BT Infinity & FTTx Discussion

aln · 15 May 2012 at 16:27

sharingan_sasuk said:
I now see a BTFON and a BTOpenzone-H network available via WiFi. Never noticed them there before. They are both open and unsecured. They aren't coming from my own personal router are they because that could mean anyone in the nearby area can connect to it and slow down my connection? I have a feeling it's to do with my BT Infinity installation yesterday and when I look at my WiFi scanner, it operates on the same channel and has the same signal as my HH3...

Depending on your settings it likely is coming from your HH3, though I've read that it uses different hardware/frequencies, thus shouldn't slow down your own connection.

ChrisD. · 15 May 2012 at 17:56

MilanoChris said:
My WAN IP changed last night, no idea why. I don't see any evidence of a d/c.

Now I do, here's the log:

Code:

May 15 02:10:16 pppd[768]: No response to 10 echo-requests
May 15 02:10:16 pppd[768]: Serial link appears to be disconnected.
May 15 02:10:16 pppd[768]: Connect time 16374.0 minutes.
May 15 02:10:16 pppd[768]: Sent 2422395622 bytes, received 1164893506 bytes.
May 15 02:10:16 RT-N56U: wan down (ppp0)
May 15 02:10:16 PPPoE: Disconnected
May 15 02:10:22 pppd[768]: Connection terminated.
May 15 02:11:02 pppd[768]: Sent PADT
May 15 02:11:02 pppd[768]: Modem hangup
May 15 02:11:47 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:13:02 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:14:17 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:15:32 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:16:47 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:18:02 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:19:17 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:20:32 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:21:47 pppd[768]: Timeout waiting for PADO packets
May 15 02:21:47 pppd[768]: PPP session is 1618 (0x652)
May 15 02:21:47 pppd[768]: Connected to **:**:**:**:**:** via interface eth3
May 15 02:21:47 pppd[768]: Using interface ppp0
May 15 02:21:47 pppd[768]: Connect: ppp0 <--> eth3
May 15 02:21:48 pppd[768]: CHAP authentication succeeded: CHAP authentication success, unit 19300
May 15 02:21:48 pppd[768]: CHAP authentication succeeded
May 15 02:21:48 pppd[768]: peer from calling number **:**:**:**:**:** authorized
May 15 02:21:48 pppd[768]: local  IP address 86.**.**.**
May 15 02:21:48 pppd[768]: remote IP address 217.**.**.**
May 15 02:21:48 RT-N56U: wan up (ppp0)
May 15 02:21:48 RT-N56U: Hardware NAT: Enabled, IPv4/PPPoE offload [WAN]<->[LAN]
May 15 02:21:48 RT-N56U: Software FastNAT: Disabled
May 15 02:21:48 RT-N56U: DDNS: Start update DDNS...
May 15 02:21:48 INADYN[3139]: Started 'INADYN version 1.96.3' - dynamic DNS updater.
May 15 02:21:48 PPPoE: connect to ISP
May 15 02:21:58 INADYN[3139]: I:IP address for alias 'xxxxx.xxxxx.xxx' needs update to '86.**.**.**'
May 15 02:21:59 INADYN[3139]: I:Alias 'xxxxx.xxxxx.org' to IP '86.**.**.**' updated successful.
May 15 02:21:59 DDNS: DDNS updated IP address [86.**.**.** ] SUCCESS!
May 15 02:21:59 dnsmasq[1177]: read /etc/hosts - 6 addresses
May 15 02:21:59 dnsmasq[1177]: read /etc/storage/hosts - 0 addresses
May 15 02:21:59 dnsmasq-dhcp[1177]: read /etc/ethers - 2 addresses
May 15 02:21:59 dnsmasq[1177]: using nameserver 8.8.4.4#53
May 15 02:21:59 dnsmasq[1177]: using nameserver 8.8.8.8#53

I think the modem had a funny moment, it didn't power cycle though as the uptime is 75 days +. I can't seem to fathom out logs on the modem, or even if they're turned on. I'm quite happy that the http://www.no-ip.com/ records updated automatically though, I've not managed to get round to testing that function of the RT-N56U.

TL;DR cool story bro.

Nightglow · 15 May 2012 at 18:20

sharingan_sasuk said:
I now see a BTFON and a BTOpenzone-H network available via WiFi. Never noticed them there before. They are both open and unsecured. They aren't coming from my own personal router are they because that could mean anyone in the nearby area can connect to it and slow down my connection? I have a feeling it's to do with my BT Infinity installation yesterday and when I look at my WiFi scanner, it operates on the same channel and has the same signal as my HH3...

Sharingan_sasuk: You can opt out of BTFON, BUT it is on by default.

You can do it online, https://www.bt.com/wifi/secure/index.do?s_cid=con_FURL_btfon
They also have a 24hr helpline BTOpenzone helpdesk, 0800 022 3322.

