Post your FTTC line stats & unlocking info

Locky · 13 Nov 2011 at 12:53

Creating this thread for people to post their line stats that are on the FTTC service.
This thread is to gauge line speed over distance and get a better understanding of FTTC (VDSL)

Does not matter if you are on the 8c or 17a profile all line stats are welcome.

for those of you that have not unlocked the BT modem yet (not HH3)

A MASSIVE thanks to asbokid for his work in unlocking the modem and providing the firmware.

There is a guide here and firmware, you will need a google account. https://docs.google.com/viewer?pid=...rel=zip;z4;hg612_unlock_instructions_v1.3.pdf

PDF here. https://docs.google.com/viewer?pid=...rel=zip;z4;hg612_unlock_instructions_v1.3.pdf

the unlocked firmware can be downloaded here http://www.mediafire.com/?fsac1u39tey47r0

Alternative download links.

http://www.mediafire.com/?fsac1u39tey47r0

Please make sure that you use the correct firmware the SP06 or SP10 will be written on the back of your modem.

Once unlocked there is a wealth of information and a few tweaks.

Best tweak is turning off QOS which gives a nice 1mbs boost on your upload speeds.

To get better stats than the GUI of the modem use Telnet, this must be enabled in the control panel/programs&features/turn windows features on or off.

Once in telnet type in 192.168.1.1

username:admin
Password:admin

type SH

xdslcmd info --pbParams

to see what profile you are on type

xdslcmd info --show

For those of you that are already on 17a and saved their 8c stats could you please post both.

ill start.

Code:

Profile 8C

Max: Upstream rate = 17307 Kbps, Downstream rate = 47660 Kbps
Path: 0, Upstream rate = 9995 Kbps, Downstream rate = 39999 Kbps

Discovery Phase (Initial) Band Plan
US: (0,95) (696,1183)
DS: (32,687) (1192,1627)
Medley Phase (Final) Band Plan
US: (0,95) (696,1183)
DS: (32,687) (1192,1627)
VDSL Port Details Upstream Downstream
Attainable Net Data Rate: 17307 kbps 47660 kbps
Actual Aggregate Tx Power: - 17.7 dBm 7.7 dBm
================================================== ==========================
VDSL Band Status U0 U1 U2 U3 D1 D2 D3
Line Attenuation(dB): 3.4 13.4 N/A N/A 7.8 17.6 N/A

Signal Attenuation(dB): 0.0 13.5 N/A N/A 7.8 17.6 N/A

SNR Margin(dB): 22.7 22.7 N/A N/A 10.9 10.9 N/A

TX Power(dBm): -28.3 -18.0 N/A N/A 6.1 2.6 N/A

Code:

Profile 17a


Max: Upstream rate = 35659 Kbps, Downstream rate = 97040 Kbps
Path: 0, Upstream rate = 10000 Kbps, Downstream rate = 39998 Kbps

Discovery Phase (Initial) Band Plan
US: (0,95) (868,1207) (1972,2783)
DS: (32,859) (1216,1963) (2792,3939)
Medley Phase (Final) Band Plan
US: (0,95) (868,1207) (1972,2783)
DS: (32,859) (1216,1963) (2792,3939)
VDSL Port Details Upstream Downstream
Attainable Net Data Rate: 35659 kbps 97040 kbps
Actual Aggregate Tx Power: 2.8 dBm 13.1 dBm
================================================== ==========================
VDSL Band Status U0 U1 U2 U3 D1 D2 D3
Line Attenuation(dB): 3.1 15.0 21.0 N/A 8.5 18.6 29.1

Signal Attenuation(dB): 8.3 15.4 20.2 N/A 8.5 18.6 29.1

SNR Margin(dB): 22.9 22.6 22.9 N/A 21.5 22.8 22.6

TX Power(dBm): -11.6 -128.0 2.7 N/A 9.8 8.2 6.3

Thank you.

Locky · 13 Nov 2011 at 19:24

KIA said:
Do you have a before and after speed test?

It was about 8.1 before and just over 9 after.

Locky · 13 Nov 2011 at 19:35

before and after test means getting my laptop out and connecting to the router

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Locky · 14 Nov 2011 at 17:19

Its defo worth unlocking the modem and only takes about 5 mins, really easy to do.

