ISP DSLAM Manufacturer
ISP DSLAM Manufacturer
Just learned from an expert 'down under' how to determine your ISP hardware from the router dsl stats, apologies if this is common knowledge - was new to me!
The ATUC Vendor code is hex ascii code
Mine is
ATUC Vendor Code: 4946544E ATUC Revision: 1
which translates to IFTN = Infineon (HUAWEI in my case I believe)
Another posted nearby is
ATUC Vendor Code: 414C4342 ATUC Revision: 1
which translates to ALCB Alcatel
I haven't found a full list yet but it seems the following are others
4244434D = BDCM = Broadcom
54535443 = TSTC = Texas Instruments
4753504E = GSPN = Globespan
544D4D42 = TMMB = Thomson Multimedia Broadband
I believe some other brand ADSL modems already report this, perhaps could be added to the RUC / web interface?
What use, maybe some specific tweaks are possible if you know the hardware at the other end?
The ATUC Vendor code is hex ascii code
Mine is
ATUC Vendor Code: 4946544E ATUC Revision: 1
which translates to IFTN = Infineon (HUAWEI in my case I believe)
Another posted nearby is
ATUC Vendor Code: 414C4342 ATUC Revision: 1
which translates to ALCB Alcatel
I haven't found a full list yet but it seems the following are others
4244434D = BDCM = Broadcom
54535443 = TSTC = Texas Instruments
4753504E = GSPN = Globespan
544D4D42 = TMMB = Thomson Multimedia Broadband
I believe some other brand ADSL modems already report this, perhaps could be added to the RUC / web interface?
What use, maybe some specific tweaks are possible if you know the hardware at the other end?
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Yup, had known mine was Alcatel ever since I got a router that reported it. That was only because its kinda obvious, it couldn't really stand for anything else and I'm pretty sure its been said before BT favour Alcatel DSLAMs.
I wish Be would sort themselves out, no new exchanges activated in over a month now. If they ever catch up and activate us left behind (was due in April, then May, then July, then it just didn't happen with no new ETA) it will be interesting to see what DSLAM they use.
I wish Be would sort themselves out, no new exchanges activated in over a month now. If they ever catch up and activate us left behind (was due in April, then May, then July, then it just didn't happen with no new ETA) it will be interesting to see what DSLAM they use.
Thanks for the info mstombs - this will make a nice addition to the Router Diagnostic software
Edit: got mstombs' name wrong
Edit: got mstombs' name wrong
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Some posters on another forum were of the opinion that matching your router chipset with that of the DSLAM, especially for ADSL2+, gives better performance. Not found this personally as I am only on a ADSL connection.kungfumaster9 wrote:Just used this to check mine and it looks like I'm on a TI DSLAM (BT). Do certain DSLAMs provide better performance than others?
I think this should be a consideration if buying a new router - but ISP configuration and firmware versions probably have a big impact too. TalkTalk have tried to play safe with supplying modems from the same manufacturer as their LLU DSLAMs.eMuNiX wrote:Some posters on another forum were of the opinion that matching your router chipset with that of the DSLAM, especially for ADSL2+, gives better performance. Not found this personally as I am only on a ADSL connection.
From the same source of the info in this thread, here's what can happen with incompatible chipsets:-
http://apcmag.com/6143/optus_admits_bro ... rk_problem
The same DSLAM as mine, which has locked up once for a couple of weeks - was it my fiddling with firmware?...
Just a note that version 1.3.3 of the Router Diagnostic tool now identifies the ISP hardware
I also found this and combined the two lists in to a single file. That way it is easier to keep the Router Diagnostic up-to-date.
The current table is as follows:
I also found this and combined the two lists in to a single file. That way it is easier to keep the Router Diagnostic up-to-date.
The current table is as follows:
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ALCB=Alcatel (now ST Micro)
ANDV=Analog Devices
BDCM=Broadcom
GSPN=Globespan
IFTN=Infineon
STMI=ST Micro
TMMB=Thomson Multimedia Broadband
TSTC=Texas Instruments
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Router Diag 1.3.3
I just get "unexpected error" when I run the exe. Am I doing something wrong ?
Hmmm
As to the .exe erroring is it at startup or when doing something (select a checkbox, clicking a button etc). Do you have the prerequites installed (all listed on Neo's page)?
Router wrote: ATUC Vendor Code: 50000000 ATUC Revision: 2
It doesn't mean a lot to me...Router Diagnostic wrote: ISP Hardware = P
As to the .exe erroring is it at startup or when doing something (select a checkbox, clicking a button etc). Do you have the prerequites installed (all listed on Neo's page)?
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Re: Router Diag 1.3.3
Do you get an error number? Is that the complete description?KeithSloan wrote:I just get "unexpected error" when I run the exe. Am I doing something wrong ?
That's not in the list of known hardware manufacturers so it wouldn't be able to determine the full name. The actual line should read in the diagnostic:SyBorg wrote:ATUC Vendor Code: 50000000
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ISP Hardware = P [unknown]
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Unexpected Error
The message as above was all that I got. I tried with and without firewall.
I missed the bit about prerequisites, too far down the page for me to spot.
I am missing shdocvw.oca which seems strange as the dll that uses it is there. Did I do something wrong? I cannot see where to get shdocvw.oca from? Tried searching internet.
Pretty sure I installed Virtual Basic cos I tried some of the routines in the past. My downloads\Virtual Basic\ has VB6.0 KB2908 87-X86 and vbrun60.sp6 and I assume I have run both in the past.
I missed the bit about prerequisites, too far down the page for me to spot.
I am missing shdocvw.oca which seems strange as the dll that uses it is there. Did I do something wrong? I cannot see where to get shdocvw.oca from? Tried searching internet.
Pretty sure I installed Virtual Basic cos I tried some of the routines in the past. My downloads\Virtual Basic\ has VB6.0 KB2908 87-X86 and vbrun60.sp6 and I assume I have run both in the past.
Nice job NeoNeo wrote:Just a note that version 1.3.3 of the Router Diagnostic tool now identifies the ISP hardware
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ISP Hardware = Infineon
Can't help with installation - just works out of the box for me - not reformatted/re-installed XP PRO for over 3 years...
Re: Unexpected Error
It's part of Internet Explorer so it should be installed if you are using IE (or have installed/used IE in the past).KeithSloan wrote:I am missing shdocvw.oca which seems strange as the dll that uses it is there. Did I do something wrong? I cannot see where to get shdocvw.oca from? Tried searching internet.
Do you get the same problem with version 1.3.1?
Thanksmstombs wrote:Nice job Neo
All you have to do is click on the Software entry of the menu and then it's the first item Not sure how it could be much easiermstombs wrote:Had to rummage around your site to find the new download though...
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um well I have to admit I looked on this site first, then jumped to your site via a RUC link - didn't see that big button in your sig! Then got attracted by the phone thingy...Neo wrote:All you have to do is click on the Software entry of the menu and then it's the first item Not sure how it could be much easiermstombs wrote:Had to rummage around your site to find the new download though...
I think you should treat yourself to a sticky in the software forum and and an entry in the downloads page on this site!