DirtyJester · 15 May 2012 at 18:28

Nightglow said:
Sharingan_sasuk: You can opt out of BTFON.

You can do it online, https://www.bt.com/wifi/secure/index.do?s_cid=con_FURL_btfon
They also have a 24hr helpline BTOpenzone helpdesk, 0800 022 3322.

Have a read here...

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12958/~/how-do-i-opt-out-of-bt-fon?

..damn your ninja edit

Nightglow · 15 May 2012 at 18:39

That was what I was looking for DJ originally.

Changing the subject for a minute I see Think Broadband has some different prices quoted for 300/20Mbps service, at a offer price of £15.61p + vat per month, but there is still ISP charge to add.

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/5236-pricing-for-openreach-330-mbps-service-announced.html

jamjar · 15 May 2012 at 19:12

DirtyJester said:
That must be your brother then .....

No Not my brother , but i do live near the Ex B.T Chairman Sir Ian Bonfield ha!

DirtyJester · 15 May 2012 at 19:33

jamjar said:
No Not my brother , but i do live near the Ex B.T Chairman Sir Ian Bonfield ha!

Ha! of course you do ha!

Deleted member 77746 · 15 May 2012 at 19:38

Anyone using pFsense with BT Infinity? What kit did you build it with?

sharingan_sasuk · 15 May 2012 at 20:05

Nightglow said:
Sharingan_sasuk: You can opt out of BTFON, BUT it is on by default.

You can do it online, https://www.bt.com/wifi/secure/index.do?s_cid=con_FURL_btfon
They also have a 24hr helpline BTOpenzone helpdesk, 0800 022 3322.

Cheers. I've opted out. I assume this means I can't use other people's BTFON networks anymore when I'm out and about?

That I'm not bothered about, but what about the usual BTOpenzone? I'm still entitled to that right? Like say in public places like McDonalds and Starbucks.

Nightglow · 15 May 2012 at 20:28

sharingan_sasuk said:
That I'm not bothered about, but what about the usual BTOpenzone? I'm still entitled to that right? Like say in public places like McDonalds and Starbucks.

Not sure about that, give the BTOpenzone helpdesk, 0800 022 3322 a call, they should be able to clarify things..

KIA · 15 May 2012 at 20:50

MilanoChris said:
I think the modem had a funny moment, it didn't power cycle though as the uptime is 75 days +. I can't seem to fathom out logs on the modem, or even if they're turned on. I'm quite happy that the http://www.no-ip.com/ records updated automatically though, I've not managed to get round to testing that function of the RT-N56U.

VDSL2 connections can drop. My WAN uptime ranges from 15 days to a couple of months.

ChrisD. · 15 May 2012 at 20:56

KIA said:
VDSL2 connections can drop. My WAN uptime ranges from 15 days to a couple of months.

Cheers.

Landy · 15 May 2012 at 21:02

I'm getting some cracking speeds tonight... 0.74down and 0.45 up woot woot :/

edit: rebooted now back to normal

NachT · 16 May 2012 at 04:21

Hi guys,

We've recently registered to have Infinity 2 installed at our flat (getting done on Monday), we're moving from ASDSL24 Be.

I think I remember reading somewhere, that some people have been updating the Home Hub 3.0 router's firmware to custom firmware? I can't find the thread anymore though...

What extra benefits do I gain for updating the hub to custom firmware? If anyone could link me to more info on this, and the firmware files, that'd be great :3

Thanks

Nightglow · 16 May 2012 at 07:09

NachT said:
I think I remember reading somewhere, that some people have been updating the Home Hub 3.0 router's firmware to custom firmware? I can't find the thread anymore though.

All the info you need to unlock the modem is here in this thread, you can't unlock the HH3.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18340930&highlight=unlocking+hh3

Some useful info here as well.

https://huaweihg612hacking.wordpress.com/

sharingan_sasuk · 16 May 2012 at 07:56

I got connected only on the 15th and I have already received a notification for a 'supplementary' bill on the 29th May. Also it's for £26! It's supposed to be £20 a month for the first three months! Anyon getting ths? Gonna contact BT later on.

Nightglow · 16 May 2012 at 08:09

sharingan_sasuk said:
I got connected only on the 15th and I have already received a notification for a 'supplementary' bill on the 29th May. Also it's for £26! It's supposed to be £20 a month for the first three months! Anyon getting ths? Gonna contact BT later on.

I also had the same problem.

finite · 16 May 2012 at 08:39

Did you order online? I don't think it counts for phone orders.

brightside229 · 16 May 2012 at 08:50

Recieved my Home hub 3 infinity pack today, getting it installed on friday, when i signed up on the website it said i would recieve a free £25 sainsburies voucher but have yet to recieve it, anyone got any idea when you recieve them?

finite · 16 May 2012 at 09:30

I don't know when you get them, but the claim details are here. You'll have to wait 5 days after it's installed to put a claim in.

https://www.vouchers.bt.com/offer/sainsbury/