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I see by the excited and favourable posts, adsl2 is the go.
So, can somebody please enlighten those of us who are not conversant with the broardband technology, what's it all about ? I'm having trouble trying to fathom all these changes and improvements that are going on these days. Got to try and stay with it :oops:
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Ok, ADSL runs at a max of 8Mb/s. ADSL2 runs at 12Mb/s while ADSL2+ is up to 24Mb/s. That is why ADSL2/2+ is better. However, the only drawback is you need a modem that is compatible with ADSL2.

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I dont have a compatible modem but thats ok Ill use my 8 month old netcom as a router with 3 extra ethernet ports, to go with my 4 port usb hub.

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I dont have a compatible modem but thats ok Ill use my 8 month old netcom as a router with 3 extra ethernet ports, to go with my 4 port usb hub.

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I dont have a compatible modem but thats ok Ill use my 8 month old netcom as a router with 3 extra ethernet ports, to go with my 4 port usb hub.

:?


Trying to look on the bright side here, living in denial re. netcomm.

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Me too if it is offered in Newcastle/Maitland when aanet gets it.

We should put this on the public record early, I am willing to beg for ADSL 2 to be put in Newcastle/Maitland. [-o<


Do you know where in Maitland yet? A few RIM's to deal with out there. Thing the Pair Gain situation is pretty good. The Telstra Country Wide office for this area is in Maitland tho. Just setup camp in their driveway till you get your way :)
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Me too if it is offered in Newcastle/Maitland when aanet gets it.

We should put this on the public record early, I am willing to beg for ADSL 2 to be put in Newcastle/Maitland. [-o<


Do you know where in Maitland yet? A few RIM's to deal with out there. Thing the Pair Gain situation is pretty good. The Telstra Country Wide office for this area is in Maitland tho. Just setup camp in their driveway till you get your way :)


Ashtonfield hopefully. Does that mean I will have to diversify my begging parameters?

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Ok, ADSL runs at a max of 8Mb/s. ADSL2 runs at 12Mb/s while ADSL2+ is up to 24Mb/s. That is why ADSL2/2+ is better. However, the only drawback is you need a modem that is compatible with ADSL2.

Am I correct in saying that although normal ADSL is technically capable of running at 6 to 8 Mbit/s, it is throttled back to a maximum of 1500kbit/s?
Whether this is for commercial reasons, or for some technical reason to do with Telstra's network....well, I don't know.

If it is a commercial decision, then maybe when ADSL2 comes along, the ceiling might be lifted on ADSL to something like 4-6 Mbit/s. (read, I wish. :) )

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Am I correct in saying that although normal ADSL is technically capable of running at 6 to 8 Mbit/s, it is throttled back to a maximum of 1500kbit/s?
Whether this is for commercial reasons, or for some technical reason to do with Telstra's network....well, I don't know.

If it is a commercial decision, then maybe when ADSL2 comes along, the ceiling might be lifted on ADSL to something like 4-6 Mbit/s. (read, I wish. :) )

Yes, Telstra hold back the port speed to 1536K, just because they are telstra. :roll:

That would be nice, especially as 4-6Mb/s would be more than enough for most users.

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Ashtonfield hopefully. Does that mean I will have to diversify my begging parameters?


Well these are the ones that are ADSL enabled (Hard to tell what lot you will be in)
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                NSW   NEWCASTLE   MAIT   MAITLAND   02   49330000   49330899   02 49330000-49330899   NSW   NEWCASTLE   MAIT   MAITLAND   02   49331000   49339999   02 49331000-49339999   NSW   NEWCASTLE   MAIT   MAITLAND   02   49341000   49348999   02 49341000-49348999   NSW   NEWCASTLE   MAIT   MAITLAND   02   49366000   49366999   02 49366000-49366999


These are the RIM's that are in the area that are upgraded (There are several more for the Maitland area)
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NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA134   CLIFFORD CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA134   KILSHANNY AVE   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA134   LIMERICK CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA134   SHANNON CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA134   TIPPERARY DRV   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA134   WATERFORD CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA134   WATERFORD ST   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   BALLEYDOYLE DRV   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   CASTLEMAINE CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   DERRY CL                   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   FERGUS AVE   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   GLENCOY CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   KILSHANNY AVE   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   KINSALE CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   LEINSTER CCT   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   MURPHY CCT   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   SOUTH SEAS DRV   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA132   TYRONE CL   ASHTNFLD   Completed
NSW   MAITLAND - NSW   MAIT   DA059   FOUR MILE CREEK RD   ASHTNFLD   Completed


There are currently no proposed upgrades to the area. The MAIT exchange has 272 ports free, While the RIMs have free ports ranging from 80 down to 16 (In no order).
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Well, if this happens - it may be incentive to dump the Alcatel STPro and take up the Billion VoIP/ADSL2+ 4 port router/modem.

I presume it has NAT...:S?

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With your know-how and my skills of persuasion ADSL 2+ is guaranteed when I head down. :)

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Well, if this happens - it may be incentive to dump the Alcatel STPro and take up the Billion VoIP/ADSL2+ 4 port router/modem.

I presume it has NAT...:S?


Actually that reminds me, I got a Billion VGP yesterday, going to install it tonight.

With VOIP here and ADSL 2 in the pipeworks I anticipate that a few people will think it time to upgrade.

I will be putting in a page for members where they can order modems from us if they wish, I was going to do it the other day but it slipped my mind, hopefully will find time before the end of the day for that...
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That would be great webmaster... so long as the price is good as well.

I checked out what is currently available on the aaNet website and the Billion VGP was retailing for $295 + postage. Not much of an incentive when you can get it for $240+delivery without any ISP or cheaper with certain ISPs.

Hopefully aaNet would be able to deliver as I'm looking forward to upgrading the Netcomm 5580W (still have trouble holding on to the wireless connection every now and then) which I bought from aaNet when I joined.

Thanks,
William

PS. Just checked again and the price has drop down to $272 + postage... I know you can do better still aaNet...
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William can you send me the link to that modem ... I will talk to Billion and find out what is going on that should not be possible in theory. We make very little on modems and the small amount we do make is there to cover support.
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William can you send me the link to that modem ... I will talk to Billion and find out what is going on that should not be possible in theory. We make very little on modems and the small amount we do make is there to cover support.


http://www.affinityvision.com.au/billion.html#7402VGP

Is $240 (without an ISP deal) +$12 delivery...

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Wow... is there anything that Scorpio doesn't know??? :)

The link that he provided is the one I found using staticice.

Hopefully aaNet can improve on the pricing to allow aaNet users to upgrade and possibly use ADLS2/2+ when it becomes available.

Thanks Cat for taking the time and trouble to try and make our stay with aaNet as pleasant as possible. It does make a difference when one of the ISP's objective is customer satisfaction.
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The link that he provided is the one I found using staticice.

How do you think he found it? :roll:
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He is Scorpio.... and you never can tell where his source of information is. :)
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He is Scorpio.... and you never can tell where his source of information is. :)


Don't give him too much credit. Take away the trangles and he is a 'Generic pleb' ;)
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Hi Everyone,

I think you all know that we have been working extra hard to bring you ADSL2 ...

Good news, I hope it works out.

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cat you give me ADSL2 in Lilydale (Victoria, Melbourne), "i will love you long time"!!!!!!!
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cat you give me ADSL2 in Lilydale (Victoria, Melbourne), "i will love you long time"!!!!!!!


Hahaha keep it in your pants ay mate, We have Chris for that

LOLOLOLOLOL

Is it sad I really laughed at that?! :D
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