Hi Rob I have cable connection to the router and ethernet to a second Mac.
I have tried wireless between the two Macs and found no difference in speed. Cheers John On 16/06/2011, at 1:15 AM, Rob Davies wrote: > > John, > > Does your abode have a wireless connection/hub/server, or other servers > running of your ADSL connection? > > Cheers! > `RobD... > > On 15Jun2011, at 10:39 am, John Daniels wrote: > >> Hi James >> No There is no noise on my line but the attenuation is usually around 60. >> I am getting about 230KBs this morning (1.84Mbs). >> The Westnet contractor has been and finds no fault on my line or at the >> exchange and of course my speed is OK. >> The drop in speed always occurs when people are home from work or school and >> weekends particularly. >> Westnet (iinet) are monitoring the line and will send another technician if >> the speed drops again. >> Thank you for your suggestions and input. I will pass on the final result >> if there is one. >> >> Cheers >> John >> >> >> >> On 15/06/2011, at 8:19 AM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >> >>> just my 2c to add to Ronni's comment >>> i was called in to followup a problem like this & found that the wiring in >>> the 'junction box' in the roof was loose (very poorly done) >>> in an other case there was the connection/ loop through in the kitchen not >>> done (the wires layed paralell & thus the high frequency could pass through) >>> you are sure you have no funny noise on the line (just dial a 0 & listen a >>> few seconds if there is silence >>> James >>> >>> SAD Technic >>> U3 6 Chalkley Pl >>> Bayswater WA >>> Australia >>> +618 9370 5307 >>> mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) >>> [email protected] >>> http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ >>> >>> Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties >>> disappear and obstacles vanish. >>> >>> On 14/06/2011, at 9:26 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> On 14/06/2011, at 6:50 PM, John Daniels wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi everyone >>>>> >>>>> I am still being plagued with a big reduction in speed in the evening. Up >>>>> until 3.20pm it was 162KBs, then went to 90KBs and 50KBs >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone else on Hammersley Exchange experienced this? >>>>> >>>>> Cheers >>>>> >>>>> John >>>> Hi John, >>>> >>>> More details might help you get some advice. >>>> What Modem? >>>> What sync / attenuation stats is your modem reporting? (Line Speed / >>>> Attenuation / Noise details) >>>> What MTU setting do you have on your modem router? The MTU setting of your >>>> router will lead to performance issues if set too high or too low. >>>> The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet Networks is >>>> 1500 Bytes, or 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections. >>>> >>>> Have you tried an Isolation Test? >>>> >>>> Isolation Test >>>> >>>> So, you are on ADSL or ADSL2/2+ and are having some problems, someone has >>>> told you to do an isolation test and you have no idea what that is. >>>> >>>> What is an Isolation test >>>> Basically an Isolation test is when you remove all telephony devices in >>>> your premises from the phone line. These can include ADSL filters, phones, >>>> faxes, answering machines, Foxtel Digital (or any other Digital PayTV), >>>> EFTPOS machines, back-to-base alarm systems, dialup modems, medical >>>> alterting systems etc – basically anything that plugs into the phone line. >>>> >>>> After all devices have been removed, plug your ADSL broadband modem >>>> directly into the first phone socket into the house, bypassing any ADSL >>>> filters/splitters (just to eliminate these as a possible problem). The >>>> first socket is generally the one in the common area of the house (kitchen >>>> or lounge/front room), but you may have to consider where the line comes >>>> into the house and trace it if necessary – especially if multiple sockets >>>> have been installed. Use the shortest phone cable you have (ie 1-2m), and >>>> try another phone cable if there is no luck with the first. Try various >>>> phone sockets in the house if what you think is the first socket doesn't >>>> work; it's not impossible for a single socket to have a fault, and if the >>>> house has a central filter fitted then some sockets may have no ADSL >>>> signal at all by design. >>>> >>>> Monitor the Internet connection for the difficulty you were experiencing >>>> to see if it clears. If the problem is still there, refer notes below. >>>> >>>> If the difficulty you were experiencing clears, then you can connect one >>>> filter and one telephony device to your phone line, and monitor your >>>> internet connection again for the difficulty you were experiencing. >>>> >>>> By connecting telephony devices one by one, and testing your internet >>>> connection each time when you add another device, this process of >>>> elimination should single out the telephony device which causes difficulty >>>> with your Internet connection. Bear in mind that since adding a single >>>> telephony device will introduce a piece of equipment, a filter and a line >>>> cord into the circuit, *any one of these things* could introduce a fault >>>> into the circuit – be prepared to swap equipment around and test >>>> rigorously. >>>> >>>> What is the purpose for doing an Isolation test >>>> If you are having issues with things like your connection dropping out >>>> (modem losing ADSL sync), noise/static on your phone line, slower speeds >>>> than usual, then this test can help isolate the issue. >>>> >>>> All these issues are often caused by some form of interference induced >>>> into line, which could be a result of bad filters, dodgy phone cables, >>>> malfunctioning telephony equipment, or even nearby electrical devices. >>>> Ensure that "pest-it" and other electronic rodent repellers (like the >>>> devices Dick Smith and others sell) are removed from power points – these >>>> often cause problems with ADSL signals. The same goes for any electrical >>>> equipment capable of generating an electromagnetic field, such as >>>> fridges/freezers, air conditioners, compressors, cordless phones, >>>> microwave ovens, flourescent lights etc. This alone is a good argument for >>>> not using extension cords, as they act as an antenna for electromagnetic >>>> interference induction. >>>> >>>> Notes >>>> >>>> • If after you have done all this and still having issues, it isn't >>>> always a problem with your line outside your house (Telstra's boundary), >>>> it sometimes could be an issue with your internal wiring (eg a mouse >>>> could've chewed the wires in your roof). Issues can also arise with >>>> corroded cabling/sockets, problems with hardwired equipment that can't be >>>> removed (alarm systems, wallphones, ringer bells), or internal cabling >>>> that won't support ADSL due to faulty installation – the latter is why you >>>> try all the sockets. >>>> • If after you have done all this and still having issues, it isn't >>>> always a problem with your line outside your house or your internal >>>> wiring. It may be possible that your modem has gone faulty and would be >>>> good if possible to test with another modem. >>>> If you have completed your isolation tests and still have no ADSL >>>> connection, an unstable connection, or a poor speed issue etc, it's time >>>> to escalate the problem to your ISP and let them launch an investigation >>>> for you. It's in your best interest to complete this process first though >>>> for several reasons: >>>> • If the problem is on your end, you can clear it quickly >>>> yourself. >>>> • Your ISP will ask you to do it anyway, both for speed and to >>>> protect you – see point 3 below. >>>> • If a Telstra tech finds the problem is beyond the Telstra >>>> Network Boundary Point (NBP), they not only charge you a large (in the >>>> hundreds) exhorbitant fee, but they leave the problem as is and walk away. >>>> This is because any and all wiring, sockets, equipment and connections >>>> downstream/past the NBP are your privately owned equipment, which Telstra >>>> will not service. Doing your isolation test thoroughly eliminates this as >>>> an issue, protects you from being charged this fee, and allows you to >>>> correct any issues with your own equipment more quickly than waiting for a >>>> Telstra tech to do so. >>>> >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" >>>> 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD >>>> >>>> OS X 10.6.7 Snow Leopard >>>> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
