Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) in Verizon Online DSL http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r6807090 en Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:16:04 EDT Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:16:04 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7568479 gwion : I think it's time for this thread to fend for itself... :)

Reminder... The diagnostics are available at the firmware page at Verizon's site. »www.westell.com/pages/verizon.jsp
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You're the world. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7568479 Sat, 02 Aug 2003 12:07:42 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7546064 TJ_665 : It seems Ex-BA areas are provisioned at 1792kbits while Ex-GTE areas are provisioned at 1664kbits. Why the 128kbits difference? Does it have anything to do with PPPoE overhead in the Ex-BA areas?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7546064 Wed, 30 Jul 2003 22:55:04 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7542385 coffeejoe : I have the Westell B90-210015-04 modem. Wonder why I can't get it to show all the stats.. I just got this modem on Monday.. I was on Frame Relay and switched to ATM.. Notice my sync speed.. I'm happy with 1.3Mbps but would be happier with 1.5Kbps thoughput. I'm an old GTE customer who had Frame Relay Bronze Plus for at least 4 or 5 years before this switch-over.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7542385 Wed, 30 Jul 2003 16:08:09 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7470179 Subaru : Downstream:

Noise Margin : 31.0[Db]

OutPut Power: N/A

Attenuation: 35.5 [Dbm]

Data Rate: 864 kbits/s]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7470179 Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:55:42 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7470034 gracie :
said by Subaru See Profile:
How come mine only shows the Administration Tab??


CTRL-ALT-F7

hth.
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I have the Westell B90-210015-04 modem]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7467089 Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:31:19 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7465135 gracie :
said by Sean1124 See Profile:
I called for the upgrade and im still getting my old speed, 730/137 on the dsl reports tests. Here;s what my diagnostics show.
Data Rate 160 1792


so the browser utility shows you getting 1792, but the speed test shows 730? quite a few people i know, including me, are having the same issue...verizon says from their end it looks like they are getting 1792, but their speed tests are half or less.

and none of the documentation for the browser utility mentions (that i could see) the newest B99-211015-001, just B90. do they have one for this newer model? apparently it has some router-like features that are interfering with my router and reducing speeds.

and since you have to hook up the modem directly (without router) for the utility, do i have to install raspppoe first, since my only pppoe is supplied by the router?

thanx!
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Hay we do not like your kind in this country. What with you fancy 3888/888 super cheep DSL.

Just kidding you are welcome to show us up any time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7238651 Thu, 26 Jun 2003 21:21:36 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7238591 batterup :
said by Sean1124 See Profile:
I called for the upgrade and im still getting my old speed, 730/137 on the dsl reports tests. Here;s what my diagnostics show.

Data Rate 160 1792

You are provisioned for the new speed. Verizon advertises 1500/128 but provision for 1792/160, they eat the over head. Some times the test is off.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7238591 Thu, 26 Jun 2003 21:15:58 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7204591 anon : I called for the upgrade and im still getting my old speed, 730/137 on the dsl reports tests. Here;s what my diagnostics show.

Upload Download

Noise Margin 27 20

Output Power 12 20

Attenuation 28 44

Data Rate 160 1792

Anything wrong here? is there a reason why im not getting 1.5 megabits?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7204591 Mon, 23 Jun 2003 15:34:46 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7185739 ssherwood : Hi again,

I discovered that when I unplugged my regular telephones, my noise margin increased fairly significantly. I've now changed my setup, and have improved the margin with my telephones plugged in. Here is how it looks now.

-- Steve
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7185739 Sat, 21 Jun 2003 09:47:02 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7183580 ssherwood : Hello all,

Just wanting to get some opinions. My noise margin is what concerns me ... though I've yet to lose full sync since running a dedicated wire from Bell's entry to the apartment building.

Should I be concerned? Is there anything else that could be done to improve the margin, or is this simply a product of having my maximum attainable speed? (ie. if I had 1-meg service, would the margin appear higher?)

