Hi Folks,
I've just read an interesting article in the latest (Feb 2008!) copy of PC Pro magazine. In the article, the author starts out by saying that he has the all-too-familiar line disconnect/loss of sync problem. After much investigation, he concludes that the problem is caused by three factors. Firstly, the use of a TI AR7 chipset-based router. The second factor is to be using an ADSL Max-powered service and the third ingredient is for some external factor that increases the line noise.
What I find interesting about this article is that it conflicts with my experience. I'm now using the Netgear DG834G v3 modem/router, which is based on the AR7 chipset. I chose it because the Kitz site specifically states that it performs well under low noise margin conditions. And does it perform well!! I've not had a single disconnect since I bought it three weeks ago. My noise margin is never in excess of 12dB. So, that takes care of two of the factors described in the PC Pro article. As for the ADSL Max service, I'm not sure if that's what I'm on. Because of my distance from the exchange, BT said the best download speed I could expect was 2Mbps. I get 1.9Mbps so I can't complain. Therefore, my question is - why does there appear to be a difference in performance between the PC Pro article and my experience with an AR7-based modem/router? Is it to do with the ADSL Max service?
JPC