Should I keep my router switched on at all times?
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Should I keep my router switched on at all times?
21-02-2011 10:27 AM
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The Plusnet guy said it's best to leave it permanently on as the BT line will read our turning the router of as a dropped connection each time and will reduce ine speed in order to stabalise the coneection better.....is this so? Since joining Plusnet i have notice a drop in speed (we used to get between 4 - 5 kbps, now its more like 1 - 2 kbps). Do most of you leave it on all the time?
My question is when I connect my new router should I leave it pemanently switched on for maximum speed, and if so will the line reset itself over a few days back to my maxmum possible speed by leaving it on, or do I need Plusnet to reset my line and begin another training period for my line in order to get back to my best connection speed possible?
Thanks for any advice and help.
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21-02-2011 10:32 AM
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It will see your switching on and off as connection instability and drop your speed to try and stabilise it.
If this has already happened, leaving the router on should eventually restore your speed but a line reset from PN will help.
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21-02-2011 10:40 AM
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I leave mine on 24/7 and, unlike earlier versions the v8 is well ventilated and doesn't over heat. Assuming you've set up security correctly this shouldn't be a problem and a router will only cost pence to run.
As Strat says, you should see normal speeds in a few days time.
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21-02-2011 11:21 AM
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The post mortem on the V210 showed that the electrolytics C118 & C119 have blown, which others have found. Replacements have been obtained and will be fitted asap. It will be interesting to find out how it will respond.
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21-02-2011 12:51 PM
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For the past six months or so I have been swiching off at night with no ill effect to my line speed .
I understand that one disconnection per 24 hrs should not trigger the Exchange Dslam to reset the target snr higher thus lowering line speed.
I deliberately disconnect at night to avoid possble multiple line drops caused by night time Rf interference in this area. These would, almost certainly cause an increase in target snr.
Swithing off at night, has in this case, definately improved my line stability and hence line speed.
However I stress that it should only be done once per 24hrs.
Also my connection is Dsl Max, I don't know if the same applies to ADSL2 +
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Mike (edgeways)
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21-02-2011 5:44 PM
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In their reply to me they mentioned something called a DLM, which was described as sort of a traing period every 72 hrs or so on a line.....is this what will get my speed back up?
Do others agree that turning my router off only overnight should'n t affect this?
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21-02-2011 5:59 PM
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21-02-2011 7:22 PM
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Quote from: glosoldspot and so radio waves aren't pinging round our house constantly
Admittedly I'm not keen on that either which is why I use a ralink2500 chipset based wifi card. It can be put into AccessPoint mode so that you can use it as an accesspoint (like your router provides) and you can turn it off in windows when you don't need it to be used. The card remembers its mode setting so when you next start the PC it automatically goes into AP mode without you doing anything.
The ralink2500 based cards are becoming quite scarce now as they're older b/g cards whereas everyone wants n based wifi cards now and I've no idea which ones of those support this AP hardware mode.
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21-02-2011 8:59 PM
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jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
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22-02-2011 7:48 AM
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22-02-2011 9:00 AM
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22-02-2011 9:24 AM
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On jelv's point.....does it make a difference if I just turn it off at the mains (which I do) after I've shutdown my laptop or do I need to tell it to disconnect first...any benefits to that?
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22-02-2011 9:43 AM
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22-02-2011 10:50 AM
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Quote from: jelv many of us don't trust the DLM!
NOBODY should EVER trust DLM!!
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22-02-2011 11:06 AM
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