How has your connection been Pete?
I can get a fritzbox 7360 brand new for $100. is it worth getting? or just wait till I get connected and use whatever modem the ISP supplies?
Nevermind.....
How has your connection been Pete?
Had some congestion at the start but been good of late. Backhaul was supposedly increased last week so I'll keep my fingers crossed they stay on top of things.
just noticed the rfs date on telstra latest wholesale list for 5rel-07 is 9th sept instead of 7th of oct.
Assuming the eta of 9/9 was accurate, do we just keep an eye on the nbn site tomorrow to confirm when we can order a service?
nbn site tomorrow to confirm when we can order a service?
The official nbn website won't update to reflect the change. If you have signed up for notifications on Finder, you shouls get an email within hours of it going RFS.
The official nbn website won't update to reflect the change. If you have signed up for notifications on Finder, you shouls get an email within hours of it going RFS.
Great, thanks. The finder site currently shows no ETA at all for 07
Im on 5rel-07 and tpg website just let me sign up to nbn this morning (it wasnt letting me last night)
5REL-07 and just put the order through with Internode � scheduled changeover for next Thursday. The "estimate" reckons I should be good for 90-100 connection speed, just gone the 25/5 so will see what that's like. Fingers crossed I do well in the node lottery!
5REL-07 and just put the order through with Internode � scheduled changeover for next Thursday. The "estimate" reckons I should be good for 90-100 connection speed, just gone the 25/5 so will see what that's like. Fingers crossed I do well in the node lottery!
No fingers need crossing if you are only choosing 25/5.
5REL-07 booked for Thursday next week as well through internode. No discussions on speed, straight for the 100/40 plan for me!
No fingers need crossing if you are only choosing 25/5.
Cool, I looked at the 50 or 100 but figured I'd start low and if it's looking good then bump it up down the track. We get about 6 down and 0.5 up at the moment so 25/5 will be a decent improvement still
Im in 5REL-06 and just signed up with TPG for the 100/unlimited plan for $99. Hoping for good node lottery but i think id be around 550-600m from the node. Just want to get the best speed i can!
Spoke to Telstra today regarding congestion on 5REL-03-15. They had already noted that there was CVC capacity problems on the 5/09. They expect the new capacity to be added on the 19/09
This thread is really interesting. Made an account just to reply. I live on The Strand in Reynella near Oxford Street. I'm not entirely sure how far I am from a node. According to <https://www.google.com/maps/
Hi � just got the notification that NBN is available in my area � 5REL-07 � signed up tonight. Looking forward to it.
Provider is Internode.
All taken care of and I should be up and running on the 16th Sept.
I am about 50 metres away from a node (5REL-08-01-FNO-001), but really close to a pillar
Sounds like you're between me and that node (i think it's labelled incorrectly on the map)... You should get 100 without any issues
My friend recently connected to the NBN, he lives on Cheam Drive in Reynella.
He gets a whopping 20Mbit/0.84Mbit
He has to have a filter on his line otherwise the radio tower causes interference and he gets disconnected every 20 minutes or so. The technician said it was the radio tower and nothing he could do.
Ive told him he need to get his house re-wired but is doubtful it will work. Anyone near the tower successfully insulated their phoneline and do not get interference from the radio tower on the NBN?
I'm currently on ADSL2 but often it would be quicker for me to chisel 0's and 1's into a block of granite and get Australia Post to deliver them to a server somewhere, have someone chisel 0's and 1's into another block of granite and get then posted (surface mail) back to me.
ROFL :)
He has to have a filter on his line otherwise the radio tower causes interference and he gets disconnected every 20 minutes or so. The technician said it was the radio tower and nothing he could do.
This is most unacceptable. :(
Is fibre-optic susceptible to radio interference, or just copper? :)
Is fibre-optic susceptible to radio interference, or just copper? :)
Just copper lol.
Just copper lol.
I see! Sorry my knowledge of physics is not too good, I figured since light is an electromagnetic wave maybe it is susceptible to electromagnetic interference too? (guess not!)
getting us connected to the Internode 100/40 plan with a TG-1 router
Minimal congestion issues during peak hours on Internode, compared to those on other providers anyway. TG-1 router is sufficient. I recommend upgrading the firmware immediately as some Wireless-N devices were slow/dropping initially for me. The firmware update fixed that.
