Hayward
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join:2000-07-13
Key West, FL
| 6.0 finally gets to Key West
1.5 and 3.0 got to KW pretty instantly... but 6.0 is finally available (been a while since a looked too... a few months)
They claim new equipment is needed we will see or old Westell just kicks up to 6.0.... at any rate no charge if they do send a new modem.
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dave006
join:1999-12-26
Boca Raton, FL
 ·AT&T U-Verse
| Hey Hayward,
Glad you finally got 6.0 service in KW. I recall your posts from the old Telocity days.
When I upgraded to 6.0, I was also told new equipment may be needed. It was pretty funny when I received a package from BellSouth that contained only a new Yellow Ethernet cable. I was able to use my existing Westel 2100 that I got in 2001 after I moved to BellSouth from DirecTV DSL.
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Hayward
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Key West, FL | Its only been about 24 hours since order, and I have rebootred my 6100 a few times and its still running at 3mbs.
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normat
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Boynton Beach, FL
clubs: | I must have been an odd case but my order went through within a couple hours. |
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banana1man
join:2006-03-06
Fairhope, AL | reply to Hayward
Have you tried upgrading the firmware of the modem. That was my problem and once I upgraded I went to a very nice 6 meg download speed. Just a suggestion. |
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bogey780
join:2004-03-19
Here | reply to normat
Some DSLAMs can do 6.0 and some can't. If your DSLAM can do it usually it goes through quickly. If not then a tech physically moves you to the new equipment. |
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Hayward
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Key West, FL
4 edits | Switch seems to have finally been flipped BUT.... the ONLY speed test that shows near 6mbs (local Miami) the rest sub 3mbs or less.
So a question for those who do have 6mbs do you consistantly get it, or only short distance? (Like just a hop off BS/ATT)
Have't done any real large downloads yet, but the speed tests are a bit disapointing and even the Miami test still shows sub 5mbs (4860 or so)
Oddly enough even BS's own rest comes out lower at about 3.8mbs and a decent 440kbs up.
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bogey780
join:2004-03-19
Here | You on wireless? |
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sportsfan54
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join:2001-04-27
Laurel, MS | reply to Hayward
I always get at least 6000 on all tests. Post your modem stats. Maybe somebody can tell you what possibly might be your problem. |
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normat
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join:2000-08-02
Boynton Beach, FL
clubs: | reply to Hayward
I get a solid 5.8-6.0+ just about every time and my stats are marginal.
What's the max sync rate you are getting on the modem? |
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Splitpair
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join:2000-07-29
Cow Towne | reply to Hayward
What is your modem stats attainable and connect?
Wayne |
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perryjay
One of the Ten
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join:2002-01-25
Daytona Beach, FL | reply to Hayward
Hayward,
I just ran three test to some Speakeasy sites. To Atlanta I got 6359/412, to Los Angeles I got 4933/355 And to Seattle I got 5199/342. I get speeds about like these most of the time.
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Hayward
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Key West, FL
4 edits | reply to Splitpair
Well a new modem arrived today, but getting pretty much the same results. Ayncing at 6600, but no test resultd over 4800/410,
Its still a Westell 610030-06 This one Rev D.... my old one was rev F though it is two tears older label dat which seems kinda odd. Ahhh just noticed new one is labeled a DSL 2+ Router so I guess D Rev of that.
They sure have changed the software a lot.... how the heck do you put the thing into bridged mode now?
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FAQFixer
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join:2004-06-28
Powder Springs, GA
| Isolate the physical issue by pulling your stats at the NID. Then you can try and get your synch rate and S/N Margin up.
»AT&T Southeast Forum FAQ »How to check modem stats, synch rates & speeds from test jack at the NID. |
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Hayward
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Key West, FL | Though by a rather long extension cord actually that is from the NID.
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Pashune
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join:2006-04-14
Gautier, MS
 ·CableOne
 ·AT&T Southeast
1 edit | reply to Hayward
said by Hayward  : Well a new modem arrived today, but getting pretty much the same results. Ayncing at 6600, but no test resultd over 4800/410, Its still a Westell 610030-06 This one Rev D.... my old one was rev F though it is two tears older label dat which seems kinda odd. Ahhh just noticed new one is labeled a DSL 2+ Router so I guess D Rev of that. They sure have changed the software a lot.... how the heck do you put the thing into bridged mode now? I'm confused. I apologize if I'm missing something here, but it doesn't look like you're modem is syncing to 6 meg at all. 2976 is even insufficient for 3 meg. Those stats (minus the line attenuation) look like what I would about get when I tried 3 meg (I have 56 db attenuation) If this is indeed from the NID, I'd call this problem in. Good luck with the technician. 
If possible under any circumstances, I'd try running as short of a line as possible from the NID. Maybe try using a short phone line from the NID to the modem, then use a long ethernet cable from the modem to the PC. |
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Splitpair
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Cow Towne
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3 edits | reply to Hayward
Hayward look at your screen shot. I'm guessing what I see is a screen shot of your old 3 meg service and if it is note the downstream margin at 7.5. It’s only a guess but at 6 meg even though you are synching by your comments at 6600 you might be taking enough errors that your download is getting nailed.
Do another screen shot now that you are on 6 and lets see what that looks like.
Wayne |
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Airwolf7
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join:2004-12-12
Franklin, KY
·AT&T Southeast
1 edit | reply to Hayward
said by Hayward : Well a new modem arrived today, but getting pretty much the same results. Syncing at 6600, but no test resulted over 4800/410, Its still a Westell 610030-06 This one Rev D.... my old one was rev F though it is two years older label that which seems kinda odd. Aha! Just noticed new one is labeled a DSL 2+ Router so I guess D Rev of that. They sure have changed the software a lot.... how the heck do you put the thing into bridged mode now?
Check my reply in this post to set your modem to Bridged Ethernet mode.
»[Modem] Can't set bridge mode - Westell C90-610030-06
If those stats are from your NID's test port then you got some trouble.
Take your modem, power adapter, 7 foot twisted pair phone cable that came with your modem, and an electrical extension cord, an ethernet cable, and a laptop outside to your NID unplug the the cable from the NID test port and plug your modem's phone cable into the test port and pull your stats.
If you don't have a laptop see if you can invite a buddy over that does. If not then you are going to have to run a long ethernet cable to your computer.
Hayward, I wanted to say that I liked your website, it looks really nice down there. |
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Hayward
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Key West, FL
1 edit | reply to Splitpair
said by Splitpair :Hayward look at your screen shot. I'm guessing what I see is a screen shot of your old 3 meg service and if it is note the downstream margin at 7.5. It’s only a guess but at 6 meg even though you are synching by your comments at 6600 you might be taking enough errors that your download is getting nailed. No that is the new modem and service... does hit 4800 but that's it, and then only to local tests like MIA here and BSFA.
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Pashune
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Gautier, MS
·CableOne
·AT&T Southeast
| said by Hayward :said by Splitpair :Hayward look at your screen shot. I'm guessing what I see is a screen shot of your old 3 meg service and if it is note the downstream margin at 7.5. It’s only a guess but at 6 meg even though you are synching by your comments at 6600 you might be taking enough errors that your download is getting nailed. No that is the new modem and service... does hit 4800 but that's it, and then only to local tests like MIA here and BSFA. In all actuality you're not hitting the numbers you say you are. I'm guessing due to packet fragmentation and lag (But of course your 2976 downstream sync rate), you're getting some whacky download rates from local tests. If you've tried everything in your best ability (Test at NID, etc) to neutralize the problem, call up Bellsouth/AT&T. |
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