ASUS – DSL-AC88U / DSL-AC3100 Firmwares (beta's) etc. Looks like a new Beta Release for the DSL-AC88U is available, this version has Telnet enabled and improved 2.4GHz wifi (I believe). DSL-AC88U_v9.10.06_build581_debug.w.zip https://www.asuswebstorage.com/navigate/s/604D61534F2541D1B3CE1CC031A697E4Y UK Sentinel In a completely...

[UK Sentinel]

I would have thought so, as SNR value that high, the DSLAM/Exchange may think it will would require at BT OPENREACH visit, so goes into default mode, or stays the same etc.

Best to SEND ASUS a Feedback form if you are running Official Firmware, let them know about latest bug, mention UK Sentinel at beginning and I will drop them an email also asking them to keep an eye out for your feedback ;-)

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[KitsuneDave]

When i was on the BT Infinity 2 package of 80Down, 20Up my SNR usually hovered 4-5db on downstream, Upstream was around 8db. On G.Fast (since march) it seems different, where higher number is displayed. Tested various firmwares since then and even the ISP’s equipment and all report the same number, no variations.

For the first time though when i tested 585 firmware few days ago, i noticed it was detecting the Line Attenuation for the downstream only. Whether its correct or not i have no idea.

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KitsuneDave wrote:

When i was on the BT Infinity 2 package of 80Down, 20Up my SNR usually hovered 4-5db on downstream, Upstream was around 8db. On G.Fast (since march) it seems different, where higher number is displayed. Tested various firmwares since then and even the ISP’s equipment and all report the same number, no variations. For the first time though when i tested 585 firmware few days ago, i noticed it was detecting the Line Attenuation for the downstream only. Whether its correct or not i have no idea.

Line Attenuation Upstream Value has never been displayed, This is a Broadcom limitation, I did notice your Downstream SNR value is very high, are you running ASUS STock585 firmware build?

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UK Sentinel wrote:

Line Attenuation Upstream Value has never been displayed, This is a Broadcom limitation, I did notice your Downstream SNR value is very high, are you running ASUS STock585 firmware build?

After my testing of 585 and feedback to ASUS etc, i reverted back to 503 and im staying on that till the next stable no problem official. From what ive gathered from 2 engineers plus a friend that used to work with BT. The G.Fast values are different to the non G.Fast connections and cannot be compared. Yes G.Fast uses the same setup but its values differ from VDSL2. To note again, the values have been the same on 4 different firmwares on 88u. Also same values in the smart hub too. :)

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Yes, my mistake, you are on G.fast and I assumed G.INP , did not read your attachment correctly.

Interesting that G.fast has a high SNR value that VDSL/G.INP.

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[dodgydrains]

UK Sentinel wrote:

I would have thought so, as SNR value that high, the DSLAM/Exchange may think it will would require at BT OPENREACH visit, so goes into default mode, or stays the same etc. Best to SEND ASUS a Feedback form if you are running Official Firmware, let them know about latest bug, mention UK Sentinel at beginning and I will drop them an email also asking them to keep an eye out for your feedback

I have sent feedback and mentioned your name.  Will revert back to beta585 which has been most stable for me so far.

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[KitsuneDave]

I just assumed it was normal and it probably is due to the power demand going from VDSL2 to G.Fast. If my values are that and I live right next to the cabinet, i wonder what values other users have who are on longer lines. Im sure i read somewhere that G.Fast is more limited in length than VDSL for customers. Especially if BT are promising a minimum guaranteed speed of 100Mbps for G.Fast and if they can’t deliver the speed promised customer gets reimbursed.

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[UK Sentinel]

Ta, it will be interesting to see what ASUS say regarding Upstream SNR values etc.

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KitsuneDave wrote:

I just assumed it was normal and it probably is due to the power demand going from VDSL2 to G.Fast. If my values are that and I live right next to the cabinet, i wonder what values other users have who are on longer lines. Im sure i read somewhere that G.Fast is more limited in length than VDSL for customers. Especially if BT are promising a minimum guaranteed speed of 100Mbps for G.Fast and if they can’t deliver the speed promised customer gets reimbursed.

G.Fast uses a higher frequency than say VDSL etc, so much like 2.4Ghz vs 5GHZ wifi, range for 2.4Ghz is better, but throughput for 5Hz at close proximity is better.

 

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[torment]

Hi mate

I realised that it was 5g was only doing this after i turned off airtime fairness so i realised that i dident turn off 5g fairness will run like this for i while and see

Im running fw 585

And the device is my samsung s8 i think i only seen this on my phone is i use that the most with wifi my nvidia shield tv is via cable and that is stable

 

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torment wrote:

Hi mate I realised that it was 5g was only doing this after i turned off airtime fairness so i realised that i dident turn off 5g fairness will run like this for i while and see Im running fw 585 And the device is my samsung s8 i think i only seen this on my phone is i use that the most with wifi my nvidia shield tv is via cable and that is stable

AirTime Fairness causes so many issues, I am amazed they still include it with there firmware builds

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[KitsuneDave]

Well i got a reply from ASUS, and to be expected not really helpful. Looks like they wanted me to test another firmware that looks the same to be honest but i can’t because ive been heavily hit by the DLM, line got rebooted throughout the night now severe download impact and high pings.

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Ouch!, so ASUS Engineer is saying, AiProtection can/could reduce you internet speed, so ASUS are selling a unit that is suitable for G.fast speeds, but only if you do not use AiProtection (maybe).?

I do not blame you for not assisting any further, but thank you for trying ;)

Edit: I spoke with ASUS and they say Your email said, you would look into it, so best let them know your decision also?

 

 

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[dodgydrains]

@UK Sentinel, are you able to chase Asus on my feedback?  Haven’t heard anything back from them.

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@UK Sentinel, are you able to chase Asus on my feedback? Haven’t heard anything back from them.

I will give it another day or so, then chase them if they do not get in contact with you. I can only push my luck so far with them?

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