In reply to a post by Anonymous:

It's the Netgear DGN2200.

Think that's a Broadcom chipset. Try that one or this tailored link: http://192.168.0.1/setup.cgi?PATH=/bin:/sbin:/usr/bi... . Please let me know if you use my link OK; I'm interested in which Netgear routers it works for.

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

It should still be possible to remove the faceplate and access the test socket inside .

Perhaps, but the last time I had this issue (I also posted on ThinkBroadband for that) it wasn't related in any way to the phone line and subsequently improved without me making any changes. The quality of service seems to go up and down periodically. If I have to I will get out the screwdriver and fiddle about, but I really don't think it has anything to do with the line.

In reply to a post by XRaySpeX:

In reply to a post by Anonymous:

It's the Netgear DGN2200.

Think that's a Broadcom chipset. Try that one or this tailored link: http://192.168.0.1/setup.cgi?PATH=/bin:/sbin:/usr/bi... . Please let me know if you use my link OK; I'm interested in which Netgear routers it works for.

It doesn't work I'm afraid.

Sync rates are determined by the condition of the line.

Still worth a try even if to eliminate it. The test socket is the only way of getting honest stats.

Have you had a new Sky box, new phone, microwave, TV or anything else electrical or electronic since it was OK? Has it been happening since before you or any neighbours put up Christmas lights?

In reply to a post by john2007:

Sync rates are determined by the condition of the line.

Hmm... as I said they used to be significantly better. The speed was solid and the quality was perfect. The router is plugged in literally where the line comes into the house, which reduces the chance of dodgy wiring to the socket. That leaves what's left, and what confuses me is that the quality has been gradually dropping after having been bad before and improved.

- David

In reply to a post by Anonymous:

I followed the instructions after confirming once again the chipset and apparently the router does not allow this.

In what way did it object?

Had you changed its IP addy from default 192.168.0.1? In which case you will need to modify instructions accordingly.

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

Have you had a new Sky box, new phone, microwave, TV or anything else electrical or electronic since it was OK? Has it been happening since before you or any neighbours put up Christmas lights?

It's been the same since August/September perhaps. I hadn't changed the location of anything, like the phone, or introduced any equipment such that you mentioned.

In reply to a post by XRaySpeX:

Still worth a try even if to eliminate it. The test socket is the only way of getting honest stats.

Right, I will.