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Can I have a GEA test done please.

Malcky
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Can I have a GEA test done please.

As title please......I don't think I have ever seen one on my line before, so curious to see if I'm actually getting and all the other info it provides.

 

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Gandalf
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

Sure thing, here you go.

Test Outcome Pass
Test Outcome Code GTC_FTTC_SERVICE_0003
Description No problem found, OAM test is not currently supported on this line.
Main Fault Location OK
Sync Status In Sync
Downstream Speed 78.0 Mbps
Upstream Speed 20.0 Mbps
Appointment Required N
Fault Report Advised N
NTE Power Status PowerOn
Voice Line Test Result Voice fault suspected - contact Voice CP to progress copper issue
Bridge Tap Not Detected
Radio Frequency Ingress Not Detected
Repetitive Electrical Impulse Noise Not Detected
Cross Talk Not Detected
Estimated Line Length In Metres 372.9
Upstream Rate Assessment Very Good
Downstream Rate Assessment Very Good
Interference Pattern Not Detected
Service Impact No Impact Observed
Home Wiring Problem Not Detected
Downstream Policing Discard Rate 0.0
Customer Traffic Level Upstream and Downstream Traffic Detected
Technology VDSL
Current 15Min Bin Retrains 0
Last 15Min Bin Retrains 0
Profile Name 0.128M-80M Downstream, Retransmission Low - 0.128M-20M Upstream, Error Protection Off

 

Everything looks spot on, except the Voice fault suspected.

I have tested your line, and detected a potential issue on the phone line. Just out of curiosity do you use your landline phone service? [because this kind of issue would usually mean you'd have no dialling tone].

 

I've reported the fault over to Openreach now and created this ticket on to your account.

 

Anoush

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Malcky
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

Thanks Gandalf,

 

As it happens I do NOT use the land line for phone calls.....I don't even have a phone connected to the socket and been like that for as long as I can remember.

 

Its the internet side of things I'm interested in, but if the fault you've detected can have an effect on the internet side then defo lets try fix it.

 

Appart from that it all looks good.

Malcky
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

I have now re-connected a phone to the socket (face plate master socket) and it does seem like there is ZERO dealing tone, and when I phone the house line from my mobile, the phone doesn't ring either...so something is going on there.

 

Funny thing is, I even had to log onto PN to make sure I had the correct number saved in my mobile....lol, and while looking at the phone account details, it shows me recent calls.....the last call I made from the landline was 8th November 2015.  lol.

 

Anyway I'm being side tracked now......As long as whatever is getting looked into does NOT impact the internet side of the service.....Im very protective of that....all wiring, router, access points, settings are all handled with kid gloves......that is working perfectly and always had done for me anyway.

notmyname
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

Depending on what the fault the test has located is, it might not be impacting your broadband service.

 

For FTTC (the fibre service that is most common with Plusnet), the DSLAM is located close to or inside the cabinet (PCP).  So if the copper E side is disconnected at the PCP, it will not be impacting your broadband service.

 

However, if there is a loop condition, earth or battery contact on the D side, it will be affecting your broadband.  As will a partial DIS at the DP etc...

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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

In this case, it was a Dis In Network fault detected at CE [Between NTE and DP]. In the first instance an engineer would usually investigate without needing access EU premises.
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Malcky
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

Thanks for the replies folks, however there is a few too many abbreviations that its got me a bit lost as to what or where the fix is?  lol

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notmyname
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

In this case, it was a Dis In Network fault detected at CE [Between NTE and DP]. In the first instance an engineer would usually investigate without needing access EU premises.

 

 

20 quid says it's at the PCP, unless it's DIS one leg Cheesy

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PCP? when I deal with clients I speak at their level and don't drop acronyms/abbreviations just to be a smart [-Censored-].

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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

PCP? when I deal with clients I speak at their level and don't drop acronyms/abbreviations just to be a smart [-Censored-].

 

@Browni  I hope that wasn't directed at me Sad

 

I think I explained myself quite well.  By the way; I think you'll find that PCP is an initialism and NOT an acronym.  Using both potential terms separated by a "/" doesn't count.

 

For FTTC (the fibre service that is most common with Plusnet), the DSLAM is located close to or inside the cabinet (PCP).  So if the copper E side is disconnected at the PCP, it will not be impacting your broadband service.

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Yep.

You are a smart [-Censored-].

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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

Smiley Thanks for the input.
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.


@Malcky wrote:

Thanks for the replies folks, however there is a few too many abbreviations that its got me a bit lost as to what or where the fix is?  lol


Here's a good website that explains the abbreviations in relation to faults: https://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/home/products/serviceproducts/orderandfaulttracker/faulthandling/fa...

 

@notmyname wrote:
20 quid says it's at the PCP, unless it's DIS one leg Cheesy

 Can I join in on the bet. Roll_eyes

 

@notmyname wrote:
Smiley Thanks for the input.

 No problems, let us know if there's any change to your broadband service over the next few days.

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Malcky
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Re: Can I have a GEA test done please.

Hi there,

 

Could you run another GEA test now that my voice fault has been corrected, I would like to know it there as been any change to the fibre side of things as it did drop connection when the fault was being worked on.

 

Thanks