New Plusnet User with slow internet

[#1]

I have recently switched from BT to Plusnet. I was away for a couple of days after activation (16th), but since yesterday have been failing to maintain a working internet connection, let alone quick.

I am using the Plusnet router that was sent to me. I've factory reset it twice. I've tried using a previously exceptional router (TP Link AC1750) as a WAP point but this has not helped. When adding powerline this often further decreases performance. So I am back to using purely the Plusnet router connected with a microfilter to the main socket.

The same thing happens quite consistently. I get a very brief (~1min) burst of ~15Mbps connection (through wired, powerline, wifi) which drops to anywhere from <300kbps to ~1Mbps. The connection frequently drops. Generally speed is quite frankly horrible. Barely enough to open this page.

The router has a solid power light, solid broadband light, and very quick flashing internet and wifi lights.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

[#2]

Thanks for getting in touch @gwp

I'm sorry to hear that you're having connection issues.

We've tested your line and we can't see any issues remotely with your connection being mostly stable and connected at a rate of 16mbps.

There's also no congestion reported at your exchange either.

So we can investigate further please connect your computer/laptop to the router with an ethernet cable and run the BT Speedtester service at http://speedtest.btwholesale.com

You must ensure that you have no other programs running at the same time such as streaming, general browsing and the most common one is antivirus programs downloading updates in the background.

This must be done on a wired connection and not wireless Once the initial result is completed please click Further Diagnostics.

Please type in your phone number and click run diagnostic test. This will run a test and send the results to the server for investigation

Once you've done that post back and we can take a further look

[#3]

Dear @MatthewWheeler.

Thank you for your reply! I am interested to hear that there are no issues remotely from your POV. What does mostly mean in that context?

I ran the speedtest as you described. The only computer I have capable of a ethernet wired connection is my imac so i lugged it to the utility cupboard.  I think the results illustrate exactly my problem.

Run	Time	Download speed	Upload speed	Ping
1	17.54.14	14.55	3.14	13
2	17.56.57	3.76	0.96	56
3	18.13.34	0	0.07	773
4	18.33.55	0	0.02	1256

I have the Further diagnostics for the first run, however every subsequent time it said that I had to wait 10 minutes between tests. This may be because the page was loading slow so may have reset? Not sure. Either way, I have uploaded all screenshots. Awaiting your reply! Thanks.

[#4]

Hi there, 

Us not seeing any issues on a line test just means that we can't see any obvious cause for the issue that you're having. Simply put that means more digging to do. 

I've just added an update to the open fault ticket for you: https://www.plus.net/wizard/?p=view_question&id=193346675

Please let me know when you've been able to reply. 

[#5]

Thanks @adamwalker, just replied!

[#6]

Any update on this? 

[#7]

Hey @gwp,

Thanks for getting back in touch with us.

I'm really sorry for the delay in response, I have now updated your faults ticket with more info.

Thanks.

[#8]

Hi @Mads,

Just replied, thanks!

Gareth

[#9]

All updated for you @gwp.

Thanks.

[#10]

@Mads Right back at you! Cheers.

[#11 · Accepted solution]

Hi @gwp,

Thanks for getting back to us. I've updated the ticket now with a further response. Please have a read of the ticket here and let us know if you respond further.