|
|
Post by MikeMusic on Sept 5, 2023 12:16:12 GMT
Hope it goes well Jules
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 5, 2023 12:31:23 GMT
Thanks gents.
Will need new network cable for my streamer. CAT8 or 7 or doesn't it matter?
|
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on Sept 5, 2023 12:44:32 GMT
Cat6 or upwards are fine. Some Cat8 cables may be thick and unwieldy.
Supra Cat8 is great if you're prepared to spend a little more.
|
|
|
|
Post by Slinger on Sept 5, 2023 12:50:45 GMT
I can personally recommend Blue Jeans Cables' Cat 6a. I've got that throughout my (audio) network.
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 5, 2023 13:07:40 GMT
I'll get something cheap and cheerful for now just to make sure everything is working fine.
|
|
|
|
Post by MikeMusic on Sept 5, 2023 14:02:06 GMT
Upgraded router to streamer cable was in the back of my mind.
This supplied one is probably middling at best
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2023 9:52:36 GMT
DPD delivered my Three 5g hub at 8am this morning so all good there.
A few minutes to unpack and install the SIM card. The hubs like to be on window sills so I try my preferred one in the living room. It finds the network around 30secs after power on. Speed test shows 0.46mb - oh crap! Move to the other window sill - after trying different options of height and location I settle on one that gives 180mb. You really need to try all siting options. My son has a newer phone and gets around 240mb. Sky gives around 70mb. Let's see how it goes - I have about 10 days before I need to cancel Sky.
|
|
|
|
Post by MikeMusic on Sept 6, 2023 10:56:27 GMT
Sounds good. Way better than me
Move it to the least obvious places. You might get even better, but 180 sounds stunningly good
|
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on Sept 6, 2023 11:59:51 GMT
Ours sits on the upstairs Study window, right against the glass. Gives us up to 160Mbps.
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2023 12:30:08 GMT
Speed stability is questionable at present.
I'm now getting about 80mb over WiFi and 100mb on my son's ethernet. Got a better spec network cable arriving later.
The one thing I will say about Sky is that the speeds were much more consistent.
|
|
|
|
Post by MikeMusic on Sept 6, 2023 13:16:54 GMT
Variability could be a Three thing
We have it in spades
|
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on Sept 6, 2023 14:13:44 GMT
Variability is a mobile thing as it is so subject to the terrain, buildings, trees, the weather and the location of the mast.
Wi-Fi is a little more consistent.
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2023 15:13:53 GMT
Wi-fi and wired speeds are both up and down.
Wi-fi goes up to around 240mb on both phones. Nice.
Wired connection to the boy's PC around 100mb which is surprisingly low. New CAT 8 cable arrives tonight ...
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2023 15:17:15 GMT
For the streamer I bought Amazon Brand Eono Cat 8 - nicely finished, fully shielded, decent looking plugs, strain relief, braided cable etc £4.99. Ideal for test purposes.
|
|
|
|
Post by MikeMusic on Sept 6, 2023 15:18:34 GMT
Keep us updated Jules !
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2023 17:48:20 GMT
In addition to variable speeds, the worst thing is when it loses the 5g signal and goes to 3g / 4g which is completely unusable.
I'm now very pessimistic it's going to work out for me. Reliability is key.
|
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on Sept 6, 2023 18:20:09 GMT
Wired connection to the boy's PC around 100mb which is surprisingly low. New CAT 8 cable arrives tonight ... That's very likely to be connected at 100Mb rather than 1Gb (gigabit), possibly limited by the NIC or even the router. Check the speed that the ports provide. |
|
|
|
Post by MikeMusic on Sept 6, 2023 19:40:31 GMT
Interesting your signal is way better than mine but still so variable
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2023 19:57:48 GMT
It's the first time WiFi has been quicker than wired connection here!
A real headache of a day. I'm going to see how it runs tomorrow. Any losing of 5g signal and I will be going with router to local Three store - if they can't help I will cancel. Thankfully I am only on a 30 day contract!
|
|
|
|
Post by MikeMusic on Sept 7, 2023 11:23:41 GMT
I signed for two years, thinking I was upgrading, just like Martin did
Unfortunately I got a dogs dinner with the shop referring me to online support and vice versa.
Neither taking responsibility
|
|
