KeeF650
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Can anybody tell me whether ADSL2 is backwards compatible with ADSL? In other words, would an ADSL2 modem router such as the Linksys WAD320N work with an ADSL line?
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ADSL2 backwards compatability
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Can anybody tell me whether ADSL2 is backwards compatible with ADSL? In other words, would an ADSL2 modem router such as the Linksys WAD320N work with an ADSL line?
KeeF
Should do.
Yes. When I changed ISP to Be* they activated ADSL2+ on my line. Unfortunately the BT connection between me & the Be* equipment in my exchange could not handle the speed.
As a short term measure Be* downgraded my connection to ADSL. I used the same modem (A Thomson jobby supplied by Be*)
Once BT finally got around to fixing the faulty connection (only after voice calls degraded to inaudible) I am back on ADSL2+.
As a short term measure Be* downgraded my connection to ADSL. I used the same modem (A Thomson jobby supplied by Be*)
Once BT finally got around to fixing the faulty connection (only after voice calls degraded to inaudible) I am back on ADSL2+.
E. Buygum
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Shouldn't be a problem. Worst case, ADSL2+ supports an ADSL1 profile (although your ISP may or may not be aware/bothered to offer it). Just curious, are you moving or having problems with 2+? If the latter, switching to an ADSL1 profile on ADSL2+ means that the connection doesn't have to be rejumpered at the exchange: it's just a software change.Can anybody tell me whether ADSL2 is backwards compatible with ADSL? In other words, would an ADSL2 modem router such as the Linksys WAD320N work with an ADSL line?
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E. Buygum
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Or put another way, Be failed to identify the true cause and pratted about with the Broadband profile while, all along, the copper connection was faulty
Or put another way, Be failed to identify the true cause and pratted about with the Broadband profile while, all along, the copper connection was faulty
Be* don't own the copper tail that connects the exchange to my house. However,
Be* paid for a BT engineer to check the line on 2 separate occasions. Both "specialist network engineers" reported no fault found.
Be* provided a workaround while their monopoly supplier stuck their corporate thumb up their arse.
It was only by complaining directly to BT about a degraded voice service, which I have a contract directly with BT for, that an engineer with a clue detected the wiring fault.
Of course, if you have an alternative methodology that I or Be* could adopt then we are all ears...
E. Buygum
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These situations can be quite complicated but Be/ all ISPs have access to diagnostic tools to analyze line performance and identify the cause of the problem. Some ISPs are good at using these tools, some are not. I have known many cases where the ISP has failed to carry out diagnostics or has misinterpreted their outcome and set BT on a wild goose chase; I have never known an instance where the ISP has screwed up and told their customer it wasn't BT's fault. A number of people on this forum have recommended Zen Internet recently for Broadband. Such ISPs are very good at diagnostics so when a fault is raised, it's highly likely an engineer with the appropriate skills will be focused on the right part of the problem. Having said all of that, would I argue that BT hadn't cocked up? Absolutely bloody not...and apologies...I didn't mean to cause irritation if I implied otherwise.
There is a school of thought that anyone encountering a persistent broadband problem should call BT separately complaining of poor voice quality whether experienced or not (not mentioning any broadband issues). I know people who claim this has worked...it could help pick up a deteriorating line which is affecting Broadband but not yet Voice.
As I live in an area where BT have a monopoly on the exchange to user connection, this will certainly be my tactic should I have problems in the future.
KeeF650
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Thanks guys.
I'm going to be moving from Talk Talk to Zen. Before I do so I thought I would get a modem router, get that up and running and then make the switch. With this in mind I ordered a Linksys WAG320N wireless N Gigabit modem router from Amazon last night.
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bustupbiker
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Thanks guys.
I'm going to be moving from Talk Talk to Zen. Before I do so I thought I would get a modem router, get that up and running and then make the switch. With this in mind I ordered a Linksys WAG320N wireless N Gigabit modem router from Amazon last night.
KeeF
I know Zen are supposed to be good but looking at their pricing plan you would think they could include a suitable modem in the price. You are doing the right thing getting one from Amazon as Zen want £50 for the Thomson bargain basement device that my ISP gives away for free!
tricky dicky
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Wessie,
Zen are good but their are not cheapest:
By the way, I was in Abergavenny yesterday,having spent some time at Beaufort and Abertillery earlier in the day.
Zen are good but their are not cheapest:
By the way, I was in Abergavenny yesterday,having spent some time at Beaufort and Abertillery earlier in the day.
I visit Beaufort quite often as it is the start of a favourite road, across Llangynidr Mountain. I can't imagine any reason why someone would need to visit Abertillery
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