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Eircom BB Question

  • 13-10-2013 2:09pm
    #1
    TommyKnocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭


    I am on Eircom "Up to 24 Mb" BB package for years now and in all that time over multiple routers I have never connected at more than 12mb. I see this connection speed when I log onto the routers.

    My current router is a Netgear DGND3300v2 ADSL2 router.

    Is this because I am connected to a ADSL card back in the exchange instead of an ADSL 2 card or is this to do with the qualityof the line into my house? I am off the Belcamp exchange and by road less than 1km or ~600m as the crow flys away.

    On a "Up to XXMb" connection should you not see a connection speed of XX?

    On Speedtest.net I usually have arouns 10Mbps download and .5Mbps upload.

    While I have no reall issues with the speed, I don't see why I am paying for up to 24Mb and only connected at 12Mb as surely this means that I will NEVER EVER get anything over the 12 Mb connection speed.

    TIA for any and all responses.


Comments

  • #2
    bealtine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,051 ✭✭✭bealtine


    You need to post your line stats to get an answer to that...


  • #3
    TommyKnocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭TommyKnocker


    bealtine wrote: »
    You need to post your line stats to get an answer to that...
    Not sure what is meant by your response or where to find these stats on my router.


  • #4
    TommyKnocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭TommyKnocker


    A quick Google says this is what was asked for, is that correct?

    Connection Speed Down Stream: 12284kbps
    Connection Speed UP Stream: 670 kbps
    Line Attenuation Down Stream: 31.0db
    Line Attenuation Up Stream: 13.4db
    Noise Margin Down Stream: 7.1db
    Noise Margin Up Stream: 22.5db


  • #5
    SpaceTime
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,088 ✭✭✭SpaceTime


    The service is "up to 24mbit/s" this is only achieved if you live in the exchange building.

    The stats you gave there would equate to a line of about 2.2km long.

    Which would give you a connection speed of up to 14Mbit/s syncing to the exchange and a real world speed of about 12.8Mbit/s

    You can calculate it yourself here : http://www.kitz.co.uk/adsl/max_speed_calc.php

    Looks like your line and modem are performing perfectly. You just have a longish line.

    The only way you'll get a speed improvement is to switch to a fibre service or cable i.e an alternative technology.


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