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Nick W

22-03-2004, 03:35 PM

A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks) and
direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having the
return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across the
line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...

Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.

Nick

Nick W

22-03-2004, 04:35 PM

Rod Speed wrote in message ...
>
>Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
>news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
>
>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital
>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
>
>You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.

Excuse me?

>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
>
>> Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.

Rod Speed

22-03-2004, 05:15 PM

Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
news:c3lqnl$l5i$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> Rod Speed wrote
>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote

>>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
>>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
>>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital
>>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.

>> You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.

> Excuse me?

Not possible, you're completely inexcusible, child.

>>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...

You need to test with more than just one dialup modem, child.

>>> Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.

Nick W

22-03-2004, 05:45 PM

Rod Speed wrote in message ...
>
>Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
>news:c3lqnl$l5i$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
>> Rod Speed wrote
>>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
>
>>>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
>>>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
>>>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital
>>>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
>
>>> You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.
>
>> Excuse me?
>
>Not possible, you're completely inexcusible, child.
>
>>>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
>
>You need to test with more than just one dialup modem, child.
>

Sorry, I should have been a little clearer, 3 different modems, 3 different
lines, 3 different locations.

Martin, VK2UMJ

22-03-2004, 07:05 PM

"Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
news:c3ltpi$mip$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> Rod Speed wrote in message ...
> >
> >Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> >news:c3lqnl$l5i$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> >> Rod Speed wrote
> >>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
> >
> >>>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
> >>>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
> >>>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital
> >>>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> >
> >>> You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.
> >
> >> Excuse me?
> >
> >Not possible, you're completely inexcusible, child.
> >
> >>>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> >
> >You need to test with more than just one dialup modem, child.
> >
>
> Sorry, I should have been a little clearer, 3 different modems, 3
different
> lines, 3 different locations.
>
>

You need to be very clear and precise for Rod - he finds it hard to
understand things these days, and you need to type very slowly as he can't
read very fast either..........

;-) Smile Rod - just a bit of harmless fun!!!!

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Steve Batt

22-03-2004, 08:05 PM

"Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket on your
> existing phone line creating more copper and resistance, the set top box
for
> foxtel just has an inbuilt 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing
more..
>
> "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
and
> > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having the
> > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across
the
> > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> >
> > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
> >
> > Nick
> >
> >
>
>if you've got foxtel cable tv, why not go cable internet ? do the whole lot
through telstra and save 10% if you have 3 services. I did. $63 for cable
broadband unlimited downloads.

Steve

Rod Speed

22-03-2004, 08:25 PM

Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
news:c3ltpi$mip$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> Rod Speed wrote
>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
>>> Rod Speed wrote
>>>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote

>>>>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
>>>>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
>>>>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital
>>>>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.

>>>> You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.

>>> Excuse me?

>> Not possible, you're completely inexcusible, child.

>>>>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...

>> You need to test with more than just one dialup modem, child.

> Sorry, I should have been a little clearer, 3 different
> modems, 3 different lines, 3 different locations.

All with the same result, line speed by 6-8kbs.

Soorree, dont believe it.

Someone's got his dick in his hand.

Rod Speed

22-03-2004, 08:35 PM

Paul Wright <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote
in message news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...

> Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket
> on your existing phone line creating more copper and resistance,

Mindless stuff. That doesnt happen.

Have fun explaining the MUCH greater variation
in the amount of copper and resistance in the line
from the phone socket to the exchange with different
customers that doesnt produce anything like that.

> the set top box for foxtel just has an inbuilt
> 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing more..

So when you dont see that with two modems on the
line, you're gunna have to do better than that, child.

> "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks) and
> > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having the
> > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across the
> > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> >
> > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
> >
> > Nick
> >
> >
>
>

matt

22-03-2004, 09:45 PM

"Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:c3m853$28nu4k$1@ID-69072.news.uni-berlin.de...
>
> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> news:c3ltpi$mip$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > Rod Speed wrote
> >> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
> >>> Rod Speed wrote
> >>>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
>
> >>>>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net
(speedchecks)
> >>>>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
> >>>>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel
Digital
> >>>>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
>
> >>>> You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.
>
> >>> Excuse me?
>
> >> Not possible, you're completely inexcusible, child.
>
> >>>>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
>
> >> You need to test with more than just one dialup modem, child.
>
> > Sorry, I should have been a little clearer, 3 different
> > modems, 3 different lines, 3 different locations.
>
> All with the same result, line speed by 6-8kbs.
>
> Soorree, dont believe it.
>
> Someone's got his dick in his hand.
>
>

That would be Forbes. And he's not shy about admitting it.

