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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So, no luck with the new RT-AX56U, we are going to return it to the shop in the morning.

Looking at other Asus routers, unfortunately there appears to be a history of PPPOE connection issues on their more recent routers, possibly due to a poor implementation of this protocol, as discussed here:

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/why-asus-cant-get-the-basics-right-like-pppoe.55795/

Anyway, I’ve been looking at a mini NanoPi based router here that uses OpenWRT firmware:

Hardware Option 1: The NanoPi R4S

setup guide found here:

https://wiki.stoplagging.com/books/technical-guides/page/sqm-for-1-gbps-lines-with-openwrt

I thought it looks like a pretty cool device for the money (should be able to handle SQM 1gbps connections). My only reservations would be:

a) VDSL modem compatibility / PPPOE issues

b) Reliability of the WAN connection

It occurs to me that one way to avoid PPPOE issues, would be to switch to an ISP that uses DHCP (Automatic IP), like Talktalk (residential) do. But I think all other FTTC ISPs in the UK require PPPOE connections :(

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