Sky Broadband Unlimited Speed?

Quentin

Stompa wrote: »

......Their original estimate was between 2.6 & 7.0.

Previously with BE I was getting 6.3/1.06, so I'm not very impressed with Sky.

Their original estimate looks to give them plenty of "window" to cover themselves so you can't use their 3 month right to cancel "guarantee" should your speed drop below their lowest estimate.

But you do still will have the option to cancel under the "30 day peace of mind guarantee"

Stompa

penrhyn wrote: »

What are your line attenuation and noise margin like?

Down          Up
SNR Margin (0.1 dB):         71            105
Attenuation (0.1 dB):        550           342

penrhyn

Looks like the router has optimised at the usual 7db noise margin.

4-5mbps on a 55db line is what you would expect..

I have found that my SR101 will hold sync down to around 4 db without rebooting itself.

Just had a look this is what I'm getting atm.

............................Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed10255 kbps1023 kbps
Attenuation 43.5 dB 25.3 dB
Noise Margin 6.7 dB 8.8 dB

Stompa

Quentin wrote: »

Their original estimate looks to give them plenty of "window" to cover themselves so you can't use their 3 month right to cancel "guarantee" should your speed drop below their lowest estimate.

But you do still will have the option to cancel under the "30 day peace of mind guarantee"

Yes, I understand that. I'm not sure it's sufficiently slow that I want to cancel (they are giving me the service for free for a year after all!) but it's a shame they can't match the performance of BE. And of course if I were to move elsewhere I could end up with exactly the same problem (or worse).

Stompa

penrhyn wrote: »

Looks like the router has optimised at the usual 7db noise margin.

4-5mbps on a 55db line is what you would expect..

I have found that my SR101 will hold sync down to around 4 db without rebooting itself.

Just had a look this is what I'm getting atm.

............................Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed10255 kbps1023 kbps
Attenuation 43.5 dB 25.3 dB
Noise Margin 6.7 dB 8.8 dB

OK, thanks. I've got an SR102 sitting here, I may give it a try at some point.

penrhyn

Grrrr Now you are showing off!!
Anyhoo with its built in VDSL modem you are fibre ready.

Stompa

penrhyn wrote: »

Grrrr Now you are showing off!!
Anyhoo with its built in VDSL modem you are fibre ready.

TBH I've been avoiding using it because I understand it doesn't allow you to change DNS's and the wireless isn't very good! I really don't have any need for very fast speed, so the fibre aspect is pretty much irrelevant.

Quentin

penrhyn wrote: »

Grrrr Now you are showing off!!
Anyhoo with its built in VDSL modem you are fibre ready.

According to this review, that's its only "advantage":

http://www.trustedreviews.com/sky-hub-2013_Peripheral_review

Sadly, though, from here it is all downhill. Quite astonishingly the Hub 2 remains a single band 802.11n 2.4GHz router while virtually all rivals have moved onto faster dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11n routers. Furthermore, the
switch beyond that to 802.11ac routers has already been realised by BT and EE with other ISPs confirming they are ready to follow in their footsteps. Quite simply, Sky is miles off the pace here.

penrhyn

So I see, ho hum, got one of their free signal boosters in anticipation of warm spring days in the conservatory with a reliable connection.

almillar

Before anyone goes blaming their broadband, connect your computer with a CABLE to the router, to make sure it's not your WiFi. This is also really important for testing lag, which the OP seemed interested in. If the XBox is wirelessly connected, wired will do better.