Thanks,

-- Steve

P.S. Just noticed this is a Verizon thread .... stumbled here reading Westell Modem Browser threads ... sorry, my telco is Bell Canada in Toronto.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7183580 Sat, 21 Jun 2003 00:01:57 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7141428 rudder : Thanks for the information and saving me from the aggravation of trying to fix something that wasn’t broken.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7061346 Sat, 07 Jun 2003 23:52:03 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7035231 batterup :
said by buzzmag See Profile:
Version 2.11.15.0. downloaded a few days ago.

With the Westell B90-36R515-01 that file will install as ver 1. Make sure no fire-walls are enabled. If you have a router you must remove it. Make sure you are set to get IP automatically. I had to connect with WinPoet to get the program to see the modem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7035231 Thu, 05 Jun 2003 01:52:51 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7033717 legendNYC : Thanks for all the great info! The Modem Browser works as promised (Westell B90-36R515-01), although it does not work when Zone Alarm is active. We had the 640/90 Bell Atlantic connection since June 2001, and it was pretty poor early on. On 5/27 I put the call in to Verizon for the upgrade, which arrived on 6/2. Nice!!
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7033717 Wed, 04 Jun 2003 22:34:26 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7030957 buzzmag :

Batterup

Version 2.11.15.0. downloaded a few days ago.

File: westell_51x_diagnostic.exe]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7030957 Wed, 04 Jun 2003 18:05:51 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7025321 batterup :
said by buzzmag See Profile:
I can't install it. Get a message telling me it doesn't support my B90-36R515 modem. Anyone else have this problem?

What version are you trying to install:
said by batterup See Profile:

I have the "Westell B90-36R515-01" I downloaded and installed the »mbrowser1.webhop.net/ . It will not work through a router and lacks some of the diagnostics ability of the newer Westell 2xxx modems.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7025321 Wed, 04 Jun 2003 01:14:27 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7022228 buzzmag : I can't install it. Get a message telling me it doesn't support my B90-36R515 modem. Anyone else have this problem?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7022228 Tue, 03 Jun 2003 20:08:36 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7007571 93254336 : Your modem is synced with the DSLAM at the maximum provisioning rate, so that's a good sign. By examining your downstream noise margin (low), your output power (high) and your attenuation (high), I'd say that your effective subscriber loop length is long (in other words, you are fairly distant from the central office).

- Dan
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7005740 Sun, 01 Jun 2003 23:26:22 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6927243 Sedated3 : Hi,

I've the same questions as Dan with one quick comment regarding your downstream attenuation rate. It's rather high at 72.0dBm.

As the signal traverses copper, it tends to fade, especially true for signals at high frequencies and high bit rates. This of course places the well known distance limit on full rate ADSL.

Usually the amount of attenuation tends to be lower with 24 gauge (0.5 millimeter) wiring. 26 gauge wire (0.4 millimeters) doesn't have the same "reach".

Your modem's downstream noise margin (higher is better) is a bit on the low side as well, BUT, I have no trouble running at 12dB downstream noise margin with 1500/128.

A modem browser program won't replace an EWL however; but what sort of plan do you subscribe to with Ameritech?

BTW can you tell us about your Westell? I understand SBC ships a 2100 as well, slightly modified but with the NAT/Firewall interface intact. Am I right on this?

Cheers, hth
Sed
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said by misiek See Profile:
By looking at the stats, is there any way to tell what my max attainable sync rate is?

What type of ADSL service plan do you have, including what your line is provisioned for (in other words, the maximum speed that you're supposed to get according to your DSL provider)?

From those stats, it appears that you are synced at 384/128. Are you very far from the CO? Also, what model of Westell modem are you using?

- Dan
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Thanks in advance.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6917154 Thu, 22 May 2003 23:43:19 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6907318 misiek : Got it, thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6907318 Wed, 21 May 2003 23:51:07 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6887573 Sedated3 : Steimes
>> Is there a similar program for the C90

According to Dan's post in one of the most recent Westell forum threads on the subject, the utility works with a C90-36R51x (?)

Give it a try, make sure the modem is in bridge mode and directly connected.

You might want to first try the smaller executable right from Westell's Verizon page quoted several times above or mbrowser2.webhop.net (bit by bit identical.)

