Upload kills download completely?
I've been trying to backup my data to crashplan. I have a pretty good connection... I download at 5.1 MB, and upload at 1.2MB on 50/10 internet... pretty much max I could hope for. I d/l at 5.1...
View ArticlePoint to Point Networking - Dual Telus 100/20 or Private VPLS Fibre
I want to switch ISPs due to the unreliability of my current provider. I am paying about $1000/month for a Dedicated 10/10Mbps but half of the time I am getting crappy speeds of 8/1. I have another...
View Article[AB] Using my own modem with telus
Anyone have any experience with setting up a non Telus modem? Currently I am using a VSG 1432. I'm looking at N300 Wireless ADSL 2+ Modem Router from Trendnet. I am wondering is it possible to set this...
View ArticleUpload speed
We are on the Optik 50/10. As far as upload goes we are quite sure that even though we get the 10mb upload when doing speed tests when we actually upload files in real-time our upload is no greater...
View ArticleActiontec T220ooh Modem (Dns setup for Opendns)
Hi all, I am a telus cx here in canada and i recently receive an T2000h bonded modem, I would like to setup OpenDNS on the modem (Or any dns porn blocking services for that matter) I've tried and tried...
View ArticlePower downstream low
When we are gaming we notice that when our connection is best the power downstream level is at least 7.6 dBm, but when our connection degrades the power downstream level is 7 to 7.3. We are almost sure...
View Article[AB] Wifi plus question
I just have a few questions about this wifi plus device, figure I would get a less corporate response on here. I am basically looking at this to extend my wireless network, its very poor upstairs. 1....
View Article[BC] How to access T1200H after setting up bridge mode?
1) After selecting brige mode (Advance settings), the unit restarted and tried to connect back to 192.168.1.254...but to no avail 2) I disconnected the T1200H and connect my router (WAN port) into the...
View Article[TV] Optik mobile apps and bridged router
I have an Actiontec T1200H with the Optik STBs connected to it, and a router running Tomato connected to LAN port 1 in bridge mode. The problem is that the mobile Optik apps running on devices...
View Article[BC] WAN IP address interruptions
I currently have assigned Telus Denman Island and Port Alberni servers that seem to be more frequently through my SpeedTouch modem dropping both my NetGear WNDR3800 router's WAN IP addresses, albeit...
View ArticleDual band router
What reasons does Telus have for not offering dual band routers? It would be nice to have QOS control also.
View Article[BC] Do I own the Telus modem?
We are about to switch from Telus to Teksavvy in 2 days and Telus is asking the modem back (Thomson SpeedTouch ST516 v6) which we have been using for years. I don't remember whether we paid for the...
View ArticleTelus Oscillating ping
I've been with Telus for about 2 months now, and all I have to say is that I am very upset. I was a client of Telus few years ago, and I've switched companies because I was displeased. I heard from...
View ArticleMarch 2015 - Telus introducing Usage-based Billing Charges
Not sure if this is known or not yet. Just found it. I guess it's for all Telus customers (not just for BC/Prince George customers like I've seen before):...
View Article[Mobility] Mobility 'extended coverage'(roaming with the carriers)
Was looking at cell tower maps and coverage. Noticed this. To cover the gaps left by carriers not having a cell tower in your traveling region, 'extended coverage' is used to assure access to services,...
View Article2 separate connections in condo possible?
I've recently moved into a new condo buildling in Vancouver. Shaw did the wiring, but Telus services are available. We currently have internet and TV through Telus. Work is requiring a separate...
View ArticleV1000H Firmware Flashing
I am considering buying another v1000h off kijiji to use with teksavvy. Now I know back in the day one could just flash actiontecs stock firmware to the modem in order to change the required settings...
View ArticleWe are sick of it!
We are sick of it, every weekend the same thing!!! Our connection gets sluggish, gaming is a joke, ping times increase to almost everywhere. We ask if traffic management policies are in effect on...
View Article[BC] Dslreports speed test
Using the new Dslreports speed test it shows our upload bufferbloat at 350ms. We knew it was bad, but what gives Telus??? No wonder we can't play online FPS games.
View Article[BC] Not At All Impressed With First Contact
I have been a lifelong Shaw internet customer (since it was first introduced in Calgary as the @HOME service - approx. 1996???). I have remained with them even thru moves from Calgary to Winnipeg and...
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