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Unfortunately, I have noticed that since the NBN rollout commenced in our area, the speed now averages around 3 Mbps or less. Could someone please tell me if this the norm, I'm almost ready to switch to another provider to see if they are any better. Thanks.
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E.g running a test at http://speedtest.net ?
Upstream power is borderline faulty. Have you reported a speed fault to Bigpond Cable Tech Support?
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Re: Slow cable connection
Please can you clarify that you're
On Telstra cable internet.... not NBN
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Re: Slow cable connection
https://www.telstra.com.au/my-account/troubleshooting-tool
You can't get Telstra cable from anyone else but Telstra re your comment
Many cable customers have had their Telstra service affected by NBN works on the Telstra cable now owned by NBN
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Re: Slow cable connection
Post your modem RF stats:
On a Cable Home Network Gateway
(CG3100D):
http://192.168.0.1/ > Connection (Under Maintenance)
On a Cable Gateway Max
(C6300BD):
http://192.168.0.1/ > Advanced > Broadband Connection > Connection Settings
On a Cable Adapter
(CM450):
http://192.168.100.1/ > Broadband Connection > Connection Settings
Default Username/password: admin/password
You're looking for Frequencies, Power Levels, SNR, etc
Are the tests being run via Ethernet or WiFi?
Are they being run during peak times (E.g 3PM-12AM)
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Re: Slow cable connection
Connectivity State OK Operational
Boot State OK Operational
Configuration File OK
Security Enabled BPI+
Downstream Bonded Channels
Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Symbol rate Frequency Power SNR DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS locked
Locked QAM256 49 6952000 sym/sec 438000000 Hz 3.9 dBmV 41.8 dB EuroDOCSIS
Locked QAM256 50 6952000 sym/sec 446000000 Hz 4.7 dBmV 42.3 dB EuroDOCSIS
Locked QAM256 51 6952000 sym/sec 454000000 Hz 4.9 dBmV 42.5 dB EuroDOCSIS
Locked QAM256 52 6952000 sym/sec 462000000 Hz 3.7 dBmV 41.4 dB EuroDOCSIS
Locked QAM256 53 6952000 sym/sec 470000000 Hz 4.0 dBmV 41.9 dB EuroDOCSIS
Locked QAM256 54 6952000 sym/sec 478000000 Hz 3.6 dBmV 41.3 dB EuroDOCSIS
Locked QAM256 55 6952000 sym/sec 486000000 Hz 3.7 dBmV 41.3 dB EuroDOCSIS
Locked QAM256 56 6952000 sym/sec 494000000 Hz 3.5 dBmV 40.8 dB EuroDOCSIS
Upstream Bonded Channels
Lock Status Modulation Channel ID Symbol Rate Frequency Power
Locked ATDMA 2 5120 Ksym/sec 61800000 Hz 53.5 dBmV
Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV
Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV
Not Locked Unknown 0 0 Ksym/sec 0 Hz 0.0 dBmV
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Re: Slow cable connection
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Re: Slow cable connection
Im in the same boat. Cable speeds are terrible over the last 6 months and dropouts are happening more and more. Have done all the tests and no problems found. Funny how it all seems to have dropped off since NBN was rolled out in our area!
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Re: Slow cable connection
I understand that but with so much poor publicity around NBN speeds and connections, the poor customer is left with 2 average services when once we had one that worked well. If NBN was good, Id upgrade but dont see the point in jumping from one leaky boat into another.
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Re: Slow cable connection
Can you confirm for me that you have tested the speed on a computer that is connected directly into the BigPond Cable modem via an Ethernet cable and all other devices disconnected or turned off?
Are the speeds 3 Mbps at all times or only during certain times of the day?
Have you contacted Tech Support to report the issue with your service as Yastiandre suggested?
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