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[Weaver]

I doubt that excellent “mk1” faceplate is right for VDSL (could lose some speed). A mk2 is the one to go for (not mk3).

Something like this
  http://www.run-it-direct.co.uk/vte2015filteredfaceplate.html

Or a BT Mk2 faceplate

[Weaver]

@Simonsays - indeed the two routers thing will possibly give problems in certain applications

[Weaver]

a ZyXEL VMG1312-B could be worth considering. Can be a modem or a single-box modem/router.incl.wifi.

[SimonSays]

OK - so it's worth getting a Mk2 faceplate and a decent RJ11 cable. I'll do both those..

I don't want to distract with the HH5-as-a-modem option... I understand it's a stupid idea to have multiple routers on a network but I was just after a short-term workaround. Ideally, I'd like to return the HH5 to BT as a ziplock bag full of its constituent atoms as it has provided me with nothing but stress.that's the ideal scenario.

In theory, the ECI modem should work better (assuming I'm right about the DSLAM being ECI), right? I don't care about hacking the modem unless I can eke some more speed out as a result. Seeing my line stats only induces tears...

[Weaver]

I was quite attracted to the theory about matching chipsets, but many learned others including our leader deny this. Although perhaps FTTC is an exception?

[SimonSays]

OK - well, I've got both boxes anyway.

I'll gladly buy the ZyXEL if it will improve anything at all... I see there is a B10A and a B30A variant. Should I have a preference?

The only thing that slowed me down from buying a combined VDSL modem/router earlier as the issue with connection speed. I don't want to get my WLAN/LAN sorted at the expense of the line rate.

I'll improve the faceplate and RJ11 first - aside from these, is there anything that could be causing the HH5 to get faster connection/throughput? It's connected to the same faceplate and cables, of course.

[Dray]

It may be easier to tell by comparing the stats from the HH5 and the HG612.

[GigabitEthernet]

Supposedly the MK3 faceplate is better for REIN but I have REIN and can't notice a difference between it and the MK2.

I believe the MK2 is quite a bit better than the MK1, though don't quote me on that.

I'd quite like to see how a hacked ECI runs on the OP's line.

[Dray]

In theory, the ECI modem should work better (assuming I'm right about the DSLAM being ECI)

It's easy enough to find out http://www.kitz.co.uk/adsl/cabinet-lookup.htm#fttc_dslam

[SimonSays]

Dray/AlecR - what stats would enlighten? I'm happy to post them...

Thanks

[SimonSays]

Here are my HH5 connection stats: https://goo.gl/photos/kyk3kL46xU8B627J9

Let me know what you would want to see from the hacked HG612...

[Dray]

Data rate, Noise/SNR margin and Max attainable. Also Line attenuation if you have them.

[Dray]

On the HH5, if you go to Troubleshooting then Helpdesk, better stats are there.

[SimonSays]

Amazing what I'm learning here...

Here are the extended HH5 stats:  https://goo.gl/photos/kyk3kL46xU8B627J9

The cabinet is confirmed as an ECI.

I'll reply again with the HG612 stats in a few mins as I have to reconnect, obviously.

S

[Dray]

err, they look the same stats to me