Attempting to switch to Synology RT1900ac and a Vigor 120 v2, having problems.

[atwright147]

I have decided to switch out my ADSL Sky Hub SR102 for a new router / modem combo because my PS4 kills my internet connection when it updates games etc...


I have purchased a Synology RT1900ac and a Vigor 120 v2. I have also updated the Vigor to the latest available firmware (from 2015).


I am finding that some sites are fully loading at normal speeds (all of google.co.uk) and some are loading extremely slowly (1 min+) and not fully loading e.g. images and css are missing. Slow loading is especially affecting amazon.co.uk.


The Vigor 120 is still using it's default settings (I have reset it) and I have experimented with MTU set to 1492 and 1500 (both the same result). I went through the Synology set up, and set it to PPPoE using username: install@o2broadband.co.uk password: install (from: Solved: Replace the Sky Router - Sky Community)


Any idea what I have missed?

EDIT:
I should probably clarify that my issues with Amazon are not being caused by the PS4, as it was off during this time -- this is a connectivity issue.

[Isitme]

What is your sync speed? If it is low then it will not matter much what you do, the PS unless it can be regulated will suck up all that is available. Is there a QoS setting on your router which you can use to regulate your devices?

You could try using a public DNS if you are not already doing so. 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4 for Google and 208.67.222.123, 208.67.220.123 for OpenDNS

[atwright147]

Thanks for getting back to me

This is what my Sky Hub tells me:

DownStream Connection Speed: 19694
UpStream Connection Speed: 797

And my Synology tells a similar story.

The Synology router supports QoS (one of the reasons behind buying this one), so I m pretty sure I can tame it fairly easily.

I have tried using Google DNS (8.8.8.8) but my problem persists.

Any other thoughts?

[atwright147]

Also, these are my "Router Statistics":



Noise doesn't seem the best.

[Isitme]

Your download is excellent but your upload could be a lot better. You should be able to get at least a 50% increase. Contrary to the opinion of some other, the upload is just as important as the download. If you can get yours improved it may make a lot of difference. Give Sky a call and see if they can reset your upload, whether they will do it or not depends a lot on the advisor. Some will have the knowledge and expertise to do it, others will tell you its not possible.

[atwright147]

But what do I do about the Vigor / Synology issue?

[Isitme]

The slow upload could be part of your problem, especially if it is effecting images. Very basically, when you download anything it is done in 'packets'. When a packet is received an acknowledgement is sent back that it is OK and the next packet can be sent. If your upload is poor the acknowledgement will be slow, slowing down the whole download process.

[atwright147]

Interesting.

Can you help me to understand further?

Everything works pretty well with the standard SR102, does that mean that the Vigor and Synology are more sensitive to this issue? It seems weird that that would be the case but I will call Sky tomorrow.

What, specifically, should I tell/ask the Sky rep?

Again, thank you for helping

[Isitme]

There is a good chance there is a compatibility issue with the Vigor. There have been many reports about 3rd party routers not performing as well as the Sky issued gear. Have you considered using the SR102 as a modem with the Synology used as the router. It is not possible to put the Hub into true modem mode, but turning off the wireless, disabling DCHP server and using the DMZ gives a reasonable result. Have a look at the PDF here as a guide. http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/askin...nk-dir613.html

Just ask Sky to inrcease your upload speed as it is not a high as it should be.