.  Also b*cat picked one up on Thurs from ebay and so far is pleased with it on his moderately long (46db) line.

[Weaver]

Do _not_ use Roseway's option 1 - configuring the DLink as a router, as they are horrible, with bugs dangerous security problems according to various sources. (On an earlier thread? Certainly according to RevK who has warned against this kind of use repeatedly.)

But if you configure the DLink as a straight PPPoE modem as you should (supplied safely  configured when bought from the AAISP shop) then you don't have to configure it with the ISP login details or password. These go in the router instead, and stuff just gets passed through by the modem.