Dan's comments on the subject of C90s/DGNIcon are:

Quote: 93254336 See Profile

"Yes, the Westell utility works perfectly with my C90 (revision F).

"

More detailed info:

»Westell Diagnostic Icon


As I'm posting from a VERY legacy pc and not from home,

Cheers,
Sed
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said by batterup See Profile:
I have the "Westell B90-36R515-01" I downloaded and installed the »mbrowser1.webhop.net/ . It will not work through a router and lacks some of the diagnostics ability of the newer Westell 2xxx modems.

Yeah, the Westell Diagnostic utility won't work through a router; the DSL modem must be directly connected to the PC.

- Dan
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said by 93254336 See Profile:
I've run the Westell diagnostic utility on a C90-36R516... worked perfectly.

- Dan

I have the "Westell B90-36R515-01" I downloaded and installed the »mbrowser1.webhop.net/ . It will not work through a router and lacks some of the diagnostics ability of the newer Westell 2xxx modems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6881976 Mon, 19 May 2003 14:15:46 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6879917 93254336 : I've run the Westell diagnostic utility on a C90-36R516... worked perfectly.

- Dan]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6879917 Mon, 19 May 2003 09:09:35 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6879861 Steimes : I looked on google but found no result, is there a simmilar program for the C90? When a tech came to my house hew had a 'line tester' that seemed to do the same thing as this program, more or less. Is there a program that can emulate this tester for the c90?
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said by misiek See Profile:
Where can I get it?

Check out this post from Sedated:

»Re: Westell Diagnostic Icon

- Dan
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TIA.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6877878 Sun, 18 May 2003 23:04:10 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6877184 93254336 : Same thing here. The diagnostic program seems a bit temperamental, but it eventually finds the modem.

- Dan
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Thanks Gwion! I hope this helps some people understand the changes. The GTE thread is very informative.
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Best Regards, Sed [ Verizon aDSL:1500/128 @ $29.99! / 1792/160 Sync! / 1515/136 Solid Speed! Ride The Copper! ] ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6874849 Sun, 18 May 2003 16:16:51 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6871702 Sedated3 : BTW I noticed that as well. Once the program is installed, even the modems that fail to be found work with it.

Strange indeed, I'm no guru, and I'm too tired to think straight. So suffice it to say I am glad it didn't screw up your router AGB :)

G'night!
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Best Regards, Sed [ Verizon aDSL:1500/128 @ $29.99! / 1792/160 Sync! / 1515/136 Solid Speed! Ride The Copper! ] ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6871702 Sun, 18 May 2003 02:53:49 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6816166 Alex G Bell : Nope! Rebooted the computer and now telnet runs fine on the router.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6816166 Sun, 11 May 2003 19:15:17 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6816105 Alex G Bell : Hey guys:

I tried installing the software on my trusty old B90 515 and it would not load. I, however, also own a newer B90 516. When I tried installing it on that modem it installed and ran.

Out of curiosity, after I sucessfully completed the install, I then rehooked up my old 515 and tried to run the installed program on it: it ran fine!!!

I also had tried running the program through my router but it alas could not find the modem. I noticed I had trouble telneting to my router after that(!), but I rebooted and it appears to run fine now, abiet slow for some reason in telnet mode. I hope the software did not try to mess up my router!
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Using the diagnostic.exe, I was able to setup and successfully use the tool. Works great! Here is my info:

P.S. Using the built-in Win XP PPOE client, I was able to get a speedtest of 1454/379 using an old d-link DI-701 I was able to get 1411/372...strange!

Thanks for everyone's help!
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814793 Sun, 11 May 2003 15:43:50 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814417 Sedated3 : Madness, I also have a B90-36R515; works just fine.

You're the second person who mentioned that the utility wouldn't install.

A quick observation -

I noticed that the utility available from Westell is identical to the 'older' version of the utility that some of us got from users on the site [mbrowser1.webhop.net], however the older utility is packaged with Installshield.

As a lark I tried installing the version available from Westell, fully expecting it to come back with an unsupported modem version error, however to my surprise it worked fine.

