ADSL2+ performance is achievable today

[Simon Cobb]

I've just been through an interesting experience with my ISP, Maxnet.
I'm on their standard full up full down "Dash MX MX" plan. When I saw
on this list that my exchange had been upgraded to ADSL2+, I knew I had
an ADSL2+ capable modem, so I contacted Maxnet to ask why I was only
seeing ADSL1 performance (~7.6mbps). They were extremely helpful,
providing stats on my line and liaising multiple times with Telecom who
made several tweaks to my line. Apparently, one of the key factors in
getting ADSL2+ performance is getting your SNR right. 2 days ago, when
I first contacted Maxnet, my SNR was 25db, which is apparently way too
high.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, this morning my line has been
adjusted, my SNR is now at the recommended 12db and my download internet
performance is around 17mbps. So ADSL2+ performance is achievable today
if you have the correct equipment and your line is properly configured
(and your ISP is as helpful as Maxnet were).

Cheers,

Simon

[Steve Phillips]

Post by Simon Cobb
I've just been through an interesting experience with my ISP, Maxnet.
I'm on their standard full up full down "Dash MX MX" plan. When I saw
on this list that my exchange had been upgraded to ADSL2+, I knew I had
an ADSL2+ capable modem, so I contacted Maxnet to ask why I was only
seeing ADSL1 performance (~7.6mbps). They were extremely helpful,
providing stats on my line and liaising multiple times with Telecom who
made several tweaks to my line. Apparently, one of the key factors in
getting ADSL2+ performance is getting your SNR right. 2 days ago, when
I first contacted Maxnet, my SNR was 25db, which is apparently way too
high.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, this morning my line has been
adjusted, my SNR is now at the recommended 12db and my download internet
performance is around 17mbps. So ADSL2+ performance is achievable today
if you have the correct equipment and your line is properly configured
(and your ISP is as helpful as Maxnet were).

Screenshots as proof might make this more believable.

[Simon Cobb]

What, you don't trust me ;-)? Assuming I can attach screenshots, snap 1 shows my raw speed (currently slightly lower than my previous post, but still a respectable 16.1mbps) and snap 2 is a typical "real world" bandwidth test result which came in at 11.4mbps.

I've no idea if snaps are allowed to be posted to this group, butt if they don't come through, then please believe me, the above figures are real.

Simon

________________________________

From: Steve Phillips [mailto:***@focb.co.nz]
Sent: Thu 14/02/2008 5:03 p.m.
To: Simon Cobb
Cc: adsl
Subject: Re: [adsl] ADSL2+ performance is achievable today

Post by Simon Cobb
I've just been through an interesting experience with my ISP, Maxnet.
I'm on their standard full up full down "Dash MX MX" plan. When I saw
on this list that my exchange had been upgraded to ADSL2+, I knew I had
an ADSL2+ capable modem, so I contacted Maxnet to ask why I was only
seeing ADSL1 performance (~7.6mbps). They were extremely helpful,
providing stats on my line and liaising multiple times with Telecom who
made several tweaks to my line. Apparently, one of the key factors in
getting ADSL2+ performance is getting your SNR right. 2 days ago, when
I first contacted Maxnet, my SNR was 25db, which is apparently way too
high.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, this morning my line has been
adjusted, my SNR is now at the recommended 12db and my download internet
performance is around 17mbps. So ADSL2+ performance is achievable today
if you have the correct equipment and your line is properly configured
(and your ISP is as helpful as Maxnet were).

Screenshots as proof might make this more believable.

--
Steve.

[Keith & Deby]

Telecom Adsl2+ rollout scedule
http://www.telecom.co.nz/binarys/adsl2%20080131.pdf

Im more interested in the upload speeds, and the effect it has on the web
sites below, increasing from the current 480
Which exchange would Cambridge be on?

Yes those attacments came thru

Have a Nice Day
Keith & Deby
Our Web Sites
www.kakariki.net
www.jowettnz.sytes.net
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From: "Simon Cobb" <***@trimble.co.nz>
To: "Steve Phillips" <***@focb.co.nz>
Cc: "adsl" <***@lists.unixathome.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: [adsl] ADSL2+ performance is achievable today


What, you don't trust me ;-)? Assuming I can attach screenshots, snap 1
shows my raw speed (currently slightly lower than my previous post, but
still a respectable 16.1mbps) and snap 2 is a typical "real world" bandwidth
test result which came in at 11.4mbps.

I've no idea if snaps are allowed to be posted to this group, butt if they
don't come through, then please believe me, the above figures are real.

Simon

________________________________

From: Steve Phillips [mailto:***@focb.co.nz]
Sent: Thu 14/02/2008 5:03 p.m.
To: Simon Cobb
Cc: adsl
Subject: Re: [adsl] ADSL2+ performance is achievable today

Post by Simon Cobb
I've just been through an interesting experience with my ISP, Maxnet.
I'm on their standard full up full down "Dash MX MX" plan. When I saw
on this list that my exchange had been upgraded to ADSL2+, I knew I had
an ADSL2+ capable modem, so I contacted Maxnet to ask why I was only
seeing ADSL1 performance (~7.6mbps). They were extremely helpful,
providing stats on my line and liaising multiple times with Telecom who
made several tweaks to my line. Apparently, one of the key factors in
getting ADSL2+ performance is getting your SNR right. 2 days ago, when
I first contacted Maxnet, my SNR was 25db, which is apparently way too
high.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, this morning my line has been
adjusted, my SNR is now at the recommended 12db and my download internet
performance is around 17mbps. So ADSL2+ performance is achievable today
if you have the correct equipment and your line is properly configured
(and your ISP is as helpful as Maxnet were).

Screenshots as proof might make this more believable.

--
Steve.





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