I'm around 250-300m away from the node and get 55mbps down, but it goes down to around 20-30mbps during peak times. On one occasion it dropped to 5mbps down during peak but this was a once off occurance.
I can finally utilise my 4k screen once I have a >30Mbit connection.
You would easily get double that
signed up for tpg friday morning, still havent got an install date from them. I see all you node ppl got one pretty much straight away. :\
I see all you node ppl got one pretty much straight away. :\
I ordered mine on the phone with Internode. Guy put my on hold saying he would call NBN to book it in, came off hold with the appointment booked. Not sure why TPG wouldn't have the same process?
I ordered mine on the phone with Internode. Guy put my on hold saying he would call NBN to book it in, came off hold with the appointment booked. Not sure why TPG wouldn't have the same process?
I applied on their website, i already have adsl with them. I just rang them but they said its still in progress and can take 2-30 days. They are still waiting for an install date and there is nothing they can do.
I went with TPG on Friday arvo and got an install date of 23/9 so i dont know what the issue is with yours. Applied through the website also.
I went with TPG on Friday arvo and got an install date of 23/9 so i dont know what the issue is with yours. Applied through the website also.
Weird, looks like my is lost somewhere..
I ordered mine on the phone with Internode. Guy put my on hold saying he would call NBN to book it in, came off hold with the appointment booked.
Same here, gave them a call then came back and said it was booked in for Thursday this week :)
I'm on 5REL-06 and still no RFS :(
Telstra Wholesale still says 9/9 so I guess it's just back to waiting...
Im in 5Rel-06 and it is RFS. Just NBNCo/Finder doesnt say it is. Go to any of the RSPs websites and check. I signed up via TPG on friday arvo.
Im in 5Rel-06 and it is RFS. Just NBNCo/Finder doesnt say it is. Go to any of the RSPs websites and check. I signed up via TPG on friday arvo.
Whole area must not be RFS then � I've checked Internode/TPG/Telstra and they all say not available yet/soon/in build etc.
I had an RF supressor on my line (unbeknownst to me) zero connection with it in place. Was installed sometime in the past before I bought the house.
So... despite my best attempts to avoid a NBN stuff up, sure enough, they cut my line last Wednesday, never saw them, and hence I've had no phone or internet at home since.
As you say, zero connection with RF supressor in place. Went through all the standard tests, etc with the ISP, since NBN won't do anything till to rule out a fault modem, config, etc. The Fritzbox picks up a DSL line on a test, but that's it, any VDSL type connection is just being filtered out.
Have NBN coming back this wednesday afternoon, to do what they should have done in the first place, rather then leaving me disconnected for a week.
Nice to see how well the NBN planned the roll out in Reynella isn't it? Bunch of clowns.
Spoke to internode about my nbn hookup on Thursday. Scheduled between 7 and 2.30pm. They said to leave all phones and modems disconnected during that time...is that normal?
Still need to hear about the modem which is due in the next day or two apparently...would be handy to have it before my connection lol
Hey dwink23 If you are unable to get a modem in time I have a spare Telstra modem you can borrow PM me if you want.
Cheers Pete (Hallett Cove).
Cheers Pete! Will give them a buzz today to confirm its in � they seemed to think it'd be in Thursday at latest so can swing down in the morning if I'm not going to have Internet anyway.
Tech arrived this afternoon, as soon as I said suppression filter, he knew exactly why it wasn't working and went to the side of the house and pulled it out.
From my Fritzbox, I get basic connection details as follows:
Receive Direction Send Direction
Max. DSLAM throughput kbit/s 13960 2080
Min. DSLAM throughput kbit/s 64 0
Attainable throughput kbit/s 104955 38451
Current throughput kbit/s 13958 2080
So if I read that right, I'm connected at 14k/2k, which is correct, as I'm on a 12/1 speed NBN plan right now.
But in theory, I could get around 104/38, which isn't bad for FTTN.
My Line attenuation is 15/21db.
I did a speedtest, 6ms ping to Internet server and hit my 12/1 connection speed, so as long as no CVC congestion kicks in, I'm all good.
Shame it took a week to get someone out again to do what took 5mins to then actually get my internet working again.
Makes me cry to see a 12/1 connection with figures most of us in here would kill for LOL.
