Yes, great looking graphs.
Well, not great at all, but you know what I mean
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The data is really useful as a quick snapshot of a given connection's current status & is much easier to see when presented so graphically.
For maximum impact though, I believe the graphical presentation of fluctuating data over time periods can add even more weight as proof of instability / deteriorated conditions.
i.e. A "before & after type" scenario all on one page.
My ISP paid some attenuation to my snapshot graphs, but eventually reached the stage of saying the changes were natural fluctuations, within acceptable limits and as to be expected.
Thus my development of the Ongoing Graphs.
They were sent to my ISP asking questions on the lines of "should users really expect to see all those fluctuations as depicted in the graphs, especially sync speed fluctuations of between 35Mb & 8Mb?"
More recently, I have been able to identify "fluctuations" that coincide with changes in weather conditions.
Many engineers have visited, usually with the warning that I may be charged if no Network fault is found.
These warnings have all come following remote tests conducted by both my ISP & BT where Line tests O.K. (LTOK) has been the result.
Each visiting engineer has ended up carrying out some different repair work that has slightly improved stability & speeds, therefore I have not been charged for any of the visits.
One of the simplest graphs that appeared to have the most impact in keeping my ISP engaged with my own connection issues was a graph of my IP Profiles since having FTTC installed last June.
The early data is rather sketchy as my connection was initially so good that I didn't feel the need to monitor it on a daily basis.
This graph is attached for reference.
If anyone wanted to graph such data, as long as they have the graphing applications installed, all that is needed is a simple text file in the following format.
The batch file that generates the graphs is available if required:-
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