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JoshShep

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FTTC Modem Question
« on: March 31, 2016, 11:47:46 AM »

Hello old friends hope you all are well! Its been a few years since I have been active but I have a few questions I hope you can help me with.  ;D

I have moved house again. This time I'm staying put. The stress from moving isn't good, anyhow internet connection at the new property is amazing, so happy with the increase in speed.

I am still located in the same village Royston (SLRY) but much closer to the cab and exchange.

I am still connected up to the ECI cab, so my question is what is the best modem for me to use? I have the latest ECI modem supplied from BT from the last property and because I am now with Plusnet they told me the new install was self install, so I have the Hub One with built in modem for VDSL.

What modem should I be using or is there another modem I should purchase for better results. My speed tests are coming in around 75Mbps. And pings are around 12ms. I want my ping to be as low as possible. So also is there any way of getting them to -10ms?

The connection went live a couple of weeks ago so I'm not 100% sure on how sensitive DLM is still on FTTC am I OK to swap modems over without upsetting it?

Thanks everyone!
Josh

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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2016, 05:31:11 PM »

Anyone? Just want to know what modem would be best to use the ECI or new supplied plusnet hub one?

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Josh

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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2016, 05:43:30 PM »

I think either or both will be fine.
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2016, 06:05:24 PM »

Thank you, if I change modems what is the best way to do this without upsetting DLM. Also how do I know if there is any interleaving on the line? Pings are sitting around 11-13ms if I ping BBC.

Cheers!

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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2016, 06:14:51 PM »

Expanding a little on Dray's reply, your simplest options would be --
  • Use the ECI B-FOCuS modem (from your previous house) with a router, etc, of your choice.
  • Use the ECI B-FOCuS modem (ditto) with the re-badged BT HH5 (the Plusnet Hub One) as the router, etc.
  • Use the re-badged BT HH5 (the Plusnet Hub One) as an all-in-one modem/router, etc, device.
As long as you turn off the power to the modem then disconnect it, connect up the new modem, wait 30 minutes and then re-apply the power you should not upset the DLM. I would recommend that you don't do it more than twice in any one 24 hour period.
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2016, 06:55:01 PM »

Also how do I know if there is any interleaving on the line? Pings are sitting around 11-13ms if I ping BBC.

Cheers!
Well, you won't know about interleaving but to be honest, you can't do anything about it anyway. However, if you want to see stats like that, you should get a modem that actually reports the stats, such as an unlocked HG612.
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2016, 07:05:18 PM »

If you feel like splashing the cash get a DrayTek Vigor 2760n or even the 2760Vn. They have a Lantiq/ECI VRX288 chipset that will provide higher sync speeds with your ECI cabinet, since the roll out of G.INP.

https://wikidevi.com/wiki/DrayTek_Vigor_2760Vn
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2016, 08:22:25 PM »

In case anyone is interested, I think the VRX288 is pretty much the same as the VRX268, but the VRX288 in addition can be a gateway for connecting analog telephones to VoIP services. But the DrayTek (and also FritzBox) devices have the advantage of being provided with better Lantiq DSL firmware than the ECI modems and HH5A seem to have got (so far?).
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2016, 08:31:23 PM »

Thanks for the help everyone! I actually just pulled the RJ11 last night without removing the power!  :o

I won't be doing that again! Don't think its make any negative changes though. I think I'll invest in a new modem in the future.

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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2016, 09:37:14 PM »

Download speedachieved during the test was - 72.5 Mbps
 For your connection, the acceptable range of speedsis 40 Mbps-77.44 Mbps .
 Additional Information:
 IP Profile for your line is - 77.44 Mbps

Upload speed achieved during the test was - 15.86Mbps
 Additional Information:
 Upstream Rate IP profile on your line is - 20 Mbps

Is this pretty much the best you can get in terms of ip profile?

My sync speeds should be similar to these right?

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Josh

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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2016, 10:55:25 PM »

In purely general terms, I have seen some end users report obtaining 79/19 on the 80/20 product.
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2016, 11:12:46 PM »

Also how do I know if there is any interleaving on the line? Pings are sitting around 11-13ms if I ping BBC.

Cheers!

If you are pinging BBC at 11-13ms, its most likely that interleaving is off.   Interleaving tends to add an 8 or 16ms delay.

Ping time is usually about 6/7ms to the RAS, then the rest depends on how far you are from your ISP gateway and then the BBC.   12ms is probably about average time for a non-interleaved line..  as long as youre not in the far north.
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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2016, 11:29:47 PM »

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Re: FTTC Modem Question
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2016, 11:38:51 PM »

Yes indeed:

http://speedof.me/show.php?img=160331215914-9522.png

oooh-err  - I did 2 to make sure it wasnt a one off.

http://speedof.me/show.php?img=160331222132-6507.png

and it got even better :D

http://speedof.me/show.php?img=160331222829-412.png


For comparison


Wow :o those speeds are impressive!

Love this forum, always get help from great people whenever I have questions that need answering.

Thank you all!
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