Router not responding

[arhharris]

Hi, I have a WiFi Hub router.  Had it for several years with no issues.  On Tue at around 7pm the light started flashing orange and we lost both WiFi from the router and Inernet connectivity (even to a PC plugged directly in over ethernet).  I switched it off for a few mins and back on but didn't fix either issue.  I used the talktalk troubleshooting guide and performed a full reset, left it 20mins, etc, etc. and still no change. Flashing orange light. No WiFi. No Internet.

I'm unable to get the web portal page when I connect to it over ethernet (i.e., http://192.168.1.1), which has always worked fine in the past.

I spoke to TalkTalk and they want to send an engineer round to check the line.  I explained that I didn't think it was the line, as the router itslef had stopped responding. But they booked an engineer to come over on Monday (30th Oct).  There is a case open: REP-14795301.

I borrowed an old TalkTalk router and plugged it in, using exactly the same cables as the WiFi Hub was using and got Internet connectivity with no problem.  Hence I know the line is working fine.

Do I still need an engineer to come over on Monday, or could TalkTalk just send a replacement router instead? 

[Michelle-TalkTalk]

Hello,

Ok thanks for confirming. Speeds can vary slightly between different routers. Unfortuntely we can't manually adjust the speeds as this is managed by DLM to provide the best balance between stability and speed for your line.

Thanks

Michelle

[arhharris]

No, not really. Doesn't make a noticable difference.  The only reason I mentioned it was because I thought with my old router we were getting 20Mbps upload, and that the new router might have changed something. However, I can't be certain when I last saw 20Mbps on the old router either, only that I know we used to get 20Mbps at some point in the past.

[Michelle-TalkTalk]

Good afternoon,

Thanks for monitoring and I'm sorry to hear that there has been no change since connecting the router at the test socket. It looks like you might be getting the best upload speeds for the line. Is it causing any issues with the overall performance of your connection? 

Thanks

Michelle

[arhharris]

I left the router in the test socket for a week and still only getting 16.0Mbps upload.

[Karl-TalkTalk]

Hi

OK, leave the router at the test socket for a couple of days and see if this improves.

Estimated upload for your service is around 17-18mb, so it may not achieve more than this.  I've had a look at the profile that is currently set, and this is correctly set at 20mb.

Thanks  

Karl. 

[arhharris]

No it's not. I'll reconnect it and leave it for a few days. Thanks.

[Michelle-TalkTalk]

Morning,

Thanks for the update. Is the router still connected to the test socket at the moment as it can take a few days for DLM to make changes to the speed if the connection remains stable?

Michelle

[arhharris]

Hi Talk Talk support, I switched off the router for 30 mins and plugged it into the test socket, but unformtunately still getting around 16Mbps upload rather than the 20Mbps.

[Michelle-TalkTalk]

Morning,

How are you getting on? Would it be possible to connect the router at the test socket to rule this out?

Thanks

Michelle

[Debbie-TalkTalk]

Hi arhharris

"The router is plugged into the regular socket.  Same one we've used for years."

Do you have a test socket?

Would it be possible to connect at the test socket? (just for testing purposes)

[arhharris]

The router is plugged into the regular socket.  Same one we've used for years.

[Michelle-TalkTalk]

Morning,

Thanks for the update. I've re-checked the connection stats now and the line test is clear. Is the router currently connected to the test socket? Is this causing any issues with the overall performance of the connection?

Thanks

Michelle

[arhharris]

Hi.  I switched the router off for a couple of hours but it's not made a huge difference.  Upload sync speed is 16.7Mbps.

Not that I checked all that often, but I'm pretty sure we used to get a solid 20Mbps upload with the previous router.

[Michelle-TalkTalk]

Morning,

How has your connection been over the last 48hrs?

Thanks

Michelle

[Chris-TalkTalk]

Hi arhharris,

Current upstream sync speed is 16.5Mbps. Line test is passing. You could try switching the router off and leave it off for at least 30 minutes, then switch back on and retest. This may result in the upstream sync speed improving

Chris

[KeithFrench]

Hi @arhharris 

I will ask TalkTalk now to check the line for you.

[arhharris]

Hi @KeithFrench, my VPN does use IKEv2/IPSec, but it's not essential I use VPN. Can work fine without.

Feel free to add me to the list to get firmware V202 as and when the rollout continues, and I'll confirm whether that helps fix the log-out issue.

By the way, I'm still not getting the full 20Mpbs upload speed (currently 16.5).  Do you know if this is due to the new router adjusting, or is there an issue with my line?

Thanks.

[KeithFrench]

Hi @arhharris 

It seems that the rollout of V202 has been paused while these issues are investigated.

[KeithFrench]

Yes, @arhharris it would seem to be the case. The TalkTalk Devices team are investigating. Does your VPN use the IKEv2/IPSec VPN protocol as that is what is affected in V202.

[arhharris]

Hi @KeithFrench, more than happy to try the v.202 firmware.

1. On occasion, using Palo Global Protect.  Mostly not though. 

2. Yes, but we get OK 5G coverage so not strictly needed.

Does the new firmware have known issues with these services?

Thanks.