EE ADSL router in modem mode

[Balanga]

Thanks for the link, but I'm afraid all this stuff is way over my head….

Where do I find 'Downstream Attenuation'?

[Wolf666]

@Balanga:

Thanks for the link, but I'm afraid all this stuff is way over my head….

Where do I find 'Downstream Attenuation'?

You should find line information accessing the webGUI of your modem…it is a quite normal and vital information of your connection.

[Balanga]

I spent ages looking then found this post on the EE forums:-

https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Archive/Upgraded-to-Brightbox-NOT-very-fast-is-it/td-p/18588

Then go to Advanced Settings / Accept / SYSTEM / ADSL Status

You should then get a full set of stats for the router.

Which should look something like this:

ADSL Status
This page shows information about your ADSL connection if applicable.
Status
Configured Current
Line Status –- SHOWTIME
Link Type --- Fast Path
Operation Mode G992.5(ADSL2+) G992.5(ADSL2+)
Data Rate Information
Stream Type Actual Data Rate
Upstream 1240 (Kbps.)
Downstream 9727 (Kbps.)                            <<<------THIS IS THE FIGURE WE ARE INTERESTED IN
Defect/Failure Indication
Operation Data Upstream Downstream
Noise Margin ...... 5.9 dB 10.9 dB
Line Attenuation 15.6 dB 29.5 dB

which I guess is what I'm looking for…except I don't see such an option... Maybe I'll try a different router.

[Balanga]

I've replace the EE Bright Box with a D-LINK DSL-2640R which does show  ADSL statistics:-

ADSL STATISTICS

Mode: ADSL2 PLUS
Type: ANNEX_A
Status: Showtime

Downstream Upstream
Rate (Kbps): 6788 kbps 972 kbps

SNR Margin (dB): 3.7 5.5
Attenuation (dB): 50.0 27.0
Output Power (dBm): 0.0 12.3

Super Frames: 21794 21795
RS Correctable Errors: 15699 9
RS Uncorrectable Errors: 2 4

HEC Errors: 21 0
Total Cells: 102129 36584
Data Cells: 101859 36584
Bit Errors: 0 0

Attentuation is 50.0 dB

and the SG DSL Speed Calculator shows:-

DSL Maximum Speed Calculator
Downstream Attenuation 50 dB
Cable loss 13.81 dB/km (default=13.81)
Approximate Distance 3621 meters
ADSL Max Speed 4898 kbps
ADSL2+ Max Speed 5237 kbps
VDSL2 Max Speed kbps

Not sure what any of this means or if I would get different figures with a different router.

[Wolf666]

Unfortunately with an attenuation of 50dB you are really far from your ISP DSLAM, changing modem won't improve your line since it ia a physical limit. Another issue could be the plug your modem is connected to and its wiring, you can call a technician to check your house phone line and see if the attenuation is related to it. Another thing is to call your ISP and ask for the distance between your house and their DLAM, if they reply you are more than 3 km far…well you really cannot improve your line.