Modem light's changed

pabscars · 04-03-2009, 10:32

As some of you may know, ive been harping on about my modem upload light flashing every 3 to 4 seconds (when not in use) for months now, and ive been informed this is normal, but my 20 meg connection has been less than perfect for quite a while now too, and i felt rightly or wrongly that this was the indicator of an issue with my upstream performance.

Fed up with poor gaming performance and hosting problems, i decided to upgrade to 50Mb, which is due for install this saturday,,,,,,, can't wait.

However last night i noticed for the first time ever, that my modem upload light wasnt flashing at all, (when not on the internet), and obviously flashing when i was.

Normally the upload light flashes every 3 to 4 seconds regardless of internet activity but now nothing, apart from the occasional flicker.

I,m not overly concerned because i should be on 50Mb by saturday, but i did do a speedtest last night which showed approx 10Mb down and 680ish Up.

Normally my download is spot on, so i just wondered if VM have altered something in anticipation of my 50Mb install, and therefore wanted to ask is this normal.

Ignitionnet · 04-03-2009, 11:25

Post the numbers from your modem dude. I am thinking you're on the 50Mbit equipment now and a slightly different config meaning those lights flash less.

pabscars · 04-03-2009, 11:29

i thought so, will do as soon as i,m back home cheers.

when you say numbers i pressume you mean the usual up, down, snr etc

Stabhappy · 04-03-2009, 12:54

I'm sure he needs downstream frequency to verify.

pabscars · 04-03-2009, 14:02

okey dokey thanks Stabhappy

pabscars · 04-03-2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Stabhappy

I'm sure he needs downstream frequency to verify.

Downstream frequency is 322750000 Hz
Downstream symbol rate 6952 Ksym/sec
downstream recieve power level 3.0 dBmV
downstream snr 38.5 dB

Upstream frequency 45808000 Hz
Upstream transmit power level 53.5 dBmV
Upstream symbol rate 256 Ksym/sec

does this mean i,m on the new network already

pabscars · 05-03-2009, 09:10

a quick speed test last night showed a nice stable 19Mb down and 720kbps up, and downloading from blue yonder games showed 2.2MB (wireless)

i would hazard a guess that i am now in fact on the 50 meg equipment due for install saturday,

Happy days

kirk1690 · 05-03-2009, 09:14

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Originally Posted by pabscars

As some of you may know, ive been harping on about my modem upload light flashing every 3 to 4 seconds (when not in use) for months now, and ive been informed this is normal, but my 20 meg connection has been less than perfect for quite a while now too, and i felt rightly or wrongly that this was the indicator of an issue with my upstream performance.

Fed up with poor gaming performance and hosting problems, i decided to upgrade to 50Mb, which is due for install this saturday,,,,,,, can't wait.

However last night i noticed for the first time ever, that my modem upload light wasnt flashing at all, (when not on the internet), and obviously flashing when i was.

Normally the upload light flashes every 3 to 4 seconds regardless of internet activity but now nothing, apart from the occasional flicker.

I,m not overly concerned because i should be on 50Mb by saturday, but i did do a speedtest last night which showed approx 10Mb down and 680ish Up.

Normally my download is spot on, so i just wondered if VM have altered something in anticipation of my 50Mb install, and therefore wanted to ask is this normal.

my pc activity light flashes when my pc is switched off , whits that aw aboot ?

xpod · 05-03-2009, 10:26

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my pc activity light flashes when my pc is switched off , whits that aw aboot ?

ah dinnae ken

Are you sure the machine is going off and not into any hibernate or standby mode of some description?

kirk1690 · 05-03-2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by xpod

ah dinnae ken

Are you sure the machine is going off and not into any hibernate or standby mode of some description?

naw laddie totally off no power nuthin

Ignitionnet · 05-03-2009, 14:27

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Originally Posted by pabscars

Downstream frequency is 322750000 Hz
Downstream symbol rate 6952 Ksym/sec

does this mean i,m on the new network already

Yes sir, bolded bits are the giveaways.

pabscars · 05-03-2009, 14:46

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Originally Posted by Broadbandings

Yes sir, bolded bits are the giveaways.

many thanks, you are the shizzle, should i phone up and cancel the 50 meg now that i,m on the new gear, he he lol

just kidding, getting excited now,,, ooooohhh i could crush a grape

xpod · 05-03-2009, 15:33

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naw laddie totally off no power nuthin
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ah'murnie quite sure maself auldjin but what happens if you just shut down with your finger on the power button for a few seconds?Is it still lit up?

Are all your motherboards drivers installed ok... chipset especially?

kirk1690 · 05-03-2009, 21:28

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Originally Posted by xpod

ah'murnie quite sure maself auldjin but what happens if you just shut down with your finger on the power button for a few seconds?Is it still lit up?

Are all your motherboards drivers installed ok... chipset especially?

well accordin tae the tinternet its aboot background noise and even if pc is off modem still pickin up eevidence of other nodes or summit, ach weel whit can yae dae ?

LaineY · 05-03-2009, 21:36

Aye.. Sometimes pure network cairds and aww that can be powerered even if the computer is shut doon. ye ken. my old machine used to dae it.

See if ye keep watching the pc activity light.. it kinda looks like ET's Calling Home... no wit am oan aboot