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Standard User RobertoS
(elder) Wed 02-Jan-19 23:31:50
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: jchamier] [link to this post]
 
DSLStats simply works smile. The same way as I used an HG612, a separate ethernet cable between router and it as well as the data internet-link cable.

I had both on the same subnet, one at .1 and one at .254, whichever way round you are used to.

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Edited by RobertoS (Wed 02-Jan-19 23:34:20)

Standard User jchamier
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Wed 02-Jan-19 23:43:54
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: RobertoS] [link to this post]
 
In reply to a post by RobertoS:
DSLStats simply works smile. The same way as I used an HG612, a separate ethernet cable between router and it as well as the data internet-link cable. I had both on the same subnet, one at .1 and one at .254, whichever way round you are used to.

Excellent - will be an interesting test. new PSU, new DSL cable, and maybe my neighbours will turn off their Christmas lights this weekend too !!

plusnet 80/20 (2/jun/14) at 470m - Sync Sep: 61,689/8,831 Dec: 49,923/7,215 with 3db SNRm
20 years of broadband from 1999's ntl:cable modem trial - Live BQM
Standard User RobertoS
(elder) Thu 03-Jan-19 00:14:33
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: jchamier] [link to this post]
 
Had brain-fade. The data interlink cable is of course the WAN Ethernet cable smile.

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Connection - Three 4G, tbb tests 35-45Mpbs down, 9-15 up.
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Standard User Banger
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Thu 03-Jan-19 00:15:29
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: jchamier] [link to this post]
 
https://support.zen.co.uk/kb/Knowledgebase/ZyXEL-VMG...

Article on how to configure bridge mode on the ZyXEL.

Tim
www.uno.net.uk & freenetname
Asus DSL-N55U and ZyXEL VMG1312-B10A Bridge on 80/20 Meg Fibre
Speed Test

Current Sync: 79993/19661

BQM
Standard User jchamier
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Thu 03-Jan-19 11:04:16
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: Banger] [link to this post]
 
In reply to a post by Banger:
https://support.zen.co.uk/kb/Knowledgebase/ZyXEL-VMG...
Article on how to configure bridge mode on the ZyXEL.

Cheers, also found one at Kitz.

plusnet 80/20 (2/jun/14) at 470m - Sync Sep: 61,689/8,831 Dec: 49,923/7,215 with 3db SNRm
20 years of broadband from 1999's ntl:cable modem trial - Live BQM
Standard User broadband66
(knowledge is power) Thu 03-Jan-19 16:51:26
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


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X-mas lights probably not an issue.

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Standard User Michael_Chare
(fountain of knowledge) Thu 03-Jan-19 21:45:05
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: Banger] [link to this post]
 
With Vodafone I have to set 802.1p to 2 when my VMG8924-B10A is in bridge mode, otherwise I can't establish the PPPoE connection. PPPoE did then work from my W10 laptop connecting via the routers wifi.

Michael Chare
Standard User jchamier
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Thu 03-Jan-19 22:58:50
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: broadband66] [link to this post]
 
Okay, just original timing of the drop is bizarre around time when neighbours put up lights. Random guess.

plusnet 80/20 (2/jun/14) at 470m - Sync Sep: 61,689/8,831 Dec: 49,923/7,215 with 3db SNRm
20 years of broadband from 1999's ntl:cable modem trial - Live BQM
Standard User deleted
(deleted) Fri 04-Jan-19 10:49:30
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


[re: jchamier] [link to this post]
 
Hi

It is possible it will provide some improvement as usually domestic modems start degrading after a year or two as the capacitors start to wear and dry out. Capacitor lifetimes are measured in just thousands of hours when they run warm and some are poor quality to start with and are baking in a warm case 24/7 they stand little chance.

It is entirely possible you'll see little difference as well. Typically when the modem starts failing you will notice with decreasing speeds and instability and eventually it will not turn on. The HG612's are better built than most so I would not be too surprised if that is still working 100% even after all that time.

Always good to have a spare modem anyway in case the connection goes funny and you can then rule out your own equipment.

Regards

Phil
Standard User jchamier
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Sun 06-Jan-19 13:29:38
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Re: Replacing a HG612 ?


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ZyXEL now connected, have gained about 5mbps download sync, lost about 1mbps upload sync.
Stats and details in the Plusnet thread:
http://forums.thinkbroadband.com/plusnet/t/4610500-p...

plusnet 80/20 (2/jun/14) at 470m - Sync highest was 61/8 now 54/6
20 years of broadband from 1999's ntl:cable modem trial - Live BQM

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