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Title: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: DorsetBoy on Sep 06, 2010, 06:35:05
Found at Xilo status page .....

QuoteBT Planned Maintenance - 21CN (ADSL2 )


BT have advised us of planned maintenance that will affect customers country-wide on most ISPs.

This work is required so that BT can carry out hardware upgrades.

BT advise that some customers may have outages up to 4 hours and should only affect BT-based Home and Office services on the 21CN network.


Start Time: 12:00am, 9th September 2010
End Time: 7:00am, 9th September 2010
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Steve on Sep 06, 2010, 06:48:38
More joy from BT  :shake:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Tacitus on Sep 06, 2010, 07:21:24
Be even more joy if 21CN managed to reach this part of the forest.....
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Steve on Sep 06, 2010, 07:37:23
To be honest for me I think I'm better off without it in it's current state
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 06, 2010, 10:08:56
At least it's at night.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: zappaDPJ on Sep 06, 2010, 10:12:54
 :eek4: That means there will be nothing to do but go to bed. Not that I'm addicted to the internet in any way.com
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Niall on Sep 06, 2010, 10:26:11
My concern is that a game I preordered through steam comes out the day after. I hope it's all done, issue free by then!
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 06, 2010, 12:51:45
You would of thought Steam was upgraded now, maybe to internal combustion engine?  ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 06, 2010, 12:54:11
:lol:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: klipp on Sep 06, 2010, 13:40:41
Internet in the UK is shockingly bad.  I remember a few years ago I used to taunt my Australian friend for only having 56k modem while I cruised along at 1mb.  Now a few short years later I am still on my 1mb and he is on 16mb.  Stupid karma!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: cavillas on Sep 06, 2010, 13:52:08
Quote from: klipp on Sep 06, 2010, 13:40:41
Internet in the UK is shockingly bad.  I remember a few years ago I used to taunt my Australian friend for only having 56k modem while I cruised along at 1mb.  Now a few short years later I am still on my 1mb and he is on 16mb.  Stupid karma!!! :laugh:

Yes, but at least you're the right way up and can talk English properly. ;D >:D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Niall on Sep 06, 2010, 13:54:30
Like wot ee duz ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Technical Ben on Sep 06, 2010, 15:46:13
Quote from: cavillas on Sep 06, 2010, 13:52:08
Yes, but at least you're the right way up and can talk English properly. ;D >:D

Oh, but as he is on an "island" miles away from any other continent, everything has a ping of over 600ms! So, unless it's an Australian website (and face it, who knows of any of those ;) ) he will take ages to load up a page.  ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 14:17:16
is this the same work that is mentioned in the header of the forum, in red text?  If so does it affect every one or just some areas of the country.

the header mentions about turning off your router,again is this every one

thanks
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: klipp on Sep 08, 2010, 14:59:39
I'm leaving my router on and taking my chances.  My God, I'm such a dare devil. :evil:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 15:06:38
thats what I was thinking too......just got it going on a decent uptime too.


proper rebel  >:D       

we should start a club
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: klipp on Sep 08, 2010, 15:35:48
Quote from: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 15:06:38
thats what I was thinking too......just got it going on a decent uptime too.


proper rebel  >:D       

we should start a club

I just got my 6db SNR back after BT punishing me for messing about with my router settings LOL.  I aint letting my sync go without a fight!!! ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 15:36:59
There are a lot of planned works http://clueless.aaisp.net.uk/pew.cgi scroll down to the green section
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 15:44:48
Quote from: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 14:17:16
is this the same work that is mentioned in the header of the forum, in red text?  If so does it affect every one or just some areas of the country.

the header mentions about turning off your router,again is this every one

thanks

Everyone, Baz. The advice to turn the router off is to avoid a stale session in the morning, which will take half an hour to clear if it happens.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 16:06:36
ok cheers Rik. :thumb:

just wondering though......every one??  in Uk or just IDNET every one?   ;D


best way to power down router is ?
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:09:22
Everyone on a BT-based service, ie Virgin and LLU customers are OK, Baz.

Oh, and unplug it. :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 16:15:21
Quote from: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:09:22
Everyone on a BT-based service, ie Virgin and LLU customers are OK, Baz.

Oh, and unplug it. :)

WOW thats some achievement from BT


so Rik, what is the best way to power down   :)   have I missed it
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Technical Ben on Sep 08, 2010, 16:16:01
Quote from: Niall on Sep 06, 2010, 10:26:11
My concern is that a game I preordered through steam comes out the day after. I hope it's all done, issue free by then!

Hmm. Like I said before, I managed to keep some connections up with the last down time. However, Steam logged off during the service interruption.  :eyebrow:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:16:52
Quote from: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 16:15:21
so Rik, what is the best way to power down   :)   have I missed it

Unplug it?
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:17:57
Quote from: Technical Ben on Sep 08, 2010, 16:16:01
Hmm. Like I said before, I managed to keep some connections up with the last down time. However, Steam logged off during the service interruption.  :eyebrow:

I'm tempted to see what happens - last time I suffered no disruption. OTOH, I don't want to be messing around with a stale session in the morning.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:19:50
Unplug the ADSL2 line, leave the Max line plugged in, or vice versa.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: zappaDPJ on Sep 08, 2010, 16:21:24
Quote from: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:17:57
OTOH, I don't want to be messing around with a stale session in the morning.

Still having to cook for yourself then Rik >:D :out:

Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:22:03
Quote from: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:19:50
Unplug the ADSL2 line, leave the Max line plugged in, or vice versa.

