Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

No and i've also switched off my firewall for the online test.

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Quite. So to reiterate what I said - South Manchester and parts of Herts/Beds were tested last week to see if our procedures worked, we got together and discussed how things went. Hence no upgrades since then.

It's all a lot simpler than some people are making out. Taking rumours as facts and what people guess goes on at ntl is a good recipe for getting in a muddle.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Quite. I'm expecting my BB supplier to supply me with what i'm paying for, not to slow me down while they 'upgrade'.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I would say that your problem is unrelated to the upgrade. Have you tried rebooting pc and BB connection?

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

To be fair - there could be a number of factors which is causing your broadband connection to slow down. As BBKing is saying no further upgrades have occured since the trial that they ran middle of last week, so I do not think you can blame the upgrades on your slow connection.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Hang on....if i download a test file using mIRC its running at about 18KB/sec...Thats about right isn't it...?

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Well you wouldnt get that speed with the results you got from the test, I think thats normal speed for 150k

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Yeah thats what i though, 150k / 8 = 18.75. Looks about right....i'll run that test again later i think.!

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Funny, I must have missed the item on the uplift meeting agenda that said 'bugger up people's connection randomly'. Must have nodded off.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 19:43:05 UTC
1st 128K took 829 ms = 158109 Bytes/sec = approx 1315 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 1156 ms = 113384 Bytes/sec = approx 943 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 937 ms = 139885 Bytes/sec = approx 1164 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 1094 ms = 119810 Bytes/sec = approx 997 kbits/sec

That about right for 1.5mb???

Confused now

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

No, I think you'll find thats about right for 1mb. Run the test a few times (use the link on the page, not the refresh/reload button on your browser) to be sure.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Thanks matey I will keep a check on speeds and keep ya all posted if anything comes into Rochdale during week.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I run an SNMP monitoring program so i just check each morning how long my cable modem's been "up" ;)

If its less than 10 hours, it means it's been rebooted in the night :p

www.badnbusy.co.uk

:)

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LOL just rebooted. What the hell is this:

1st 128K took 0 ms = Infinity Bytes/sec = approx Infinity kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 0 ms = Infinity Bytes/sec = approx Infinity kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 0 ms = Infinity Bytes/sec = approx Infinity kbits/sec
4th 128K took 15 ms = 8738133 Bytes/sec = approx 72701 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

cached. You need to press CTRL+F5.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Clear your browser cache and run the test again or click the link to repeat the test from the source server.

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lol I thought I had gone into hyperdrive:
1st 128K took 1063 ms = 123304 Bytes/sec = approx 1026 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 1062 ms = 123420 Bytes/sec = approx 1027 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 1078 ms = 121588 Bytes/sec = approx 1012 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 1063 ms = 123304 Bytes/sec = approx 1026 kbits/sec
No change here in Stoke for anyone that wants to know

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

It was third on the list. :LOL:

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I just looked to see if my upgrade went thru and no joy.while doing so my psu caught fire lol! can i sue NTL ;) New 1 fitted back in the cyber world and looking forward to playing CS in the USA with a good ping :dunce:

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

my config file name use to be ntlhm200-gold.cm now its tntlhm200-gold.cm anyone know why


System up time = 0 days 00h 19m 14.00s
Downstream channel ID = 0
Downstream channel frequency = 402750000 Hz
Downstream received signal power = -3.8 dBmV
Upstream channel ID = 2
Upstream channel frequency = 18384000 Hz
QoS max upstream bandwidth = 256000 bps
QoS max downstream bandwidth = 1024000 bps
SigQu: Signal to Noise Ratio = 34.2 dB
Cable modem status = Operational
Upstream transmit signal power = 42.8 dBmV
Date and Time = 2004-08-01,22:23:17.0
Configuration filename = tntlhm200-gold.cm

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Nope, but my Terayon config file has changed from tera210x-gold.cm to ttera210x-gold.cm

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Like BBKing has said numerous times, the extra "t" stands for temp, and is being used until the speed upgrades happen....

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I would imagine that all current configuration files have been renamed to have a "t" for temporary at the beginning of the filename. When you are upgraded the new filename will be the same as it used to be and replace the temporary filename.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

except mine , it is still the same as usual :( :( :( :(

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

You're on Teesside too right? Reboot your modem and it should pickup a config file starting with a t

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Coventry's running on a temp configuration file too, then again id expect it to given all the [needed] upgrades NTL did lately = spare capacity :-)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

TOTAL BLONDE MOMENT:

how do u reboot ur modem??

