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BT Openreach VDSL2 modem for FTTC (ECI model B-FOCuS V-2FUb/I Rev.B)
asbokid:
BT Openreach is apparently using a second model of VDSL2 modem for its FTTC service.
The main model in use is the Huawei HG612, a device based on the Broadcom 6368 System on Chip.
The lesser known model is the B-FOCuS V-2FUb/I Rev.B, manufactured by ECI of Israel.
'UKlad' has discovered that it uses the Lantiq VRX268 chipset (see his message below).
To date there are few first hand sightings of the ECI in the wild.
Back in December, one ECI user was spotted on TBB [1]. Since then, two more users have surfaced on the BT forums. [2]
Another ECI user, Josh Shepherd, has just posted on the TalkTalk forums.[3] Josh has also posted a photo of the boiler plate label on the ECI model. [4]
The ECI model is illustrated by photographs in an BT Openreach publication. The document also describes the LEDs on the modems and their meaning. [5]
A page of photos from that Openreach document showing the two modems side-by-side, is attached.
cheers, a
[1] http://forums.thinkbroadband.com/fibre/t/4071309-new-modem.html
[2] http://community.bt.com/t5/BT-Infinity/BT-Infinity-Option2-Only-11400Kbps-down-amp-532k-up/m-p/365717
[3] http://talktalkmembers.net/forums/showpost.php?p=765462&postcount=19
[4] http://twitter.com/#!/Josh_Shep/status/159214668982927361/photo/1
[5] http://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/../FTTCP%20TWG%2029%20September%202010%20slides%20issue1.pdf
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JoshShep:
Hi guys, just thought I'd post on here as I am the guy with the ECI Modem on the Talk Talk Fourms. Awesome work so far, but I'm still having issues with my fibre connection :( , if I was to purchase the Huawei HG612 would my connection stability improve? I know from the past with ADSL2+ my connection was rock solid with a broadcom chipset! (Netgear DGN2000) so would it be the same on FTTC? because as you pointed out the Huawei also has a broadcom.
Thanks for your time!
Josh
uklad:
--- Quote from: JoshShep on January 29, 2012, 06:04:29 AM ---Hi guys, just thought I'd post on here as I am the guy with the ECI Modem on the Talk Talk Fourms. Awesome work so far, but I'm still having issues with my fibre connection :( , if I was to purchase the Huawei HG612 would my connection stability improve? I know from the past with ADSL2+ my connection was rock solid with a broadcom chipset! (Netgear DGN2000) so would it be the same on FTTC? because as you pointed out the Huawei also has a broadcom.
Thanks for your time!
Josh
--- End quote ---
My understanding is you receive a ECI modem because your CAB has ECI hardware in it, that said they are supposed to be compatible with each other, it worth pointing out my connection has given me a solid 40/10 since install with no drop outs at all, i think some people have been to quick to blame new ECI hardware for issues on their FTTC installs..
JoshShep:
--- Quote from: uklad on January 29, 2012, 09:48:09 AM ---
--- Quote from: JoshShep on January 29, 2012, 06:04:29 AM ---Hi guys, just thought I'd post on here as I am the guy with the ECI Modem on the Talk Talk Fourms. Awesome work so far, but I'm still having issues with my fibre connection :( , if I was to purchase the Huawei HG612 would my connection stability improve? I know from the past with ADSL2+ my connection was rock solid with a broadcom chipset! (Netgear DGN2000) so would it be the same on FTTC? because as you pointed out the Huawei also has a broadcom.
Thanks for your time!
Josh
--- End quote ---
My understanding is you receive a ECI modem because your CAB has ECI hardware in it, that said they are supposed to be compatible with each other, it worth pointing out my connection has given me a solid 40/10 since install with no drop outs at all, i think some people have been to quick to blame new ECI hardware for issues on their FTTC installs..
--- End quote ---
So a Huawei would make no difference at all to stabilise my connection? or is it worth a shot?
Thanks
uklad:
Depends what the issue is can you elaborate...
Also I will put my tester on my line tonight I see what chipset my ECI cab is running
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