Both services are affected though, Glenn.  ???
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:22:39
Quote from: zappaDPJ on Sep 08, 2010, 16:21:24
Still having to cook for yourself then Rik >:D :out:

Only for about 29 more hours. :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:23:32
Yes, but only one line would possibly have a stale session.

Quote from: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:22:03
Both services are affected though, Glenn.  ???
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:24:09
Quote from: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:22:39
Only for about 29 more hours. :)

Sending out for pizza is hardly cooking.  :evil:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:24:33
Quote from: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:23:32
Yes, but only one line would possibly have a stale session.


I don't follow your logic?
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:24:58
Quote from: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:24:09
Sending out for pizza is hardly cooking.  :evil:

Re-heating it for lunch counts. ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Ray on Sep 08, 2010, 16:26:10
 ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:30:23
Quote from: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:17:57
I'm tempted to see what happens - last time I suffered no disruption. OTOH, I don't want to be messing around with a stale session in the morning.

So

Quote from: Glenn on Sep 08, 2010, 16:19:50
Unplug the ADSL2 line, leave the Max line plugged in, or vice versa.

But you should still have one of your two lines operational in the morning
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:31:42
Ah, right, I thought you were still talking in general terms. The work, though, is said to affect ADSL2 & Max, so I could end up with 2 stale sessions. ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Steve on Sep 08, 2010, 16:41:38
Quote from: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:24:58
Re-heating it for lunch counts. ;D

You'll be a shadow of your former self by the time she returns.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:43:52
Or the opposite - I have no sense of portion control. ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 17:42:45
cant remember the last time I powered down my router, do they hold all the settings when turned back on
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: JohnH on Sep 08, 2010, 17:58:14
Quote from: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 16:22:39
Only for about 29 more hours. :)

Time hanging heavy, Rik?  :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 17:58:54
A bit, John, I don't feel complete if Sue's not within cuddling distance. :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Gary on Sep 08, 2010, 18:25:36
I'm going to risk it and see what happens  ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Simon on Sep 08, 2010, 18:30:35
It could be rather quiet here tomorrow!  ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: psp83 on Sep 08, 2010, 18:32:44
Quote from: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 15:06:38
thats what I was thinking too......just got it going on a decent uptime too.


proper rebel  >:D       

we should start a club


dslrebels.com  ;)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: zappaDPJ on Sep 08, 2010, 19:44:56
I hope this doesn't effect me for too long. I've just got a job in I need to do so I'll just have to get on with it and pray. It could be a looooooooooong night  :-\
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 19:46:09
Quote from: Baz on Sep 08, 2010, 17:42:45
cant remember the last time I powered down my router, do they hold all the settings when turned back on


:dunno:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: zappaDPJ on Sep 08, 2010, 19:47:23
They do or at least they should do :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Simon on Sep 08, 2010, 19:47:53
It should do, Baz.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 22:34:14
Quote from: zappaDPJ on Sep 08, 2010, 19:44:56
I hope this doesn't effect me for too long. I've just got a job in I need to do so I'll just have to get on with it and pray. It could be a looooooooooong night  :-\

They're talking about 4 hours downtime per customer, Zap.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: zappaDPJ on Sep 08, 2010, 22:56:36
Yeah, I'm working my backside off trying to get everything done before it dies. If I can at least get all the file transfers completed I can probably use my phone to to do the rest from the software's admin panel.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 22:58:08
Good luck.  :fingers:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: zappaDPJ on Sep 08, 2010, 22:58:30
Thanks :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: klipp on Sep 08, 2010, 23:42:57
Will we have shiney new internet after this upgrade work?  One wonders what goes on behind the scenes... :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 08, 2010, 23:51:04
But we never find out....
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Steve on Sep 09, 2010, 07:26:05
My router log only goes back to 2.45 , Did anything happen overnight? I've nothing showing.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: kinmel on Sep 09, 2010, 07:35:35

Nothing happened here, my router log shows unending normality.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Simon on Sep 09, 2010, 07:40:33
Mine was turned off.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 09, 2010, 07:45:52
Mine too.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: zappaDPJ on Sep 09, 2010, 07:57:26
As far as I know nothing happened and I was working most of the night. However since the outage that effected World of Warcraft players last night, peering to the Telia network seems really poor.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Ray on Sep 09, 2010, 08:14:33
Nothing happened here either.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 09, 2010, 08:34:33
Router off. Unusually, I got a higher sync speed out of the re-start. :)
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Bill on Sep 09, 2010, 08:46:27
No sign here that anything happened last night either :dunno:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 09, 2010, 08:49:41
I just spoke to Simon who says they have no evidence either. Maybe they put the wrong date on the notice?  :dunno:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Glenn on Sep 09, 2010, 09:02:28
 :shake:
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Bill on Sep 09, 2010, 09:24:25
I can't find any indication anywhere that anything happened... there's always someone over on tbb who didn't know about these things in advance and posts a query!
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 09, 2010, 09:26:05
 ;D

Seems we are unanimous.
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Bill on Sep 09, 2010, 09:38:51
We usually are where BT is concerned :P
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 09, 2010, 09:42:47
True. ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Niall on Sep 09, 2010, 15:24:39
Oo that reminds me. I forgot to tell my mother I turned the router off ;D
Title: Re: MORE PLANNED WORK THIS WEEK ....
Post by: Rik on Sep 09, 2010, 15:28:10
Don't worry, they'll sneak up on us now. ;)