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Unplug it from the mains. Wait 30 or so seconds. Plug it back in.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Cheers for that will do that now curious if anything may happen

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

How do you view the config file guys

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

http://192.168.100.1
login: root
pass: root

click "Operation Configuration"

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

is there anything that work for the config on stb

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

hi and :welcome: to the site , can you explain what you want again :D :D :D

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

i was wondering if there is a way of checking your conf in on a STB as the
http://192.168.100.1/ dont work on mine and im sure ive seen that only workes for stand alone modems

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

ok off to bed now ,but just to let you know i just rebooted everything and im getting between on 722 and 743 on the speed test run it 4 times
in stoke on trent
night guys

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Nothing here in the glasgow area as of yet.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Now getting average of 712 here in Worthing, West Sussex.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Nice night to be up, isn't it?

[guess what I'm doing...]

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

hey bbking, knock my modem out in about 3 hours, then gimme 1.5mbit :D :p: ;)

*is patiently awaiting his upgrade :D :)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Rebooting my cab.........

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Uhmmm, went direct net(unpluged router and did modem -> computer) just to see if i had the "t" in the config, turned off modem etc, had a look and hey presto, 1.5mbit done. what luck, i suggest you people do the same, i didnt get force shutdown...

1.5mbit Peterborough, Done.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

YAY 750K IS HERE!!!!

Mon, 02 Aug 2004 01:08:50 GMT
1st 128K took 1516 ms = 86459 Bytes/sec = approx 719 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 1406 ms = 93223 Bytes/sec = approx 776 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 1453 ms = 90208 Bytes/sec = approx 751 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 1406 ms = 93223 Bytes/sec = approx 776 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Did a force reboot and now i seem to have it :)
glasgow area

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2004/08/18.jpg

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Yup it appears so :-)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Just did a force reboot on mine. Speed tests shows its upo to 1.5meg newsgroups up to 1.4mb

1.5mbit Immingham N E Lincs

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Reports of Peterborough Lancashire and Glasgow now being upgraded
Ah well im happy mine is here, off to bed i shall go.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Cardiff has been upgrade :)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Bexley/Bromley (SE London) has also been upgraded too now. I'm now getting the following:

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 01:25:35 UTC
1st 128K took 500 ms = 262144 Bytes/sec = approx 2181 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

yarmouth upgraded
Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 1536000 bps

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Swansea has been done, though had to force the old terayon to reboot

Mon, 02 Aug 2004 01:28:43 GMT
1st 128K took 1442 ms = 90896 Bytes/sec = approx 756 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 1482 ms = 88443 Bytes/sec = approx 736 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 1432 ms = 91531 Bytes/sec = approx 762 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 1472 ms = 89043 Bytes/sec = approx 741 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Yeehaaaa! quick switch off/on of the trusty Surfboard

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 01:30:31 UTC
1st 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 718 ms = 182552 Bytes/sec = approx 1519 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 735 ms = 178329 Bytes/sec = approx 1484 kbits/sec

Nottingham (Mapperley UBR) has it :D:D:D

Thanks everyone involved - nice work :handshake

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

1.5mb in Teesside now

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Coventry too:
600kb now 750
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 01:29:37 UTC
1st 128K took 1469 ms = 89225 Bytes/sec = approx 742 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 1469 ms = 89225 Bytes/sec = approx 742 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 1468 ms = 89286 Bytes/sec = approx 743 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 1469 ms = 89225 Bytes/sec = approx 742 kbits/sec

))))))))))))

I wonder if it's worth half an hour trying to get through to a person at CS to expres "))))))))))))" ?

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Just re-booted - now running at 1536000 bps :D

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 01:37:53 UTC
1st 128K took 718 ms = 182552 Bytes/sec = approx 1519 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 735 ms = 178329 Bytes/sec = approx 1484 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Its deffinately appreciated, although ...... Plus.net 2mbit is now £39.99 for 'unlimited' traffic :-P

Some of us will never be happy :D

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Just done a manual reboot and now been upgraded to 750k.
Am in the NG17 area which is covered by Mansfield

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I rebooted too, if it's any help to anyone.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I'd just like to say a big THANK YOU to all the guys in all the teams who made this possible. From UAT and NMC to even (dare I say it?) Marketing and Accounting! And a special mention for those guys who are nervously watching uBRs across the country as modems reboot and wake up to faster speeds for (almost) all!

