Consider UK dsl/adsl2+ modem-routers for better performance
Consider UK dsl/adsl2+ modem-routers for better performance
I possess a line that connects only to exchanges, using ADSL2+. The Vigor syncs at full speed and performs best compared to the HG612 (flashed) you also have. Download the newest BT firmware from their site—it’s now resolved.
I've been checking my modem and noticed some odd behavior. Removing the powerline adapters helped a bit, but there are still many error messages. It looks like an outage at my exchange is causing issues. I'm puzzled why G.INP isn't working on my line either. I found out that G.Fast tests are getting more popular this year, and even trials for ISPs or consumer modems are expanding. The Huawei MT992 is now the standard for G.Fast support. Also, someone mentioned a trial for short runs of RJ11 cable online, which might be useful if you need something cheap. A 50cm cord costs only £5, but it's still a lot of money.
OKay, so now I'm all set up with the Edgerouter X and AP LITE from Ubiquity that @Falconevo suggested, I'm very happy with them, though setting them up was very much a pain and harsh learning experience. I definately would not suggest these products to anyone less than an expert at Networking. The Edgerouter X is very nice, it's functionality is not shown by it's small form factor, the ability to power it by power over ethernet while also powering another PoE device (My AP LITE) is nice in removing clutter. I do wish I had more ports as I'm still having to use one of my 8-port Netgear switches for extra devices. Setup was not easy but int he end I found a wizard for setting up the device as an Internet router and internal switch. I still haven't figured out where the UPnP map is, and there's no way to schedule things to turn on/off at certain times. There is a task scheduler, but it's cron jobs only and unix scripting is not something I feel I should learn for one feature. Also enabling external pings was only down to my knowledge I already had that pings are ICMP traffic so I could enable it on the firewall. The AP LITE was a mix-bag, the Android app only allows basic configuration and for some reason, RF scanning didn't work via the app. After downloading and running the Unifi controller on my server, getting the AP and controller to talk to eachother was a task and a half. I forget how I managed it in the end. But you can only do MAC whitelisting and RF scanning via the Controller, which are features that are essential to me. As we have older g/b devices that can't use channels 12 & 13, I had to force the AP to use Channel 11 at b/g/n 2.4. It's reliable, uses PoE so is powered by my router, simplifying cabling, so yeah, nice product. I do wonder if I can turn off the controller software and the MAC filter etc all still work. Having to only start the controller to make changes would be nice. I also had to make up about 3 extra cables with my reel of solid core cabling, I felt like it was best for PoE use since I didn't want any resistance or cables heating up. Though straightening solid core wires with my fingers hurt after awhile. I did my usual testing of pins with a multimeter. Haven't made a bad cable yet. As for modem, after unlocking my Haiwei MG620 and being able to read stats, I was able to diagnose some problems with my internet, I do still have problems, which I'm working with my ISP to fix, so for now, I'm sticking with my Openreach modem. If I do want a new modem int he future, then I would look at something with a broadcom chip inside I think since most people say those give best speeds and reliability. Still haven't found a cheaper <50cm RJ11 cable. Thanks again to @Falconevo
Great to hear you're pleased with the setup and enjoy the learning process! You'll gain access to numerous new features to evaluate their suitability for your configurations. The controller software is intended solely for provisioning configurations; the actual configuration should remain intact even if the controller isn't active. You can activate the controller as an operational service, which I do on a management VM where I need to manage various devices throughout the house.