BT Infinity & FTTx Discussion

hardkore · 30 Nov 2021 at 18:36

Just a quick question for everyone, I'm finally getting FTTP installed on the 9th and just trying to get some equipment ready for the switch over.

I've bought a Asus RT-AX82U router only version to be used with the open reach modem when it's installed. Is the connection from the modem to the router normal RJ45 Ethernet? I've always had combo routers which take a RJ11 cable.

Cheers

the-evaluator · 30 Nov 2021 at 18:56

It isn't a modem as such, it's an ONT (Optical Network Termination). But yes it has an RJ45 output so a standard ethernet patch cable between it and your router is all you need.

ic1male · 30 Nov 2021 at 19:38

Does the ONT have some kind of server software in it that you can log in to to see sync speeds, connection uptime, etc. None of that data is available on the Sky hub now.

Caged · 30 Nov 2021 at 20:20

The ONT runs software, you don't get to see it. There's not really a sync rate on FTTP.

the-evaluator · 1 Dec 2021 at 07:14

Connection uptime is likely going to match the uptime of the PPPoE session so your router may be able to provide that. I've never looked, it's not something I'm bothered about.

ChrisD. · 1 Dec 2021 at 09:48

hardkore said:
Asus RT-AX82U

Send it back if you can and buy something from an actual networking company and one who cares about the security of its customers.

Scottland · 1 Dec 2021 at 15:19

People with the FTTP 900 product - what's the max throughput speed you generally see?

Just got mine installed, seems to be topping out at 870 but spiking to 900.

Sparx · 1 Dec 2021 at 15:28

@Scottland my bro in law is on BT Full Fibre 900, it's a 1Gb product. He achieves approx 940-950Mb. Same as my Virgin Gig1 as well.

Scottland · 1 Dec 2021 at 15:39

Sparx said:
@Scottland my bro in law is on BT Full Fibre 900, it's a 1Gb product. He achieves approx 940-950Mb. Same as my Virgin Gig1 as well.

Thanks, that's what I thought. I think my UDM might be topping out. First world problems

ChrisD. · 1 Dec 2021 at 17:04

I've never seen over 910 Mbps or so on Zen 900 but I never trust the accuracy of Speedtests. Torrents, Usenet, Steam etc see around 104 MB/s.

I'm fairly certain the max speed is 910 Mbps, as in, that's what the ONT will sync at.

ic1male · 1 Dec 2021 at 18:14

ChrisD. said:
I've never seen over 910 Mbps or so on Zen 900 but I never trust the accuracy of Speedtests. Torrents, Usenet, Steam etc see around 104 MB/s.

I'm fairly certain the max speed is 910 Mbps, as in, that's what the ONT will sync at.

Cripes - Usenet. There's a name I've not heard in a very long time! Is that system still running?!

ChrisD. · 1 Dec 2021 at 18:28

ic1male said:
Cripes - Usenet. There's a name I've not heard in a very long time! Is that system still running?!

Yup and the only place to get certain Linux distributions which aren't on private trackers.

andy_mk3 · 1 Dec 2021 at 18:30

ChrisD. said:
Yup and the only place to get certain Linux distributions which aren't on private trackers.

Indeed. I much prefer it to the alternatives. It's fast and reliable. It can max out my 500Mb connection with ease. It's pretty insane watching a multi-GB Linux iso download in the time it does.

hardkore · 1 Dec 2021 at 20:14

ChrisD. said:
Send it back if you can and buy something from an actual networking company and one who cares about the security of its customers.

Go on.... What's the score?

BigT · 1 Dec 2021 at 20:21

ic1male said:
Cripes - Usenet. There's a name I've not heard in a very long time! Is that system still running?!

Heck yes. A bit of automation on a NAS and every Linux distro you want automagically appears locally seconds after it’s available it’s so fast.

russ9898 · 1 Dec 2021 at 20:25

BigT said:
Heck yes. A bit of automation on a NAS and every Linux distro you want automagically appears locally seconds after it’s available it’s so fast.

All automatically renamed and organised in a logical file structure with a notification sent to your phone to advise that its ready to test too.

ChrisD. · 1 Dec 2021 at 20:31

hardkore said:
Go on.... What's the score?

https://threatpost.com/ftc-and-asus-settle-router-security-case/116442/

This is one example.

andy_mk3 · 1 Dec 2021 at 20:41

BigT said:
Heck yes. A bit of automation on a NAS and every Linux distro you want automagically appears locally seconds after it’s available it’s so fast.

And even a web interface where the wife can choose her own distros to request for download and automation to follow.

V F · 1 Dec 2021 at 20:42

ChrisD. said:
https://threatpost.com/ftc-and-asus-settle-router-security-case/116442/

This is one example.

I guess that explains the Asus tax. Got to recoup that loss.

BigT · 1 Dec 2021 at 21:00

andy_mk3 said:
And even a web interface where the wife can choose her own distros to request for download and automation to follow.

Bet she gets a nice email/notification when the distro has been found, downloaded and ready to install too!