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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 8:26 AM
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Quote but from master to test was (as you saw) double the sync speed
Given this, there is obviously some problem related to the internal wiring.
Normally the bell wire is the favourite in these situations but if that is not the case here then other possibilities could be:
Bad contact between the master socket frontplate and the test socket.
Bad connections on the extension cables on either the frontplate OR the extension socket.
FEC errors in themselves arent TOO great a problem in that they are correctable errors ( see here http://www.kitz.co.uk/adsl/error_correction.htm for explanation ) BUT they are indicative of a poor/noisy connection.
We need to establish what is causing the difference between the test socket and the master/extension.
If you have an IDC punch tool ( so that you can reconnect it! ) I'd be tempted to disconnect the extension wiring at the faceplate and then try with the router plugged into the master socket with the faceplate attached ( i.e NOT the test socket ). This should determine whether the extension cabling or the faceplate is giving problems. It also gives an opportunity to remake the extension connections.
Anyone else any thoughts ?
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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 10:43 AM
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I agree it seems like a problem with the internal wiring. I'm guessing a punch would be available from a good hardware store?
Thanks
Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 10:48 AM
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Don't use it to give an indication of what speeds your getting. Use our own speedtester for that sort of thing. The only use the BT Speedtester has is to tell you what your IP Profile is.
Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 11:30 AM
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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 11:34 AM
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That's not the best option either (sorry!).
We rate limit downloads from the Microsoft website, which are classed as a "download server".
Your best bet is by using http://mybroadbandspeed.co.uk
Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 11:41 AM
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Quote I'm guessing a punch would be available from a good hardware store?
You can get a cheap and cheerful one from B&Q http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=idc&x=0&y=0
It should be OK for a limited number of uses
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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 12:59 PM
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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 1:43 PM
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Quote from: Jameseh We rate limit downloads from the Microsoft website, which are classed as a "download server".
I understand that but surely it wouldn't be limited more during off peak than during peak times? I.e. in theory i should have a higher speed at 12:30am than i should at 9pm? The same going for torrents (all being equal?)
Anyway this is probably best addressed once we've established exactly which part of my house is in issue!
Quote from: Anotherone you should only have the blue pair (blue with white marker, white with blue marker) connected to terminals 2 & 5 at the master faceplate
That's correct. The house is a new build - approx 2 years old (still a building site on google earth!) so i would presume wiring is up to spec.
Thanks
Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 1:54 PM
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Quote and every extension
Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 2:40 PM
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Quote The house is a new build - approx 2 years old (still a building site on google earth!) so i would presume wiring is up to spec.
You can't presume that I'm afraid. The wiring is usually installed by electricians and not telecom's engineers!
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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 4:49 PM
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Quote from: Anotherone
Quote and every extension
Give me a chance, i was in a rush this morning!
Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 6:41 PM
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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 6:45 PM
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At the master i have green/white and white/green wires in 2, Orange/white and white/orange wires in 5.
At the extension socket in my room i have green/white in 2, and orange/white in 5, with a blue/white in to 3.
Odd wiring?
Cheers
Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 8:02 PM
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Have you got more than one extension ?
From what you say there are 2 pairs of wires connected to each of terminal 2 & 5 on the master faceplate.
One pair goes to the extension , where does the other pair go ?
Goodness knows where the blue/white wire connected to terminal 3 at the extension goes but its best disconnected!
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Re: Super random connection speeds
03-06-2009 11:35 PM
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DSL dropped out at about 8 but up now at 448/7520
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