Locky · 16 Nov 2011 at 20:25

Yeah but my modem is good 10 meters from my router, so laptop works for me. tbh I only really check the stats if there is an hiccup on my line.

Locky · 17 Nov 2011 at 10:36

BusError said:
Got my install yesterday! First thing was to ditch the HH3, install a Routerboard 750G in PPPoE mode. Also hacked the modem to get line stats.

I seem to have pretty high ping time on the UK, between 20 and 30+ms somehow.

Still on 8c:

Code:

Max: Upstream rate = 17296 Kbps, Downstream rate = 48804 Kbps Path: 0, Upstream rate = 9995 Kbps, Downstream rate = 39999 Kbps Link Power State: L0 Mode: VDSL2 Annex B VDSL2 Profile: Profile 8c TPS-TC: PTM Mode Trellis: U:ON /D:ON Line Status: No Defect Training Status: Showtime Down Up SNR (dB): 12.1 21.7 Attn(dB): 0.0 0.0 Pwr(dBm): 7.0 -22.6

This is peak hour so not ideal speedtest...

Very nice stats, when I first got enabled I too was getting 48mbit attainable rate, so I would day your line is sub 200 meters at that snr, I think you will get 95-99mbit on the 17a profile with a 30+mbit upload.

Have you done the QOS tweak for faster upload?

Locky · 17 Nov 2011 at 10:37

FTTC is not about BT infinity, BT infinity is bt retails version of FTTC, there are lots of other providers that resell BT Wholesale FTTC product.

Locky · 17 Nov 2011 at 16:56

BusError said:
Yeah I did that. I'm still wondering why I have a bit more latency than others; it's possible the line is still being "monitored" or something. Can't complain tho, I do expect to be maxed up when they upgrade to 80/20 eventually.

I downloaded an experimental torrent last night, more or less on purpose, and It was still pretty fast it seems, so so far, apart from losing my Be fixed IP, all seems well...

Depends where you are in the country, also I get better ping just by getting a different IP, some of the BT centrals are loaded and routed differently and the difference can be 10ms.

also the BT 21cn 10gig link seems to be good for me, I get 12ms pings to bbc etc not to bad for living in the middle of the country,

Locky · 2 Dec 2011 at 09:01

More line stats would be greatly appreciated.

Locky · 1 Jan 2012 at 13:01

I thought give this a bump for the flurry of new connections any stats would be appreciated.

I would also like to add at the end of this month the FTTC checker is being updated to show the estimated speeds you will get with the 17A profile (80/20mb product).

Locky · 1 Jan 2012 at 15:06

ive updated them they should be working now.

Locky · 1 Jan 2012 at 16:38

The links do work but I think you need a google account.

I have uploaded them elsewhere and updated the op for you.

Locky · 6 Jan 2012 at 16:45

Beh line is about 160 meters long, excellent stats.

Locky · 7 Jan 2012 at 01:13

tezabeza said:
Hello guys, has anyone unlocked an ECI Modem type 1B REV 2A304.

This is what fitted on my Infinity install. Wanted to replace it with a Modem/Router A Draytek 2750n but Cannot get the Draytek to sync to the Infinity via the DSL port on the unit Draytek say that is BT Infinity suitable but cannot get mine to work as yet!!!

Any info would be good

if you can give me some screen shots of the vdsl config on your router I will try to help you.

Locky · 7 Jan 2012 at 17:09

Is there an option to set the DSL link to EoA instead of PPPoA

LLC

VCI try 2/101

Locky · 7 Jan 2012 at 17:39

damn, there is no unlock for your BT business modem. phone BT and ask for the EchoLife HG 612, a swap out.

To be honest I can't seeing taking long now for VDSL routers to start popping up at reasonable prices.

Locky · 7 Jan 2012 at 19:38

looked at the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7390, bit dear though.

Locky · 10 Jan 2012 at 17:50

KIA said:
You probably have full sync.

if hes unlocked the modem then just load up the stats and check? :confused:

Locky · 10 Jan 2012 at 18:56

you have full sync, and when the 80mb product comes you will have 90% of that too.

Locky · 15 Jan 2012 at 09:38

tbh that's not bad for a 1500 meter line.