A User

22-03-2004, 10:45 PM

On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 08:07:31 GMT, "Steve Batt"
<battsteven@scorchingmail.com> wrote:

>
>"Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
>news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
>> Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket on your
>> existing phone line creating more copper and resistance, the set top box
>for
>> foxtel just has an inbuilt 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing
>more..
>>
>> "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
>> news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
>> > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
>and
>> > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having the
>> > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across
>the
>> > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
>> > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
>> >
>> > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
>> >
>> > Nick
>> >
>> >
>>
>>if you've got foxtel cable tv, why not go cable internet ? do the whole lot
>through telstra and save 10% if you have 3 services. I did. $63 for cable
>broadband unlimited downloads.
>

OT, if you revisit the Bigpond website, you can change your plan to
$59.95 unlimited, less your 10%.....

They won't tell you about it..

>Steve
>

napalm68

22-03-2004, 11:55 PM

Rod, I bet type is all you can do. You must have so many dicks crammed in
your mouth speech must be nigh impossible.

Plonk.

"Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:c3m8ag$28n9jf$1@ID-69072.news.uni-berlin.de...
>
> Paul Wright <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote
> in message news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
>
> > Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket
> > on your existing phone line creating more copper and resistance,
>
> Mindless stuff. That doesnt happen.
>
> Have fun explaining the MUCH greater variation
> in the amount of copper and resistance in the line
> from the phone socket to the exchange with different
> customers that doesnt produce anything like that.
>
> > the set top box for foxtel just has an inbuilt
> > 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing more..
>
> So when you dont see that with two modems on the
> line, you're gunna have to do better than that, child.
>
>
> > "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> > news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
and
> > > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having
the
> > > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across
the
> > > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> > >
> > > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
> > >
> > > Nick
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

napalm68

23-03-2004, 12:05 AM

E-T

23-03-2004, 05:35 AM

E-T

23-03-2004, 05:35 AM

"napalm68" <napalm68@fXXkoffspammercXnts.com.au> wrote in message
news:405ed4b8$0$16496$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.a u...
>
>
> "Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:c3m853$28nu4k$1@ID-69072.news.uni-berlin.de...
> >
> > Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> > news:c3ltpi$mip$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > > Rod Speed wrote
> > >> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
> > >>> Rod Speed wrote
> > >>>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
> >
> > >>>>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net
> (speedchecks)
> > >>>>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
> > >>>>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel
> Digital
> > >>>>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> >
> > >>>> You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.
> >
> > >>> Excuse me?
> >
> > >> Not possible, you're completely inexcusible, child.
> >
> > >>>>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> >
> > >> You need to test with more than just one dialup modem, child.
> >
> > > Sorry, I should have been a little clearer, 3 different
> > > modems, 3 different lines, 3 different locations.
> >
> > All with the same result, line speed by 6-8kbs.
> >
> > Soorree, dont believe it.
> >
> > Someone's got his dick in his hand.
> >
> >
>
> Someone named Rod perhaps? Fucking cocksmoker.
>
"cocksmoker" That's one I haven't heard. I usually just call Rood a
pedophile because of his child fetish.

E-T

23-03-2004, 05:35 AM

"Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
news:c3ltpi$mip$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> Rod Speed wrote in message ...
> >
> >Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> >news:c3lqnl$l5i$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> >> Rod Speed wrote
> >>> Nick W <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote
> >
> >>>> A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
> >>>> and direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of
> >>>> having the return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital
> >>>> STU across the line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> >
> >>> You'd wanna do a lot more than just claim that, boy.
> >
> >> Excuse me?
> >
> >Not possible, you're completely inexcusible, child.
> >
> >>>> Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> >
> >You need to test with more than just one dialup modem, child.
> >
>
> Sorry, I should have been a little clearer, 3 different modems, 3
different
> lines, 3 different locations.
>
Ignore Rod. He's an arsehole at the best of times. Just watch his response
to this and you'll see.

E-T

23-03-2004, 05:45 AM

"Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket on your
> existing phone line creating more copper and resistance,

Ummm, no. The addition of the extra line, provided it is installed correctly
should make bugger all difference.

> the set top box for
> foxtel just has an inbuilt 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing
more..
>
Unfortunately, many people are reporting internet speed problems with the
STU attached. Disconnecting it usually fixes the problem. Plugging a
telephone or other device into the now vacant socket doesn't restore the
problem. The fault is clearly with the Foxtel STU.

> "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
and
> > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having the
> > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across
the
> > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> >
> > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
> >
> > Nick
> >
> >
>
>

Paul Wright

23-03-2004, 10:45 AM

Then it must have a pretty poor inbuilt modem

"E-T" <thisaddressgets@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
news:OlF7c.120160$Wa.1797@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
> "Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> > Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket on
your
> > existing phone line creating more copper and resistance,
>
> Ummm, no. The addition of the extra line, provided it is installed
correctly
> should make bugger all difference.
>
> > the set top box for
> > foxtel just has an inbuilt 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing
> more..
> >
> Unfortunately, many people are reporting internet speed problems with the
> STU attached. Disconnecting it usually fixes the problem. Plugging a
> telephone or other device into the now vacant socket doesn't restore the
> problem. The fault is clearly with the Foxtel STU.
>
> > "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> > news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
> and
> > > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having
the
> > > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across
> the
> > > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> > >
> > > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
> > >
> > > Nick
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Ed Crowley

23-03-2004, 12:45 PM

I have seen the same problem in the UK with Sky Digital boxes. It affects
some people more than others though, which suggests it's a problem with the
'phone wiring rather than something inherently wrong with the receiver.

"Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
news:c3np9u$8vl$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> Then it must have a pretty poor inbuilt modem
>
> "E-T" <thisaddressgets@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> news:OlF7c.120160$Wa.1797@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> >
> > "Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> > news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> > > Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket on
> your
> > > existing phone line creating more copper and resistance,
> >
> > Ummm, no. The addition of the extra line, provided it is installed
> correctly
> > should make bugger all difference.
> >
> > > the set top box for
> > > foxtel just has an inbuilt 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing
> > more..
> > >
> > Unfortunately, many people are reporting internet speed problems with
the
> > STU attached. Disconnecting it usually fixes the problem. Plugging a
> > telephone or other device into the now vacant socket doesn't restore the
> > problem. The fault is clearly with the Foxtel STU.
> >
> > > "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > > > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net
(speedchecks)
> > and
> > > > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having
> the
> > > > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU
across
> > the
> > > > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > > > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> > > >
> > > > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
> > > >
> > > > Nick
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Tsunami

23-03-2004, 01:35 PM

I have heard similar problems with Austar equipment as well, even to the
extent that the internal modem wont release the line.

"E-T" <thisaddressgets@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
news:OlF7c.120160$Wa.1797@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
> "Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> > Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket on
your
> > existing phone line creating more copper and resistance,
>
> Ummm, no. The addition of the extra line, provided it is installed
correctly
> should make bugger all difference.
>
> > the set top box for
> > foxtel just has an inbuilt 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing
> more..
> >
> Unfortunately, many people are reporting internet speed problems with the
> STU attached. Disconnecting it usually fixes the problem. Plugging a
> telephone or other device into the now vacant socket doesn't restore the
> problem. The fault is clearly with the Foxtel STU.
>
> > "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> > news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net (speedchecks)
> and
> > > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having
the
> > > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU across
> the
> > > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> > >
> > > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
> > >
> > > Nick
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Rod Speed

23-03-2004, 01:35 PM

Ed Crowley <curspice@pacbell.net> wrote in message
news:IvL7c.120389$Wa.60765@news-server.bigpond.net.au...

> I have seen the same problem in the UK with Sky Digital
> boxes. It affects some people more than others though,
> which suggests it's a problem with the 'phone wiring
> rather than something inherently wrong with the receiver.

Its MUCH more likely to be the dialup modem
they are using than the phone wiring.

The very fundamental problem with the claim that
its the phone wiring is that there is VASTLY more
phone wire between the phone socket and the
exchange than there ever is around the house
and you dont get that much variation in the line
speed with such small variations in the phone
wiring between the socket and the exchange.

And you do certainly get some measurable
variation in the line speed with what other
devices are plugged into the phone line,
particularly with some dialup modems.

> "Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> news:c3np9u$8vl$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> > Then it must have a pretty poor inbuilt modem
> >
> > "E-T" <thisaddressgets@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> > news:OlF7c.120160$Wa.1797@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > >
> > > "Paul Wright" <wrightp(nospam)@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> > > news:c3m37p$2drt$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> > > > Sounds more like the decrease in speed is due to the extra socket on
> > your
> > > > existing phone line creating more copper and resistance,
> > >
> > > Ummm, no. The addition of the extra line, provided it is installed
> > correctly
> > > should make bugger all difference.
> > >
> > > > the set top box for
> > > > foxtel just has an inbuilt 56k modem and dials in to foxtel, nothing
> > > more..
> > > >
> > > Unfortunately, many people are reporting internet speed problems with
> the
> > > STU attached. Disconnecting it usually fixes the problem. Plugging a
> > > telephone or other device into the now vacant socket doesn't restore the
> > > problem. The fault is clearly with the Foxtel STU.
> > >
> > > > "Nick W" <post-on-ng@foremail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:c3lm9k$j3d$1@mws-stat-syd.cdn.telstra.com.au...
> > > > > A friend did some testing over the weekend, via the net
> (speedchecks)
> > > and
> > > > > direct modem to modem transfers, and found that the effect of having
> > the
> > > > > return path phone line connector on the new Foxtel Digital STU
> across
> > > the
> > > > > line, affects line speed by 6-8kbs.
> > > > > Tested on 3 different phone lines in different locations...
> > > > >
> > > > > Just a heads up for those with Foxtel and dialup.
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