Broadband very poor performance help needed.

[timc]

I've actually found Sky support excellent when contacting them by email. Emails seem to go to those that really can help.

I do it this way as I resent paying for support calls as I don't as yet have SkyTalk.

[Valiceemo]

Right got some stats for you all...
Unfortunately these are taken over wifi as I can't find my Ethernet cable. Will borrow one from work tomorrow and post again.
But feedback on these would be appreciated.
FYI there is little to no difference between wireless and cabled.

[User05]

You're quite a way from the exchange - you're never going to see speeds of 15-20mbps if someone suggested that.

I take it those stats aren't from the test socket, as per the uptime, so take another set from the test socket -

How to test your ADSL in the Master Test Socket

[Valiceemo]

According to Sam knows:

You are approximately 1.03km from the exchange. Note that this is the straight line distance - the actual cable length will be longer!

Also see here for about my socket!
http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/cabli...ne-socket.html

[User05]

Either your wiring is hideously messed up, have some kind of line fault or the line takes a long route to the exchange. From that attenuation, it would suggest that you are way further than 1km.

I'll let someone else chime in on the best way to replace the socket.

[Valiceemo]

Hmm ok. I think it's possible that the wiring is crap.
How do I check it / can I check it?
Just got these results from skyuser checker:

Exchange: Holmfirth BT Code: MYHMF
Location: Wood Lane HD9 3JB
Distance:- Direct:
0.63 mi
(appx)* By Road:
0.8 mi
Service Enabled On
ADSL Enabled: September 30, 2001
DSL Max Enabled: March 31, 2006
SDSL Not enabled: No Info
21CN due: (PSTN) No Info
21CN WBC: (Broadband) No Info

[Valiceemo]

Just looked in socket and found this!
The wire going to pin 2 was loose and came out!
Managed to get it back in and retain a dial tone. But its gonna come out again.
Will BT fix this? I don't wanna pay the £130 call out charge!

[IWasNotTheEnemy]

That's the likely cause of the issue. Buy an NTE5 and fit it yourself - 10 min job (if that)

[Isitme]

Buy a disposable IDC tool. These can be got at any retailer who stocks phone extensions, B & Q, Maplins, possibly Tesco, Asda etc. Use it to fix your wires properly. They should be pushed into the IDC slot using a clean bit of undisturbed insulation. When you have done that take your stats.

If you intend to fit an NTE5, there is 3 possible ways. If no more cable can be pulled up, as suggested, fit the new socket upside down. 2, Get hold of a couple of connectors and extend the wires by about 150mm and fit the socket the correct way up. The 3rd way is possibly the only way you can do it yourself without breaking the regulations. That is to get a short piece of phone cable and fix it to the 2 and 5 terminals of the master, running it through the bottom/side of the box to a new NTE5 socket fixed to the wall adjacent to the Master socket.

If you are only about 1K from the exchange you should have 12-16Mb.

[Valiceemo]

Buy a disposable IDC tool. These can be got at any retailer who stocks phone extensions, B & Q, Maplins, possibly Tesco, Asda etc. Use it to fix your wires properly. They should be pushed into the IDC slot using a clean bit of undisturbed insulation. When you have done that take your stats.

If you intend to fit an NTE5, there is 3 possible ways. If no more cable can be pulled up, as suggested, fit the new socket upside down. 2, Get hold of a couple of connectors and extend the wires by about 150mm and fit the socket the correct way up. The 3rd way is possibly the only way you can do it yourself without breaking the regulations. That is to get a short piece of phone cable and fix it to the 2 and 5 terminals of the master, running it through the bottom/side of the box to a new NTE5 socket fixed to the wall adjacent to the Master socket.

If you are only about 1K from the exchange you should have 12-16Mb.

Thanks for your help.
I've been told by sky and other ISPs that thy estimate 10-20 Mbps speeds.
How would I extend the wires to the master? Chocolate blocks?