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on 25-06-2024 01:48 PM
Hi,
My internet connection has been disconnecting for serval months. Recently it has got worse. I also have intermittent crackling on the phone. I was using the black Huawei hub and then the Sagemcom WiFi hub 2.
However they both were rebooting automatically. So I then tried a different setup with a router and modem. I used the BT Huawei Echolife HG612 provided by Talktalk a while ago, and a Eero Pro 6 router. The DSL on the modem did the same and kept dropping. I'm now using a Draytek Vigor 166 modem with the Eero Pro 6. Unfortunately this modem also dropped DSL. So it's fair to say it's the internet connection where the problem is.
I have now connected my modem to the test socket on the master socket. It's been connected for just over a week. As far as I know it hasn't dropped so far. I'm thinking it may be the faceplate on the socket that could be the problem? However I'm not 100% sure. It could be a line or exchange issue? I had an issue with the exchange over 10 years ago, where the filters needed replacing. Maybe it's the same issue, I'm not sure.
As there has been so many disconnections my speed has dropped from 58Mbps to 44Mbps. I'm guessing the DLM has slowed it down?
Please can you help,
Cheers,
John
Monday
OK thanks 🙂
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Monday
Thanks. That sounds good. I’ll keep monitoring my connection for now and let you know next week how it’s going.
Monday
If you upgrade to full fibre with Voip then if the package specifies an eero you would also receive a digital voice adapter. This allows you to connect a telephone to the eero
Chris
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Monday
Thanks for the info. I'm actually now thinking of upgrading to Full fibre soon, as my contract runs out next month. I asked the OpenReach engineers regarding a home phone. he said that I can still have one. I'm currently using a Eero Pro 6 router which I would like to continue using, however would I need to use a different router to have a phone? I'm not sure how the setup would work?
Monday
Yes, if something changes on the line then it's usual for DLM to change the profile over next few days. It will probably stay stable now but it may change the profile again over the next few days depending on stability and errors
Chris
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Monday
Ok, thanks. Is that normal for the DLM to change the profile after a reset from the engineers? I guess it will stay stable now then?
Monday
Thanks for the update. Looking good from our end, Line test is passing and router is in sync at 54.7Mbps, DLM has changed the profile a couple of time over the last few days
Chris
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Monday
Hi Chris,
Thanks for checking back. It seems fine at the moment, I'm still getting 51Mbps download. A few days after the OpenReach engineers had been I noticed some fluctuating speeds. I'm guessing this maybe because the speed was reset and it was the DLM testing my speed, I'm not sure? However on the whole it seems ok. How does it look from your end?
Monday
Hi johnny95,
How are you getting on, how has it been since your last post?
Chris
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on 12-09-2024 11:54 AM
I will do. Cheers.
12-09-2024 11:45 AM - edited 12-09-2024 11:48 AM
Hi John
Please can you keep the router powered up without being rebooted, we can then check the connection again Monday to see if DLM has made any changes to the speed.
Thanks
on 12-09-2024 11:42 AM
Thanks, Debbie. So I guess my speed should increase a bit from 51Mbps in the next week or so.
Cheers,
John.
on 12-09-2024 11:08 AM
Hi John
I've checked and the line is in sync at 56.1mb.
Thanks
Debbie
on 12-09-2024 10:43 AM
Thanks, Michelle.
Can you tell me what my Sync Speed is now?
Thanks,
John.
on 12-09-2024 07:12 AM
Morning John,
Thanks for the update and I'm glad to hear this. If the fault was found on Openreach maintained equipment then no charges will apply. We'll check back in with you on Monday to see how your connection/speed has been.
Michelle
on 11-09-2024 03:55 PM
Hi Chris,
Just to let you know the OpenReach engineers have been. They found the loop fault was at the telegraph pole outside. Water had caused some damage. I’ve attached a photo of the faulty parts.
My download speed is 51Mbps now. The engineer quoted 60Mbps, so I guess speed will increase in the next few weeks, as the connection stays stable. As the problem was outside, I guess there aren’t any charges?
Cheers,
John.
on 10-09-2024 02:03 PM
Thanks 🙂
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on 10-09-2024 01:59 PM
Thanks. I will do.
on 10-09-2024 01:53 PM
I've booked the appointment for - September 11 2024, PM - please let us know how you get on.
Chris
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on 10-09-2024 11:53 AM
Cheers, Chris.