I remember that when I installed the "older" modem browser on a Westell B90-36R516 which was not upgraded to firmware 6.01.02 , the utility upgraded the modem from 6.00.08 to 6.01.02 ... I can only guess that this, and Installshield adds to the file size.

Suggestions

Try installing the one available from Westell @ »https://www.westell.com/content/download···stic.exe

If that doesn't work, try installing the older one @ »mbrowser1.webhop.net

If it still doesn't work, upgrade your modem to Firmware 6.01.02 / Tranceiver Ver: Alcatel 3.8.124 with this file: »https://www.westell.com/content/verizon/···rade.exe ...

There's a description of the upgrade here: »https://www.westell.com/pages/verizon_down_pc.jsp? however I'm unsure if the link will work due to Westell using session IDs.

If all that still doesn't work, perhaps the utility can't find your modem? (Yeah I know, I'm fishing :p ) ... I remember that some of the other Westell upgrades wouldn't work without a NIC to TCP/IP binding and refused to run on my wife's laptop until I remembered removing the binding to stop DHCP freezes.. :)

Curious.. Could you please post a screen capture? Thanks in advance.

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Hope this helps
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814417 Sun, 11 May 2003 14:38:31 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814314 JTS33 :
said by Madness See Profile:
Hmm, my Westell is a B90-36R515 and the util found the modem during the install, then said it was not supported (????), then quit install! Is the '15 no good here?


Stolen from Sed's newsgroup posting ;) :

Hi everyone, I posted the message(s) on DSLReports along with other users,
notably Dr. Dan regarding the Westell (c) Modem Browser.

Here's one of the notes verbatim, shortly after Dan was kind enough to forward
the utility to me:
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Dear Westell Users:

Just to post a message regarding the Westell utility called the modem browser,

The above discussed Westell Diagnostic Icon (c) utility [Modem Browser]
mirrored at »mbrowser1.webhop.net (which is my PWS) and is *only of any
use to owners of deprecated Westell ADSL bridge models A90-36R515,
B90-36R515/516 and C90-51x .* . If you own a newer Westell, keep reading,
Westell has made the new utility available on their website.

To install, connect your modem DIRECTLY to your NIC (ie disconnect your
router.)

After installation, focus on the program window and press *CTRL-ALT-F7* to
view line statistics.

Use the utility at your own risk. Don't change VPI/VCI or other virtual
channel config. Changing virtual channel parameters will render your
connection useless until they are returned to their old settings- this is not
a tweaking utility but rather a modem performance monitoring utility.

It will however allow you, an owner of a product and a subscriber of an ADSL
line to have some gauge of your line's signal levels and performance, a common
feature in newer products.

I believe this to fall within the fair use boundaries as I paid for my modems
as many others and continue to pay in the form of monthly bills. It provides
the customer a valuable diagnostic tool which can save both us and the ISPs
some time. Of course I will remove the utility if asked by the copyright
holder.

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If you're an owner of one of the current Westell ADSL models A90/B90-2100-*
Westell has made the A90/B90-2100 (current models) diagnostic utility
available at their website here: »https://www.westell.com/pages/verizon.jsp

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My DSL turn-up statistics:

I'm using a Verizon (East) 1500/128 ADSL line.
The stats are from my Westell B90-36R515-01

Bootstrap 1.00.00
Firmware Ver 06.01.02
Tranceiver ModemAlcatel Firmware Ver 3.8.124

Noise Margin: 30.0dB up / 16.0 dB down [**]
Output Power: 12.0dB up / 20.0 dB down
Attenuation: 31.5 dBm up / 49.5 dBm down
Data Rate: 160 kbps up / 1792 kbps down

I have seen deviation only in one reading, "NOISE MARGIN Downstream: 12.0dB -
21.5dB , usually hovering around 16-18.

Pertaining to the noise margin in dB. From what I read, it can be thought of
as a safety margin.

The utiltiies should also allow you to view HEC, FEC, CRC and instances of
sync loss. There is a logging feature which can be used to produce a graph
(with a bit of extra code).

I've posted as a followup several screen shots from the modem browser utility
for my older B90-515 modem in 0.verizon.binaries.

