I signed up for a new Telkom line (there had been a residential line some years ago that I had disconnected when I moved in). I optioned for a OpenWeb 384k Gold account and bought a D-Link DSL2500U router, performing a self install.
Previously, I had been with Klear (Uninet).
I kept on getting EXTREMELY slow speeds, disconnects etc with the new ADSL line, so reported a fault with Telkom (still have heard nothing from them). The SNR margin was 12 dB, with a line attenuation of 56 dB (reported from the router's stats panel).
Then it dawned on me that the Telkom technician had run the new telephone cable directly alongside the Klear LAN power-over-ethernet (18V) cable running to the roof (I think only regulated at the device). Disconnecting the ethernet cable caused the margin instantly to jump to 30 dB, solving the connection issues. The attenuation is still around 55 dB, which is a bit on the low side, I think? I would guess the margin is the more important figure, though.
Anyway - maybe this is of some use to someone. The moral of the story is to check what is running alongside your Telkom line!
Previously, I had been with Klear (Uninet).
I kept on getting EXTREMELY slow speeds, disconnects etc with the new ADSL line, so reported a fault with Telkom (still have heard nothing from them). The SNR margin was 12 dB, with a line attenuation of 56 dB (reported from the router's stats panel).
Then it dawned on me that the Telkom technician had run the new telephone cable directly alongside the Klear LAN power-over-ethernet (18V) cable running to the roof (I think only regulated at the device). Disconnecting the ethernet cable caused the margin instantly to jump to 30 dB, solving the connection issues. The attenuation is still around 55 dB, which is a bit on the low side, I think? I would guess the margin is the more important figure, though.
Anyway - maybe this is of some use to someone. The moral of the story is to check what is running alongside your Telkom line!