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Ridethesplit
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Re: Poor router performance

Hi thanks. I am not convinced this is a wireless issue as I have just connected via ethernet and got a 1mbps result on a bt wholesale speedtest.
My 2.4 and 5ghz networks are separate SSID too.
I did 15+ speed tests on wifi earlier today on all WiFi Chanel choices with varying results from 15-20mbps.
But every check on 5ghz returned 35mbps.
Now everything, 2.4, 5 or wired returns 1mbps...
Ridethesplit
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Re: Poor router performance

Hi thanks. I am not convinced this is a wireless issue as I have just connected via ethernet and got a 1mbps result on a bt wholesale speedtest.
My 2.4 and 5ghz networks are separate SSID too.
I did 15+ speed tests on wifi earlier today on all WiFi Chanel choices with varying results from 15-20mbps.
But every check on 5ghz returned 35mbps.
Now everything, 2.4, 5 or wired returns 1mbps...
Is there a way I can see what the demand is on my router
adam945
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Re: Poor router performance

Good morning @Ridethesplit

Thanks a lot for reaching out. Tests on your line this morning have shown that the download sync speed is at the lower end of your speed estimates, however they do appear to be within range. My tests are showing a download sync speed of around 35Mbps. If you're able to run a wired speed test at all, it'll give us a better understanding o what's coming down the line. I'll pop my KBD results onto this post so you can have a look yourself.

I'm not quite sure what you mean by demand on the router? If you're referring to the speeds that your router is receiving, you'd be able to check this out by having a look at the Data Rate.

To do this, log into your Plusnet Hub One manager, navigate to Troubleshooting, and then click on HelpDesk.

 

KBD
GEA Test Detail
Circuit ID NA Service ID  
 
 
Test Outcome Pass
Test Outcome Code GTC_FTTC_SERVICE_0000
Description GEA service test completed and no fault found .
Main Fault Location OK
Sync Status In Sync
Downstream Speed 35.0 Mbps
Upstream Speed 9.5 Mbps
Appointment Required N
Fault Report Advised N
NTE Power Status PowerOn
Voice Line Test Result Pass
Radio Frequency Ingress Not Detected
Repetitive Electrical Impulse Noise Not Detected
Cross Talk Not Detected
Estimated Line Length In Metres 797.5
Upstream Rate Assessment Good
Downstream Rate Assessment Low
Interference Pattern Regular Interference Observed Daily
Service Impact No Impact Observed
Interference Duration Longest Occurrence From17:15to20:00
Interference Location Customer Premise
Interference Observed In Days 0
Home Wiring Problem Not Detected
Downstream Policing Discard Rate 0.0
Customer Traffic Level Upstream and Downstream traffic detected
Technology VDSL
DP Type External
Profile Name 0.128M-35M Downstream, Interleaving Low - 0.128M-10M Upstream, Error Protection Off
Time Stamp 2021-07-23T08:15:00
Parameters MIN MAX AVG
Down Stream Line Rate 35.0 Mbps 35.0 Mbps 35.0 Mbps
Up Stream Line Rate 9.2 Mbps 9.5 Mbps 9.3 Mbps
Up Time 413.0 Sec 900.0 Sec 898.9 Sec
Retrains 0.0 1.0 0.0
 Adam
 Plusnet Help Team - Leeds
Ridethesplit
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Re: Poor router performance

Hi Adam, thanks for helping.
I ran a series of tests last night and again my speed on both 2.4ghz and 5ghz (WiFi) dropped to 1mbps.
I have tested again this morning and it is back up to 35.
Is there a way I can see what 'was' connected, and how much data was being used by each device?
adam945
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Re: Poor router performance

Thanks for your response @Ridethesplit

Unfortunately not, are you running your tests on difference devices?

 Adam
 Plusnet Help Team - Leeds
Ridethesplit
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Re: Poor router performance

Same device.
My Samsung note 10
RealAleMadrid
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Re: Poor router performance

@Ridethesplit  If you are using the Plusnet Hub1 modem/router that will not give you any information about the load on the router and the amount of data being used by each device. It is a very basic router, you would need much more expensive equipment to give you the info you want.

@adam945  Have you noticed that the line is banded at 35Mbps? If this was removed it could improve the download speed.

adam945
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Re: Poor router performance

Thanks @Ridethesplit

Are you able to run a wired speed test at all? @RealAleMadrid is right, in that the line does appear to be banded, however the highest speed your line can achieve is 48Mbps, you've been reporting speeds of 1Mbps, so for now at least, the banding issue is secondary.

 

Customers often report speeds of 1Mbps when the router isn't authenticated, have you been noting the Broadband username when such speeds are being seen?
 

 Adam
 Plusnet Help Team - Leeds
Ridethesplit
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Re: Poor router performance

Hi Adam, just done a wired test
32.4 down
8.8 up.
When you mean noting the broadband username, what do you mean by this?
Also, when the download speed drops to 1, the upload speed remains at 8 or 9. Absolutely no loss at all.
adam945
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Re: Poor router performance

thanks for your response @Ridethesplit

So you need to be logged into the Plusnet hub One for the services to work. when logging onto your Plusnet Hub One, the broadband username should be shown as accountusername@plusdsl.net, if it's setup@plusdsl.net, speed tests will likely report download speeds of  1Mbps or less.

The speeds you've reported there are more like it, however they are at the low end of your estimates, as I said, the line should be able to achieve speeds of up to 48Mbps. I've now raised a request to have the line reset on our suppliers side, as they currently appear to be capping the line at 35Mbps. as we're approaching a weekend though, this might not get picked up and sorted until later on next week.

 Adam
 Plusnet Help Team - Leeds
Ridethesplit
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Re: Poor router performance

Ok great thanks.
I will leave a laptop wired to the router so I can check the broadband username when the speed drops later.
I have just finished naming all of the devices that connect to the router to ensure I don't have a rogue user...
adam945
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Re: Poor router performance

No problem, just to let you know, you don't need to be wired into the router to check the broadband username, just go onto your Plusnet hub Manager, (192.168.1.254).

We only ask for a wired connection when running speed tests. Smiley

 Adam
 Plusnet Help Team - Leeds
Ridethesplit
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Re: Poor router performance

No probs.
I'll stay wired anyway.
I will do a test with WiFi switched off and all Lan ports empty other than the laptop.
adam945
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Re: Poor router performance

Perfect, let us know what you're coming out with.

As mentioned though, the line is currently artificially capped at 35Mbps, so you should be achieving speeds slightly below that. We're hoping to get the line unbanded by the end of next week. Smiley

 Adam
 Plusnet Help Team - Leeds
Dan_the_Van
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Re: Poor router performance

Hi @Ridethesplit 

Using RouterStats it is possible to monitor your VDSL connection see here for details, this will also work from a Wifi device.

The link will explain all. Noise Margin tab is important as it shows how stable the line is in real time.

Dan