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I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
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- 17-07-09, 12:45 AM #1
I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
Hi I just received a "Phase 2 A Grade Router" - Sagem F@ST 2504 from Sky today to replace my Sky V1 Netgear DG834GT because the wiring for the Power Supply is badly damaged!!
But there is something strange going on with this router, e.g. my previous Line Attenuation on Netgear DG834GT was either 30.5 (every night) or 31db (all day) but now with Sagem F@ST 2504 its moved to 32 db, even now its still 32 db as shown below.
Router Statistics
ADSL Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 15323 kbps 764 kbps
Line Attenuation 32.0 db 17.5 db
Noise Margin 7.7 db 14.0 db
Also, the Firmware Version is 1.5Sky, I got the feeling that its very old FW, I'm guessing that its upgraded to 1.9Sky, according to Skyuser Forums. Am I right?
And now, I just checked Broadband section on My Sky profile, it says as follows:
Your Sky Broadband & Speed Estimate
You have Sky Broadband Unlimited which offers a maximum download speed of up to 20Mb
The estimate provided to you at purchase for the maximum download speed your line can support was 10-20Mb.
Your Connection Details
Check back here for updates.
Line testing is not currently in progress.
We continually look at ways to improve the quality of your broadband connection.
To be honest with you, I prefer to my previous Sky V1 Netgear DG834GT because I can get 108 Mbps wireless connection after I have set it to 108 Mbps Mode after done a lot of researching on the internet and get detailed stats as well using Mel's Notes: Dg834gt-1skuk
Can I get 108 Mbps wireless connection on Sagem F@ST 2504 or I have to get used to with only 54 Mbps wireless connection?Last edited by jonathanen; 17-07-09 at 01:27 AM.
Advertisement- 17-07-09, 01:26 AM #2
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Re: I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
Also, the Firmware Version is 1.5Sky, I got the feeling that its very old FW, I'm guessing that its upgraded to 1.9Sky, according to Skyuser Forums. Am I right?
Can I get 108 Mbps wireless connection on Sagem F@ST 2504 or I have to get used to with only 54 Mbps wireless connection?~ Never, ever, argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience ~
- 17-07-09, 01:29 AM #3
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Re: I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
To be fair, the Sagem was stable on 1.5Sky and 1.9Sky - I believe the new Sagem FW (to come eventually) has addressed the VPN issues from what I have read. Certainly better than the DG834GT and the original FW
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- 17-07-09, 01:34 AM #4
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- 17-07-09, 01:35 AM #5
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Re: I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
I probably have a spare one somewhere if you want it? No promises but I think I may still have it.
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- 17-07-09, 01:49 AM #6
Re: I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
Oh yes, please! But, what if you need it for backup, just in case the Sagem breaks down, you never know. Also, does it work still on my end, when I'm using your router? Because I think I need to call Sky first for the MAC Code, like they did to me when replacing from my previous White V1 Netgear Router to Sagem Router.
- 17-07-09, 01:54 AM #7
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Re: I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
I have a Netgear DG834GT, 2 Netgear DG934G's and a Sagem F@ST 2504 the last time I counted.
Where they all are though is the issue. I will have a look over the weekend.
PS - I would only send you the PSU (providing I can find it) so that you could use your own white router.~ Never, ever, argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience ~
- 17-07-09, 02:04 AM #8
Re: I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
Is that mean the V1 Netgear was unstable even with the latest FW upgraded / installed for the White Netgear Router.
If you're saying Sagem is stable mostly, that means the most accurate figure for my Line Attenuation is 32 db!! Not 30.5 or 31db then unless its something to do with my OLD fashioned style wiring full of corrosion, non-NTE5 Socket, old brown Junction box, corrosion drop wire etc or maybe I'm wrong.
Ooh! What Line Quality means, I'm bit confused. Does it mean the current state of the phone line wiring - both external drop wire and interior wiring from junction box to Master socket & what type of Phone socket it currently using e.g. NTE5 or non-NTE5, etc.
Or does it means only the noise level, at the moment, its currently set-up exactly the same as my Final ADSL Plan A except my bedroom & living room has been upgraded to Sky+ HD boxes.
- 17-07-09, 02:07 AM #9
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Last edited by jonathanen; 17-07-09 at 02:11 AM. Reason: fixed quote
- 17-07-09, 02:09 AM #10
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Re: I just received Sagem F@ST 2504 Router from Sky today
I wouldn't bother. Once you get the PSU ring them and tell them and then send the Sagem back, problem sorted.
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