Could I have GEA Test please for my line ?

[#1]

Just out of curiosity as a lot has changed since the last one in 2019.

thanks in anticipation.

[#2]

Test Outcome	Pass
Test Outcome Code	GTC_FTTC_SERVICE_0000
Description	GEA service test completed and no fault found .
Main Fault Location	OK
Sync Status	In Sync
Downstream Speed	73.9 Mbps
Upstream Speed	20.0 Mbps
Appointment Required	N
Fault Report Advised	N
NTE Power Status	PowerOn
Voice Line Test Result	Pass
Radio Frequency Ingress	Not Detected
Repetitive Electrical Impulse Noise	Not Detected
Cross Talk	Not Detected
Estimated Line Length In Metres	425.0
Upstream Rate Assessment	Very Good
Downstream Rate Assessment	Good
Interference Pattern	Not Detected
Service Impact	No Impact Observed
Home Wiring Problem	Not Detected
Downstream Policing Discard Rate	0.0
Customer Traffic Level	Upstream and Downstream traffic detected
Technology	VDSL
DP Type	External
Profile Name	0.128M-74M Downstream, Retransmission Low - 0.128M-20M Upstream, Error Protection Off
Time Stamp	2021-09-12T20:00:00

Parameters	MIN	MAX	AVG
Down Stream Line Rate	73.9 Mbps	73.9 Mbps	73.9 Mbps
Up Stream Line Rate	20.0 Mbps	20.0 Mbps	20.0 Mbps
Up Time	900.0 Sec	900.0 Sec	900.0 Sec
Retrains	0.0	0.0	0.0

Current and Last 15 Minute Bin Performance
Parameters	Last Traffic Count(Upto 15 mins)	Current Traffic Count(Upto 15 mins)
Start Time Stamp	2021-09-25T19:20:04.089+01:00	2021-09-25T19:35:04.089+01:00
Ingress Code Violation	0	0
Egress Code Violation	0	0
Errored Seconds	0	0
Severely Errored Seconds	0	0
Unavailable Seconds	0	0

[#3]

Hiya @Champnet, GEA posted for you.

[#4]

Many thanks.

[#5]

@Champnet  Your downstream speed is banded, i.e. capped at 74Mbps. If you ask Plusnet to request a DLM reset you should be able to get a higher sync speed.

[#6]

@RealAleMadrid  Thanks,  I did notice that, the previous GEA test showed downstream unbanded .

I'm trying to understand a daily SNR problem. 

@LaurenB  or any other Plusnet staff could you please arrange a DLM reset as this may help. Thanks in anticipation.

[#7]

Yes your line is banded 74Meg. Be careful as there seem new ruling on DLM resetted as Openreach has told the isp this: we can request a remote DLM reset if the circuit has been stable with no errors or drops for at least ten days when the line are banded.

That's what PN did for me on my FTTC once ages ago when my line was banded at 74Meg. First one was rejected by Openreach but Gandalf try to request it second time and it was accepted and the line was fully resetted and back to 80Meg after few days because of G.INP switched back on when the G.INP was turned off after resetted. You need to wait for approx 3-5 days before seeing the full speed back on.

[#8]

Hiya, I have now requested the un-band, this should take effect over the next 3-5 working days.

[#9]

Thanks @goldenfibre .  G.INP is enabled as part of the trials and the connected speed is always shown as 73999.  The line has been stable for over a year. Daily overnight changes in the SNR can cause the actual download speed to fluctuate between mid 50's and mid 60's Mb.  If I have to re-boot the modem/router I can only get the higher speed if I do it in the  middle of the night. Unfortunately these speeds are well above the guaranteed speed of 43 Mb. Openreach took the line down for twelve days in June last year to replace the telegraph pole, not sure if these problems started then but hoping  a DLM reset may reset the whole connection.

[#10]

@LaurenB  Thanks, I'll let you know how it goes.............

[#11]

Very important, when the line has been resetted you might noticed G.INP is turned off but it will enabled next few days and let DLM get your line back to 80Meg.

Don't reboot it yourself as it will make it lots worse making DLM think there is a fault on the line.

[#12]

@goldenfibre  thanks, if you’re interested live stats can be seen here : www.gwise.uk 

[#13]

I can see your stats as it appear you on ECI cabinet not the huawei cabinet as most ECI doesn't have any G.INP but I heard OPenreach trial on ECI to have G.INP rolled out here: https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2020/06/openreach-extend-g-inp-to-more-eci-fttc-broadband-line...

ECI was

IFTN:0xb206 (178.6) / v0xb206

Huawei was

BDCM:0xc190 (193.144) / v0xc190

Apology I can see your line does have G.INP enabled on ECI cabinet. Which it good news. You should getting 80/20 soon.

Added:

I just noticed your stats here below: The max rate appear very low on fast path. With your current SNR 2.5dB - make me think DLM might not getting your line to maximum speed 80/20.

Max:    Upstream rate = 17201 Kbps, Downstream rate = 62840 Kbps
Bearer: 0, Upstream rate = 20000 Kbps, Downstream rate = 73999 Kbps
Bearer: 1, Upstream rate = 0 Kbps, Downstream rate = 0 Kbps
Link Power State:       L0
Mode:                   VDSL2 Annex B
VDSL2 Profile:          Profile 17a
TPS-TC:                 PTM Mode(0x0)
Trellis:                U:ON /D:ON
Line Status:            No Defect
Training Status:        Showtime
                Down            Up
SNR (dB):        2.5             3.0
Attn(dB):        15.8            0.0
Pwr(dBm):        6.8             6.7

[#14]

@goldenfibre  G.INP was enabled as part of the Plusnet trials. Stats page does show it’s enabled on the download stream.

[#15]

Yes I did see it.Your is G.INP enabled but interleaved at fast path 1:1 but max rate only show below:

Max:    Upstream rate = 17246 Kbps, Downstream rate = 62894 Kbps

When my line was banded on my FTTC I was G.INP enabled and interleaved at 16:1 but my max rate was 83/24 but banded at 74/20 before it resetted at 80/20 with max rate of 82/22 with the same SNR at 6dB (unchanged)

It's appear your line banded 74Meg but max rate only 62Meg with G.INP enabled and SNR 2.5dB - don't think it will gain you any extra speed after DLM resetted. There is no room for 80Meg.

I would be very surprised if after DLM resetted your line rate could reduced to 62 from 74.