Cheap way to perform my own DSL "line test"?

[Dj_Jestar]

Hi all,

Recently moved into a new gaff, and my DSL router keeps dropping every few minutes.

Provider/BT assure me the line is fine (i.e. they have performed a number of line tests, all 'passing')

I'm beginning to suspect that the router is giving up, but I don't want to buy a new one until I am sure. Is there a way to cheaply and effectively test/gauge how volatile the line is?

TIA

 

[Dj_Jestar]

The only figure I can remember is the attenuation is usually between 19-21db. Will post more when at home.

 

[Dj_Jestar]

Late reply, apologies!

DSL Type:	G.992.5 Annex M US 56

Bandwidth (Up/Down) [kbps/kbps]:	1,797 / 6,090

Data Transferred (Sent/Received) [kB/kB]:	0.00 / 0.00

Output Power (Up/Down) [dBm]:	13.0 / 19.0

Line Attenuation (Up/Down) [dB]:	15.0 / 23.0

SN Margin (Up/Down) [dB]:	6.5 / 6.0

Vendor ID (Local/Remote):	TMMB / BDCM

Loss of Framing (Local/Remote):	79 / 0

Loss of Signal (Local/Remote):	99 / 0

Loss of Power (Local/Remote):	0 / 0

Loss of Link (Remote):	0

Error Seconds (Local/Remote):	246 / 0

FEC Errors (Up/Down):	40 / 19,740

CRC Errors (Up/Down):	40 / 10

HEC Errors (Up/Down):	66,410 / 7

That's everything the router can tell me. I can't really tell what's good or bad though.