ADSL troubles - Page 2

killerkebab · 27-02-2007, 19:02

How can I find out which socket is the master one, and then what is installed onto it?

Mark · 27-02-2007, 19:04

Have a look at all the sockets. Look for the one with the most wires coming out, and if they're different sizes, look for the biggest. Not a guarantee, but it usually works.

killerkebab · 27-02-2007, 19:24

I can't find the master socket (if I haven't unwittingly found it already), but I installed a piece of software called 'DMT' (which is what is making these graphs, Mr Feek

) and turned my noise margin down a fraction for an improved speed. I dare not turn the margin all the way down for I heard my line could die, but I wondered if this is a good idea or not regardless:

Nutcase · 27-02-2007, 19:42

I believe master sockets tend to have a two piece plastic front to them (all the ones I've seen have), but then it just takes one to disprove that

Mark · 27-02-2007, 19:47

Yes, usually that is true. BT have been known to install master-style sockets as non-master, but that's not the norm.

Desmo · 27-02-2007, 19:56

Not sure if it's any help, but these are my figures...

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ADSL Link          Downstream      Upstream
Connection Speed    8128 kbps      448 kbps
Line Attenuation      17 db          5 db
Noise Margin          12 db         22 db

killerkebab · 27-02-2007, 20:11

Thanks Des, although having seen your figures I am convinced you should get an ADSL2+ package as soon as they're available in your area - if I am reading those figures correctly, you should be able to reach ludicrous speeds

Nutcase · 27-02-2007, 21:11

Do my figures look good too?

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ADSL Link          Downstream   Upstream 
Connection Speed    8128 kbps   448 kbps 
Line Attenuation      31 db       9 db 
Noise Margin          11 db      20 db

Cos my code box don't

Desmo · 27-02-2007, 21:34

Does now

killerkebab · 28-02-2007, 15:16

Well I've messed around with my SNRM and I can get speeds ranging from 3000-4800 downstream depending on what I set it as. I have noticed I do get a few disconnects if I muck about too much so I've left it at 4000 (which is ~6dB SNRM). If it doesn't improve much in the next couple weeks I might give Be a call to ask them to test my line externally to see what I should be expecting. If they say I should be getting more then maybe I need to get someone with some know-how to take a closer look at my phone sockets at home.

27-02-2007, 19:02	#11
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	How can I find out which socket is the master one, and then what is installed onto it? __________________

27-02-2007, 19:24	#13
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	I can't find the master socket (if I haven't unwittingly found it already), but I installed a piece of software called 'DMT' (which is what is making these graphs, Mr Feek ) and turned my noise margin down a fraction for an improved speed. I dare not turn the margin all the way down for I heard my line could die, but I wondered if this is a good idea or not regardless: __________________

27-02-2007, 19:56	#16
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Not sure if it's any help, but these are my figures... Code: ADSL Link Downstream Upstream Connection Speed 8128 kbps 448 kbps Line Attenuation 17 db 5 db Noise Margin 12 db 22 db __________________

27-02-2007, 20:11	#17
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	Thanks Des, although having seen your figures I am convinced you should get an ADSL2+ package as soon as they're available in your area - if I am reading those figures correctly, you should be able to reach ludicrous speeds __________________

27-02-2007, 21:11	#18
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Do my figures look good too? Code: ADSL Link Downstream Upstream Connection Speed 8128 kbps 448 kbps Line Attenuation 31 db 9 db Noise Margin 11 db 20 db Cos my code box don't

27-02-2007, 19:04	#12
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Have a look at all the sockets. Look for the one with the most wires coming out, and if they're different sizes, look for the biggest. Not a guarantee, but it usually works.

27-02-2007, 19:42	#14
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	I believe master sockets tend to have a two piece plastic front to them (all the ones I've seen have), but then it just takes one to disprove that

27-02-2007, 19:47	#15
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yes, usually that is true. BT have been known to install master-style sockets as non-master, but that's not the norm.

27-02-2007, 21:34	#19
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Does now __________________

28-02-2007, 15:16	#20
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	Well I've messed around with my SNRM and I can get speeds ranging from 3000-4800 downstream depending on what I set it as. I have noticed I do get a few disconnects if I muck about too much so I've left it at 4000 (which is ~6dB SNRM). If it doesn't improve much in the next couple weeks I might give Be a call to ask them to test my line externally to see what I should be expecting. If they say I should be getting more then maybe I need to get someone with some know-how to take a closer look at my phone sockets at home. __________________