Sorry but I don't get it...

[mcphailan]

I go to "my broadband" on sky and it says they tested my connection on 30/03/11 and below is what it says.

I am on an LLU exchange, have "Sky Broadband Unlimited" so why-the-bleep has it been capped like this ?

Connection details

Your connection details
Line connection testing completed on 30/03/2011

Download Speed
Your connection has been set to a download speed of up to
3.0Mb (3072Kb)

Upload Speed
Your connection has been set to an upload speed of up to
0.8Mb (800Kb)

[I_Hate_Sky_Awnsers]

Most likely reasons for the cap:

1. Distance from the exchange
2. Poor internal wiring.
3. Poor outside line that has deteriorated over time.

Can you post your Router Stats?

[I_Hate_Sky_Awnsers]

If you post your Router Stats we may be able to help you get more out of your connection.

[mcphailan]

If you post your Router Stats we may be able to help you get more out of your connection.

Thx, will do when I get a few mins at home tonight.

[I_Hate_Sky_Awnsers]

Thx, will do when I get a few mins at home tonight.

Click on the link I posted and follow the Instructions.

speed.io would only show if you are having a throughput issue.

We need to be able to see your Attenuation and Noise Margin which are not provided by speedtesters.

[mcphailan]

here we go

System Up Time 402:37:15
Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time
WAN PPPoA 1292827 1466028 0 482 1458 256:09:08
LAN 10M/100M 2538133 2188838 0 1685 510 402:37:12
WLAN 11M/54M 76548 0 0 9 0 402:37:05

ADSL Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 3071 kbps 796 kbps
Line Attenuation 39.0 db 22.9 db
Noise Margin 11.9 db 10.5 db

[I_Hate_Sky_Awnsers]

With your attenuation you should be getting around 8-10Mb

There is room for improvement as it currently stands.

How is your current setup?

Is it master soctet> microfilter > sky supplied ADSL cable > router?

Do you have a test socket?

[mcphailan]

master socket has THREE leads from it:-
1) a microfilter going to a telephone
2) long telephone extension cable going upstairs and then this has a microfilter going to the router via sky ADSL cable
3) telephone cable going to sky box; this might not have a microfilter (have to dig behind tv to check)

Yes, I do have a test socket

Thanks again.

[I_Hate_Sky_Awnsers]

Can you remove the extension and bring the router downstairs and connect it with the Sky supplied ADSL cable?

Extensions should never be used to connect the router.

After removing the extension can you ensure that only the phone and broadband are connected to the master socket. Disconnect the Sky TV for now.

Once that has been done can you repost your stats.

[mcphailan]

Can you remove the extension and bring the router downstairs and connect it with the Sky supplied ADSL cable?

Extensions should never be used to connect the router.

After removing the extension can you ensure that only the phone and broadband are connected to the master socket. Disconnect the Sky TV for now.

Once that has been done can you repost your stats.

Thanks, will try that tomorrow, am VERY curious. Not sure what I can do if better, cos PC (no laptop I'm afraid) is upstairs, master socket downstairs. Suppose could use wireless for PC if bought wireless adaptor?