QUOTE(helob @ Nov 3 2012, 08:22 AM)
I am currently on Lan Streamyx 1Mbps using Linksys WAG200G Wireless Router/Modem.
Wanted to upgrade to at least 5 Mbps.
Waited for ages for Unifi/Maxis Fibre optic but doesn't look like its coming soon as I am staying in Tg Bungah Penang. Been told it will be here next year but this was 2 years ago.
I am seriously thinking of upgrading to the Streamyx 4Mbps package but the problem is the poor SNR on my current Streamyx line. Its at only 11.0 dB. It takes more than a min for internet connection.
I have tried on another router/modem TP-Link TD-W8960N but SNR still show low at 11.0 dB.
Anything I can do to improve line SNR before upgrading to 4 Mbps?
What is a good and relaible Wireless router/modem to replace my Linksys WAG200G ?
Thank you
Your SNR is borderline but OK, that doesn't tell the real condition of your phone line quality, you should also check the
Line ATT, for 1Mb you need <70dB, for 4Mb you need <50dB.
On your side you can check your wall phone line socket for loose wire or loose/dirty contact, change it if it's very old & dirty, sometimes it's just the phone cable plug not fully inserted into the wall socket especially those white square wall socket with spring latch protective cover covering the socket, for these sockets most people mistaken the 1st click when plug in as full insert which is not, the 1st click is just the plug's locking tab clearing the spring cover & the plug is just 2/3 into the socket with the conductor pins barely touching, if you stop here you will get no or poor connection with very high
Line ATT, push the plug further & you should get the 2nd click which is the plug's locking tab fully locking/seating into the socket behind the spring cover.
Another thing the connection from wall socket to modem should be as short as possible without any excess bundle/roll of long phone cable lying on the floor.
As for the internal & external house copper wiring's quality, TM's will have to check & test it during installation before they approve your 4Mb subscription, if they found out poor wiring quality from pole until wall socket, you can ask them to change it but if your house is too far from CO/DSLAM, TM will reject your 4Mb subscription.
Asus or Belkin but they are bit pricey.