2-wire 2700 questions.

[somanyholes]

Hey all

been thinking about getting one of these, as I just have to many devices at present. A few questions if possible.

1. does it support syslog?
2. is there a fix yet for remote administration?
3. will it support adsl2 i.e. up to 24mbs?
4. can you get a command line on it?
5. what's the bestfirmware. I.e is there any that proides more features than others
6. is there anyway to dump traffic. i.e. tcpdump etc

cheers

so

[Rik]

I'll leave this for the more technically adept, So. Firmware, though, doesn't seem that critical if you get a dual SSID model.

[kinmel]

1. There is a built in system log with logging filters if you need them

2. No, it is only available to provisioners

3. Yes

4. No

5. Singtel firmware has a fixed higher SNR, avoid the SBC on the Dual SSID, otherwise they are similar. Different Provisioning Codes open different feature sets.

6. No

[somanyholes]

Hi Kin

Thanks for the response. Food for thought indeed.


Cheers

so

[Rik]

You should call him Far, So.  

[Sebby]

It's a decent router, So, and well worth £10 or so.

[kinmel]

So,

If there is anything you want me to test with a 2700HGV let me know

[g7pkf]

on the singtel there is a syslog function.

just testing it now for you

[trophymick]

Not wanting to hijack this thread but.......................
I have just got one of the 2700HGV,s due to the excellent advice given here (sounds like a truck ). According to the vendor it is unlocked for any ISP. I live in a rural area so I imagine this will be ideal I am going to set it up now (well shortly) so if you don't hear from me for a while, send out the search party
Before I get 'stuck in', is there anything specific I need to know/do, or is it both feet in?

[kinmel]

Just follow this GUIDE and it is very easy

[trophymick]

Thank Kinmel,
right you can have a chuckle on me How do I know if it is dual SSID or single SSID
Give me a minute to put my boots on, I may be kicking myself
Thanks in anticipation of your patience

[Simon]

If it's a twin SSID, it will have two SSIDs on the label on the side at the bottom. 

[trophymick]

Thanks, it's a single SSID, so I'll follow the guide for that model

[g7pkf]

It's easier than you think.

[Sebby]

Good luck, Mick. The single SSID is very easy to set up.

[Rik]

Worth checking what the firmware is once you're done Mick. If it's SBC (you'll see the badge on the router screens), then it will re-boot every 300 hours. Depending on your line, it may be worth your while shutting it down every 12 days at night.

[trophymick]

Right, it's on   It's Singtel Rik.

[Rik]

Relax, in that case, Mick. All up and running OK?

[g7pkf]

Current Software:     5.29.117.3

is the latest,

whats your broadband statistics page look like?

please post.

Dean

[trophymick]

Yes all seems good I need to go back into the settings to check things, but it is showing an improvement in speed already

[Rik]

They usually do for us long line types, Mick.

[trophymick]

Current Software:     5.29.117.3

is the latest,

whats your broadband statistics page look like?

please post.

Dean

I'll have to get back to you later, my daughter needs a lift into town and tea beckons
Thanks to all of you for the help

[Sebby]

Right, it's on   It's Singtel Rik.

I believe that the lowest SNRM you can get with the Singtel firmware is 8dB, so it might be worth flashing it with the SBC firmware. Let us know if you're feeling adventurous.

[trophymick]

Current Software:     5.29.117.3

is the latest,

whats your broadband statistics page look like?

please post.

Dean

Statistics
Collected for 8:26:35
   Since Reset   Current 24-Hour Interval   Current 15-Minute Interval   Time Since Last Event
ATM Cell Header Errors:   41   41   2   0:05:50
ATM Loss of Cell Delineation:   2   2   0   3:30:47
DSL Link Retrains:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Training Errors:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Training Timeouts:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Loss of Framing Failures:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Loss of Signal Failures:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Loss of Power Failures:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Loss of Margin Failures:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Cumulative Errored Seconds:   19   19   1   0:05:50
DSL Severely Errored Seconds:   0   0   0   0:00:00
DSL Corrected Blocks:   522   522   18   0:05:32
DSL Uncorrected Blocks:   53   53   2   0:05:50
ISP Connection Establishment:   2   2   2   8:23:34


Is this what you mean? Whoosh! Right over my head
Anyhow, so far so good compared with earlier (before 2700), and a giant leap from T*scali
I'm getting upload of approx 2500 and down of approx 380 pretty consistently  Which is good for up here
Just tested again, slight improvement

http://www.speedtest.net/result/384717353.png

Edit for last test, excellent for this time of night

http://www.speedtest.net/result/384738784.png

[Rik]

It's the next link up which would be useful, Mick, Stats, rather than Detailed Stats.