Reference threads on DSLReports:

»Westell Diags
- Information for the A/B/C90-36R51x browser.
»Westell Diagnostic Icon -
Another thread about the browser including links
»Westell Diagnostic Icon
- "
»Westell Diagnostic Icon
- Doctor Dan verifies that the utility works with C90's.

Remember to press CTRL-ALT-F7 to reveal the 'juicy' information tabs and
PLEASE do not change your VPI/VCI settings. In case you do, you can restore
them to 0*35.

This message applies ONLY to Westell ATM users. Sorry Fujitsu guys and gals :)

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Sedated]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814314 Sun, 11 May 2003 14:21:06 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814240 ZapperO : I'm having the same problem with the identical modem! Any tech gurus have ideas on a work-around or fix for the problem?...latest firmware already installed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814240 Sun, 11 May 2003 14:09:40 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6814067 Madness : Hmm, my Westell is a B90-36R515 and the util found the modem during the install, then said it was not supported (????), then quit install! Is the '15 no good here?
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BB]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6810636 Sat, 10 May 2003 23:29:15 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6810285 TrustedZero : Wow thats a great program, and I didn't even know it existed until today.

Just a heads up to anyone else running XP, you must disable the windows firewall for the program to work. Took me awhile to figure out why the program wasn't working :P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6810285 Sat, 10 May 2003 22:43:22 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809832 Sedated3 : You're very welcome.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809832 Sat, 10 May 2003 21:48:11 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809413 Pathfinder : I knew if anyone had the answer you would.

Thanks SED.
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Cheers,
Sed]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809304 Sat, 10 May 2003 20:31:16 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809265 Pathfinder : I have a B90-36515. When I run the Browser I only get this tab.
Is it not compatible with this model?
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809265 Sat, 10 May 2003 20:24:04 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809134 Sedated3 : As JTS33 See Profile mentioned, you must have gotten the account a while ago.

Bell Atlantic and later Verizon used 608kbps/96kbps provisioning on the "640/90" advertised rates, which were grandfathered on May 1st, 2001. Somewhere along the line someone forgot to upgrade your provisioning to 864/160 which is how the 768/128 accounts are set up.

608/96 accounts from experience yield about 505kbps at best downstream and about 83kbps at best upstream.

HTH,
Sed
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Best Regards, Sed [ Verizon aDSL:1500/128 @ $29.99! / 1792/160 Sync! / 1515/136 Solid Speed! Ride The Copper! ] ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6809134 Sat, 10 May 2003 20:03:29 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808977 Sedated3 :
said by Alex G Bell See Profile:
Will it work through a router?


Unfortunately, no.

Best wishes,
Sed]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808977 Sat, 10 May 2003 19:41:32 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808898 Alex G Bell : Will it work through a router?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808898 Sat, 10 May 2003 19:31:35 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808611 Jeff_B : You can download it from a link in this thread.
»Westell Diagnostic Icon]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808611 Sat, 10 May 2003 18:38:48 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808093 ZapperO : Hey bblebou,

If I wanted to get a copy of the Westell Modem Browser software, any suggestion on where I could download it?


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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6808093 Sat, 10 May 2003 17:17:31 EDT Re: Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6807315 JTS33 : Noise Margin - higher is better. indicates how much noise can increase on your DSL line before the signal is lost. Yours look very good.

Attenuation - lower is better. measures the signal loss between the CO and you. Yours look OK.

Output power - higher would compensate for higher attenutation.

Data rate - the data rate your line is provisioned for. You must've gotten Verizon DSL waaay back and never got upgraded, because those are pretty low numbers.

I sound like I know my stuff, but you can do the same by doing a quick Google search and reading through some of the links. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6807315 Sat, 10 May 2003 15:22:58 EDT Westell DGNIcon (Modem Browser) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6807090 bblebou : Hi- I have a Westell B90-36R516. Used the modem browser utility to get some information on the modem. Under the "DSL" tab- the "Line Statistics" section, my data rate is listed at: 96 Up/608 down. What does this mean? Also, where can I learn how to evaluate what the other setting in this tab mean? See attachment.
Thanks in advance,

BB
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