Reply To: Moved: DSL-N16 Packet Loss Hi guys. I’ve been having packet loss issues on the upstream part of my FTTC (VDSL2) line, in the UK. I can test this by looking at the amount of…

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Betatester548 wrote:

I need some advice regarding increasing the upstream noise margin, in the UK is the upstream noise margin always 6db? I’m doubtful changing the router/modem would help if upstream noise margin can’t be changed.

Alas for VDSL UK not possible for you or ISP to change, but if Openreach engineer has visited, then they can call a colleague  in India to adjust if all else fails etc.

FYI: for DSL lines that are noisy etc. Modems using Broadcom/Lantiq  based DSL chipsets are much better than the MediaTek chipset used by your DSL N16 etc.

Have you tried the ‘quiet line test’ to see if there is any noise / interference on your line which could be the reason for your high faults etc ?

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