Makes me cry to see a 12/1 connection with figures most of us in here would kill for LOL.
What he said
Makes me cry to see a 12/1 connection with figures most of us in here would kill for LOL.
Sorry....
I just wanted to start at the lowest end and see how it goes. Plus it means I'm spending the same I was as before with ADSL, only difference is before I had 2/0.3 connection, with 25/25GB peak/off peak data split.
So now I've doubled my data, no more off peak pain and my download speed is now 5 times faster. So for me, its a win all round.
What he said
X2......lol
Hopefully all goes well i'll be connected on friday. 5-rel-06
5REL-08 *cricket noises*
Connection happening now, spoke to internode and the modem isn't in...expecting it early next week. I've got an archer d7 which they said we can try to setup so will give that a shot.
Failing that can anyone recommend a modem that will do voip that will perform better than the Internode one? (TG-1???)
I'm pretty sure the d7 is the same chipset/capabilities as the d9, as far as adsl/vdsl goes. Don't use it. It's not vdsl capable. The tg1 is actually one of the best modems out for fttn/vdsl. Use it and if you want better wifi performance bridge it to your d7.
Failing that can anyone recommend a modem that will do voip that will perform better than the Internode one? (TG-1???)
I got the Fritzbox with the phone as well. Not cheap, but single solution that covers all the bases and so far has been working great.
Hi guys, ended up getting a Netgear D6400 � took home a 6300 on the advice of Officeworks to find it only supported FTTP, so a trip back and then back home with the 6400 � all setup and running, getting about 21mb down and 4.5 up, which I'm happy with on the 25/5 plan. So far so good, we're not on a lightening quick plan but it's a noticeable upgrade over what we had so cant complain :)
After cancelling my 1st order that was supposed to be connected (14 July) and wasn't, (and many weeks of extreme frustration with dates being postponed and other issues), I have an installation scheduled for tomorrow.. slightly worried that it will be another stuff-up but trying to be optimistic.. ISP is Telstra 5-REL-01 and I have ordered 100/40 speed boost
House we are renting is 38yrs old with double brick walls.. hoping that the internal cabling will be ok..
Welp....NBNco site now says my neighborhood has not even started construction even though we are on 5REL-06.
Sigh.
NBNco site now says my neighborhood has not even started construction even though we are on 5REL-06.
Which part of 5REL-06 and how did you go about finding out? I'm right on the border down by Bains Rd.
I managed to put an order in with Internode Monday night but it's still sitting at "Pre-Order: Your order is awaiting verification by our staff." Internode called up to get some extra details from me (ULL or something?) and I assume it's with NBNCo now.
I'm in 05 which went rfs 14/7 and it still says in build on the site, now with 'not available' for finished date. Absolute disgrace, the lack of professionalism about the whole nbn mess.
Edit- I should add, I have nbn in this area. Just makes it more ludicrous!
Which part of 5REL-06 and how did you go about finding out?
Just off Woodcroft Drive.
Have been 'in build' for last 6+ months on nbnco website.
Just off Woodcroft Drive.
Have been 'in build' for last 6+ months on nbnco website.
I checked my address this morning on that site and it said they hadn't even begun yet. Picking across the road from (what I assume is) the new node on States Rd says the same thing. I think the site might be broken?
Either that or I'm about to be in for a rude shock. Internode's site said I was good to go though.
EDIT: finder.com.au now shows 5REL-06 in purple (ready for service) even though https://www.finder.com.au/nbn-tracker/rollout/5REL-06 still shows as Build Commenced. I think there's some data screwed up somewhere.
Just got activated in 07 � all went smoothly and connected at about 90/38 so happy with that!
I'm about 250m from the node (cable length could be more), but I strongly suspect my internal wiring is holding me back a bit. Good enough speed for me though � big upgrade from the previous ~6Mb on ADSL2
Just got activated in 07 � all went smoothly and connected at about 90/38 so happy with that!
I'm about 250m from the node (cable length could be more), but I strongly suspect my internal wiring is holding me back a bit. Good enough speed for me though � big upgrade from the previous ~6Mb on ADSL2
Awesome, I got connected yesterday and after some modem issues am up and running nicely (only on 25/5 plan but getting 22/4.5 so happy with that). Tempted to jump to 50/20 plan and see what that's like.
5REL-03-13 Node on the corner of Kallamurra and Barndoo streets Hallett Cove.
