I'm on a 4mbps line with openweb and I'm experiencing a very intermittent connection. It goes off about once every 3 minutes or so. I've contacted Telkom numerous times and they just say the line is fine so I was wondering if anyone else in the Pretoria East area ( Die Wilgers, Lynnwood, Faerie Glen) is experiencing the same issue.
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I had the same issue two months ago in Durban - they made me buy a new router and still had the same issue.
I constantly done speed test and found spikes of 20MB on a 4Mb download line - took screen shots and had my proof. Apparently these speed spikes cause interference with the router that re-set it. Also found that I struggled to login to my router.
Might not be the same issue, maybe yes
I constantly done speed test and found spikes of 20MB on a 4Mb download line - took screen shots and had my proof. Apparently these speed spikes cause interference with the router that re-set it. Also found that I struggled to login to my router.
Might not be the same issue, maybe yes
LuckyLukeLeo
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Eddieone look at your messages. Maybe be able to assist you.
I've had exactly the same issue as discussed. After trying everything from new adsl filters other ISP's, I finally fixed the issue by replacing my Telkom Duoplus WR300 modem with a D-link DSL-2500U. I did quite a bit of research into this and apparently this D-link modem has a Broadcom adsl chipset which provides a more stable connection, especially if you are a long way from the exchange. The D-link DSL-2500U only costs about R250 so we'll worth the investment if you're having connection issues!
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Are you dropping synch?
Tim the Techxpert
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Hi There,
I assume that you have replaced filters and tried another modem to see if the issue is resolved?
I would look at that first even borrowing a router from a friend for the night.
What has openweb said?
It may also assist if you could post your line stats here for comment.
Regards
Tim
I assume that you have replaced filters and tried another modem to see if the issue is resolved?
I would look at that first even borrowing a router from a friend for the night.
What has openweb said?
It may also assist if you could post your line stats here for comment.
Regards
Tim
Hi guys. Just a quick update, I know it's been a while since I started the thread but eventually I just cancelled my Openweb subscription and switched to Mweb. Haven't had the connection problem since. Thanks for all the replies