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Draytek 2860n - VDSL/VDSL2?

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31 Jul 2013 14:07 #77146 by voodle

Replied by voodle on topic Re: Draytek 2860n - VDSL/VDSL2?

stripeytom wrote:
alanplum241276 wrote: I agree.

I'm using the 2860 with BT Infinity and can find no VDSL status page

Getting full 80/20 sync speed though. Very pleased with it.

Using the beta firmware BTW.

I just installed a 2860n, and after call to help desk got it up and running. Although it syncs at 80/20 as you state, the real world throughput is disappointingly slower than BT modem/HH3 combo. Using speedtest.net I was getting typically 72/18 with BT. The 2860n is only achieving around 45/7.

Any suggestions for optimising settings to boost throughput? What difference does the beta firmware make in this regard, if any?

Use the 3.7.3 RC firmware, that should help I think.

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31 Jul 2013 15:03 #77148 by alanplum241276

Replied by alanplum241276 on topic Re: Draytek 2860n - VDSL/VDSL2?

stripeytom wrote:
alanplum241276 wrote: I agree.

I'm using the 2860 with BT Infinity and can find no VDSL status page

Getting full 80/20 sync speed though. Very pleased with it.

Using the beta firmware BTW.

I just installed a 2860n, and after call to help desk got it up and running. Although it syncs at 80/20 as you state, the real world throughput is disappointingly slower than BT modem/HH3 combo. Using speedtest.net I was getting typically 72/18 with BT. The 2860n is only achieving around 45/7.

Any suggestions for optimising settings to boost throughput? What difference does the beta firmware make in this regard, if any?

Use the 3.7.3 beta firmware

I'm getting about 78Mb down/19 Up actual throughput.

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31 Jul 2013 19:18 #77152 by stripeytom

Replied by stripeytom on topic Re: Draytek 2860n - VDSL/VDSL2?

alanplum241276 wrote:
stripeytom wrote:
alanplum241276 wrote: I agree.

I'm using the 2860 with BT Infinity and can find no VDSL status page

Getting full 80/20 sync speed though. Very pleased with it.

Using the beta firmware BTW.

I just installed a 2860n, and after call to help desk got it up and running. Although it syncs at 80/20 as you state, the real world throughput is disappointingly slower than BT modem/HH3 combo. Using speedtest.net I was getting typically 72/18 with BT. The 2860n is only achieving around 45/7.

Any suggestions for optimising settings to boost throughput? What difference does the beta firmware make in this regard, if any?

Use the 3.7.3 beta firmware I'm getting about 78Mb down/19 Up actual throughput.

Thanks for the feedback - I have installed RC firmware, and although speed has improved, it is nothing like you seem to be getting. I am wondering if I need to make other settings changes in the device also? Any suggestions?

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01 Aug 2013 09:12 #77154 by alanplum241276

Replied by alanplum241276 on topic Re: Draytek 2860n - VDSL/VDSL2?

All I did was ensure the VLAN tag was 101.

Maybe you have a duffer? I'm certainly having no speed issues whatsoever on mine.

P.S. I am using routed subnet as I have 5 static Ip's, but shouldn't make a difference.

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01 Aug 2013 12:10 #77161 by stripeytom

Replied by stripeytom on topic Re: Draytek 2860n - VDSL/VDSL2?

alanplum241276 wrote: All I did was ensure the VLAN tag was 101.

Maybe you have a duffer? I'm certainly having no speed issues whatsoever on mine.

P.S. I am using routed subnet as I have 5 static Ip's, but shouldn't make a difference.

OK that's good to know - may be a case of swapping out for another then

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01 Aug 2013 19:31 #77171 by niggly54

Replied by niggly54 on topic Re: Draytek 2860n - VDSL/VDSL2?

There is always the possibility of faulty electronics, despite it syncing at maximum speed. A colleague at work bought a new Draytek 2760n on my recommendation and has just had to return it due to severe overheating and lock ups. Let's hope that this new range of Drayteks doesn't come with new problems.

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