Connected yesterday on the 100mbps plan with Telstra.
Connection was as smooth as. Plugged Modem in and 3 minutes later all done.
Everything downloaded to modem and worked perfectly.
Will connect Telstra TV tonight.
Getting some great speeds
Here are my speed test results
3 houses from Node. Approx 83 metres
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5634690085
Very Happy
I'm connected!! Gosh I honestly thought it was going to be another let down today. ..
So my next question is.. How do I test the speed? I did a test via speedtest.net and wondered if that is the best site to use?
I quickly downloaded a torrent but on there my d/l was only 1.3Mb/s although I can stream Stan without any hiccups so far :)
only on 25/5 plan but getting 22/4.5 so happy with that
Are you actually only sycing at 22000/4500?
25/5 should sync at 28000/64000, and if you look at your modem stats, the line max speed will be displayed. If you're only able to get 22000/45000, moving up plans will not help as your line is already at it's max.
I'm in 05 which went rfs 14/7 and it still says in build on the site, now with 'not available' for finished date.
It really is annoying, as there isn't any listed ADA information either, whereas there is for the other zones, even 08 which isn't even ready for connections yet.
My stats from Netgear 6400 � on 25/5 plan:
ADSL Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 28000 kbps 6400 kbps
Line Attenuation D0( 8.8) D1( 21.9) D2( 24.8) dB U0( 2.7) U1( 14.5) U2( 20.5) U3(N/A) U4(N/A) dB
Noise Margin D0( 23.4) D1( 23.4) D2( 23.3) dB U0( 28.8) U1( 26.5) U2( 30.5) U3(N/A) U4(N/A) dB
I'll be honest in saying I've got not much idea what any of that means or if it's good or bad ;)
Connection Speed 28000 kbps 6400 kbps
That's good. Thats the sync rate for the 25/5 plan as mentioned above. Very possible your connection could go higher if you wanted. Not sure if your modem has an stat telling how the max sync rate or obtainable sync rate.
I have just added another node to the map which is just off Woodcroft Drive.
https://www.google.com/maps/
5REL-06-16-FNO-001
The site must be wrong given that node is in the area which apparently hasn't even started construction yet :D
**Edit � I have lodged a query with NBNco with the above information.
***Edit � Telstra have released a new spreadsheet as of today and 5rel06 & 5rel07 are still listed as 9/9/16...
https://www.telstrawholesale
That's good. Thats the sync rate for the 25/5 plan as mentioned above. Very possible your connection could go higher if you wanted. Not sure if your modem has an stat telling how the max sync rate or obtainable sync rate.
Cool, yeah cant see anything that stands out � had a look over the user manual and cant see anything there. Happy enough with what we're getting for now, but will let it go for a month or two and see what sort of congestion we get (if any?) and assess speed upgrades later :)
NBNco website now says RFS...
Hopefully it is right!
Cool, yeah cant see anything that stands out � had a look over the user manual and cant see anything there.
Hi Dwink glad to hear your connected, can I suggest you contact your RSP if your not too savvy with modem stats etc and ask them what is the max through put or max attainable is, I believe they have the ability to check your port for you and then switch to 50/20 if that plan is available to you. As posted before your internal wiring is crucial to get max speed from VDSL2. Good luck,
Cheers Pete.
PS Congrats to the couple of Node Lotto Winners!
My speedtest (this was with Stan playing in the kids' lounge)
Hi Dwink glad to hear your connected, can I suggest you contact your RSP if your not too savvy with modem stats etc and ask them what is the max through put or max attainable is, I believe they have the ability to check your port for you and then switch to 50/20 if that plan is available to you.
Thanks Pete I'll give them a buzz and see if it's worth the upgrade :)
Dam was booked in for a friday connection and it didn't happen....... here we go on the Nbn merry-go-round. Ugh
Can anyone comment on the modem/router they use?
We have the Telstra Gateway Max and I am unable to connect our VPN .. Plenty of suggestions on the forum says to get an Asus RT-AS68U and bridge the Max.
I've had a look but it's a bit on the pricey side..
What we use our internet for is: streaming and torrent downloads. I don't need VOIP � have the phone line but never use it. I need something with great wifi range & will maximise our 100/40 connection.
Please share your experience/opinions?
Thank you!
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