In reply to a post by Oliver341:

In reply to a post by 4M2:

http://forums.modem-help.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=8359 - variant AA seems OK, I've been using it for more than a year without any problems

Fair enough. Personally, I'd only download firmware from manufacturers or ISPs websites, but then I'm suspicious like that

Sure, it's certainly best to be suspicious or most definitely cautious

In reply to a post by Dabooka:

I'll pass on your very kind and generous offer ....

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I think it might be a good idea to backtrack on that and see if he can help.

It doesn't matter how good the modem if there really is a line fault - probably a joint getting damp.

Hi chaps,

Thought I'd log back on and update on my TalkTalk woes from beforehand, when I had an intermittent ~2mb connection that went off when wet outside (i.e raining or very misty) which suggested a line fault.

Following some advice on here, and after way too much time with Support, we eventually convinced TalkTalk that there could be a fault. An Engineer was despatched who has upgraded the modem / router to the D-Link DSL-2780. Since then I'm pleased to say we appear to have a steady connection!

What's the catch you ask? Oh, nothing really, apart from it's not actually been wet since he came on Tuesday morning AND MORE SIGNIFICANTLY IT'S ~800kbps!!

Yes, that's right 800kbps down and 300kbps up. Apparently there was "never a line fault it was the router", despite the fact I'd tested it with alternatives, and best of all "the distance from the exchange is the problem". My two neighbours can manage the ~2mb speed wihtout any problems, one with Sky and one with TalkTalk.

I give up.