Sky Fibre Optic

iMacMart · 5 May 2013 at 06:00

Anyone got instructions on getting a Draytek 2820n working on sky fibre?

Think there is a beta firmware but can't find it

KIA · 5 May 2013 at 12:00

Does the latest firmware not have MER support?

Instructions: http://www.forum.draytek.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17819&start=15#p74398

Discussion, you might need to contact Draytek: http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-router/48839-draytek-2820n-sky-fibre-unlimited.html

iMacMart · 5 May 2013 at 15:59

KIA said:
Does the latest firmware not have MER support?

Instructions: http://www.forum.draytek.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17819&start=15#p74398

Discussion, you might need to contact Draytek: http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-router/48839-draytek-2820n-sky-fibre-unlimited.html

Well if it does I can't get the damn thing working, going the Billion 7800n going in minutes..

Thanks for the links, I'll take a look at those now

M

iMacMart · 5 May 2013 at 16:03

Seems to refer to a 3.3.7.2 RC3a firmware which I can't seem to find on the web anywhere

Might open a ticket with support

KIA · 5 May 2013 at 16:17

Did you follow the instructions?

iMacMart · 6 May 2013 at 10:38

KIA said:
Did you follow the instructions?

I did but had the kids and dog screaming round me at the time will have another bash when the house is calm later ..

Thanks

eatcustard · 7 May 2013 at 09:15

Quick question, when I had my Mac I would get 37Mb all day every day.
Now that I have a PC with a Asus USB-N10 Micro USB 150mb wireless stick, would that cause a problem for slow speed (now approx 5mb to 15mb) or is it time to give Sky a call?

MagicBoy · 7 May 2013 at 09:34

Depends how fast the wireless is connecting at...

eatcustard · 7 May 2013 at 09:37

MagicBoy said:
Depends how fast the wireless is connecting at...

How do I find that out, me being a dumb Mac person and all

MagicBoy · 7 May 2013 at 09:38

Press Option and click the Airport icon in the menu bar. It's the transmit rate.

eatcustard · 7 May 2013 at 09:44

MagicBoy said:
Press Option and click the Airport icon in the menu bar. It's the transmit rate.

Thanks will look in a bit

iMacMart · 7 May 2013 at 10:47

Draytek support sent me a link with Beta firmware and instructions, will have a bash tonight

Praetorian · 7 May 2013 at 15:46

I asked Draytek for the firmware and told me that they wouldn't supply it as all the latest firmwares had MER built in

Any chance you can trust over the firmware/instructions please iMacMart?

MagicBoy · 7 May 2013 at 15:54

iMacMart said:
Draytek support sent me a link with Beta firmware and instructions, will have a bash tonight

Is it later than 3.3.7.3? I've got a 2820n I can't use at the moment.

leaskovski · 7 May 2013 at 16:10

Just had my sky installed this morning. Is there any way to find out what the real sync speed is? Im guessing the value reported by the sky router is actually real?

Also, I know that the line needs to test to find out what is stable, how long does that last for? It seems to be dropping out at an ever decreasing time frame, and then when it does, it also disconnects me from the wifi connection as well (odd)!

Cheers

KIA · 7 May 2013 at 16:26

leaskovski said:
Just had my sky installed this morning. Is there any way to find out what the real sync speed is? Im guessing the value reported by the sky router is actually real?

The router reports the real sync speed.

leaskovski said:
Also, I know that the line needs to test to find out what is stable, how long does that last for? It seems to be dropping out at an ever decreasing time frame, and then when it does, it also disconnects me from the wifi connection as well (odd)!

There isn't a training period.

leaskovski · 7 May 2013 at 16:55

Is there not? Hmm, seems to be a few posts on other forums that mention that this still happens with FTTC, all be it a lot faster than the old 10 days that DSL has.

Edit:

Just looked on the router at the line stats...

WAN WANoE 643091 1096281 0 7801 18051 06:14:19

And the WLAN is showing the same up time. Maybe its just my crummy laptop then that is disconnecting.

Doh!

Bry · 7 May 2013 at 17:05

i dont believe the router does show your sync speed.
For example mine shows 40mb when I actually get 30mb down. A friend who is on sky also shows 40mb sync yet gets 24mb down (this is on wired not wireless.)

I believe it shows your profile rather than sync speed but, waiting to be able to unlock the modem to find out for sure (damm eci modem)

iMacMart · 7 May 2013 at 18:57

iMacMart said:
Draytek support sent me a link with Beta firmware and instructions, will have a bash tonight

Sure ping me a mail via trust and I'll send the mail and file they sent me

Thanks

iMacMart · 7 May 2013 at 19:00

MagicBoy said:
Is it later than 3.3.7.3? I've got a 2820n I can't use at the moment.

The file name they sent me was v2820_v3374_232201_A.all

So looks like a later version/beta as they referred to it