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 1536000 bpsMaximum Upstream Data Rate : 256000 bps

I'm done and a very happy chappy :D

( Rochdale done )

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Little screenshot of speeds i am getting held around 210 for a while most suited with this speed :D

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

The burst's you see are just Internet Explorer's timer starting as soon as you save the file with a name. By that time, its already downloaded Z amount of data, and hence its transfer rates are a little skewy at the start.

Try DU-Meter for windows , or set up an MRTG under linux if your really that bored :-p It'll give a much more accurate representation of what's really coming out of your cable modem. Im finding its between 182-186Kbytes from a good source, Newshosting.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Thanks for information nice this 1.5 now, wonder what next upgrade will be 2mb ??

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I doubt so. When/If Telewest merge, I'd imagine their portfolio of products maybe unified, in which case 'maybe' 3Mbit to NTL areas too. I did leave out something - NTL allows down + upgrades to your cable line, which is great when im away.

Unfortunately you cant just turn the damn thing off, nor will (I'm presuming highly here...) dragging your cable modem across the country and slapping it into another NTL cable UBR means it'll get authenticated. If only that would happen .....

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

great stuff belfast now has the upgrade :D thanks ntl

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

I just did a speed test (I was on 150k near Warrington) and my speeds are now 286kbs, so, the Warrington area appears to be have done. :)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Now on 1.5 in Cambridge - had to reboot the modem myself to get it.

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After a forced modem reboot....

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 05:52:24 UTC
1st 128K took 711 ms = 184349 Bytes/sec = approx 1534 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 711 ms = 184349 Bytes/sec = approx 1534 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 721 ms = 181792 Bytes/sec = approx 1513 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 691 ms = 189685 Bytes/sec = approx 1578 kbits/sec

Belfast is go! GO! GO! :) Thanks to the guys and gals who stayed up all night doig it... i'm almost afraid to say it, but my email is working too... so far. lol

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Well upgraded thought i would be last, ;) Bill got it :D

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 06:04:23 UTC
1st 128K took 1430 ms = 91659 Bytes/sec = approx 763 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 1480 ms = 88562 Bytes/sec = approx 737 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 1430 ms = 91659 Bytes/sec = approx 763 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 1480 ms = 88562 Bytes/sec = approx 737 kbits/sec.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

i got 1.5 in renfrew

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Omg, I dont want to believe this, mine isnt upgraded, and I thought this ubr was nice and quiet (Biggleswade UBR, I think, Im in Langford, right outside it) now Im really unhappy. BAH!

Edit : To make things worse, Im the first post today not to have the upgrade yet either (I know theres probably half the country not done, but still :( )

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Hi


This is for those that made this happen. :clap:


Mon, 2 Aug 2004 06:41:00 UTC
1st 128K took 734 ms = 178572 Bytes/sec = approx 1486 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec


Cheers :beer:

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

YEY got the speed upgrade here in basingstoke (if you havent got it yet try rebooting the modem)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Just a quick Thanks to the peeps of NTL who made it happen.

I'm sure there are a few happy punters now with the upgrade, myself included.



Cheers

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Already have, why am I the one defending NTL over the last few days about this upgrade, (by my standards anyway) and then find out my area didnt get done yesterday, its not like its a bad area, far from it.

Anyone here know how much of the country got done yesterday? Is this fear that Im going to wait until the 12th of Never unfounded....:(

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

1.5 done in Oldham :)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Guildford area has been done :) :tu:

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Successful overnight upgrade here in Norwich to 750. The process seems to have been a technical success (well done techies), but oh what a failure in customer communication. Just think how much customer gratitude and positive publicity could have been generated if only NTL had handled this aspect with more competence.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Just a bit, this upgrade wasnt even listed on the service status page, let alone advertised, so I havent got a clue whether my speed is supposed to be upgraded, or not, well done to the techies for doing a good job (Only not here :'( ) But where the hell is the PR, NTL , FOR GOD SAKE, talk to your customers, this is pathetic, at least acknoledge this upgrade, at least tell us where is being done, and where is having trouble, not his guessing game we have now, if only I could get ADSL, i would be off in a shot. (If not for the speed, NTL here have been fine for that, but at least go to an ISP that talks to their customers, there has to be better than this out there)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

been upgraded leicester area too!!!!!

Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 750000 bps
Maximum Upstream Data Rate : 128000 bps

:D

ntl comes through.......who would of thought?

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

who would of even known about the if they didnt visit this site???

They have 1+million BB customers, i bet not even 5% know about the increase...

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Well .... whatdoyaknow ... NTL have done what they said they would do ;)

Told ya :D !!!

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Mon, 02 Aug 2004 09:12:04 GMT
1st 128K took 1453 ms = 90208 Bytes/sec = approx 751 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 1432 ms = 91531 Bytes/sec = approx 762 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 1452 ms = 90270 Bytes/sec = approx 751 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 1432 ms = 91531 Bytes/sec = approx 762 kbits/sec

:D In Woking/Guildford area :tu:

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

just rebooted and i got it 1.5mb , i can see the cap coming faster as i type :D :D :D :D

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

only they havent, NTL have done what people HERE have told us, not them, and thats the point, they havent acknoledged that they were upgrading now, and now Im in the lurch cause I havent been upgraded, I shouldnt have to (And havent got the time to) wait on hold to NTL TS to ask why my area hasnt been upgraded, and probably just to get a dodgy response, NTL, please, just throw me a ball here, please?

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

over 750k here through STB in Watford and thats without the overheads. :eek: well done to all the guys who were working on a sunday night to get this done!

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

They have said not all area's will get done at the same time, its a 'FREE' Upgrade just be patient.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

YAY!

Can confirm that Rugeley (Lichfield area) is now upgraded.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

They? NTL? where? Point proved, if ntl actually informed of what areas are being done and when, I wouldnt need to be so annoyed, but they havent, its so easy to hide behind that defence, but as NTL hasnt released ANY information about this upgrade, what else can I do, all that NTL needed to do is put on their status page "On 2nd august we will be upgrading the following areas, bla bla, .... " and I at least I would have known.
On a subnote, anyone get commincated to from NTL in any form before this? (As stated in the press release back in April?)

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Glasgow seems to have not had it yet.

Although maybe because I have not rebooted modem yet.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

wirrall has been done :D it didnt reboot my modem, i had to do it, works perfect

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Im not at home but matrix has eased my fear's, have to agree with the earlier post those who havent had the upgrade need to be given an estimated date and ntl need to inform all their customers whats going on else their could be hundreds of thousands with unrebooted modem's getting no upgrade.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Postcode checker is working again now

http://www.ntl.com/home/internet/upgrade/checker.asp

Unfortunately Fleet not due to be done until October :td:

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Cardiff is now upgraded :D

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Hmm, September, Least I know now, finally :/ (Biggleswade area) *Selfish moment* Any NTL'ers tell me why this is the case? this UBR has been doing well to be fair (Low pings, high DL speeds, near 0 outages) Sods law isnt it? :'(

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Still broken links on it...

[drops more notes]

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Tells me my Farnborough Postcode wont be upgraded till September, strange thing is my speedtest results indicate i'm already upgraded as they are up around 150k on yesterday

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

So its wrong? (what speed are you on btw? 600k or 150? :P) Im now confused and well, annoyed, I know its selfish, but if a NTL bod could post here, (Or pm me) when Biggleswade (and the area around it) Is set to be upgraded, I will give you a kitten, im off to work now, Heres hoping :p

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

Upgraded!:cool:

St Neots, Cambs. Everything working fine here.

To see if you have been upgraded, check the Cable Modem itself.

To do this:

http://192.168.100.1 User: root , Pass: root

Click "Operation Configuration"

in the box you'll see some settings, if you were on NTL's 1MB (like me) and you think you've been upgraded you should see this:

Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 1536000 bps Maximum Upstream Data Rate : 256000 bps

:D

(oops, I said STB and I ment Modem, sorry for any confussion.)

And to whoever posted the postcode tracker link thing, i get:


When is the speed upgrade happening in my area?

Your service is due to be upgraded during the month of October.

It doesn't appear to be very accurate! :/

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

stoke is done, I had to manually reboot though. thanks ntl.

Re: [Merged] BB Speed Upgrades
 

How comes that dont work for me? Im using the Samsung box