RouterTech Firmware 2.94 Discussion

[thechief]

I see. Well, there is no problem as far as I am aware. As I said, what is reported is normally accurate.

In any case, I wouldn't worry about it.

[der_Kief]

I see. Well, there is no problem as far as I am aware. As I said, what is reported is normally accurate.

In any case, I wouldn't worry about it.

OK, you are the chief

But nevertheless there is something wrong with version 2.94.

der_Kief

[thechief]

But nevertheless there is something wrong with version 2.94.

If you say so.

[mstombs]

@der_Kief

Do you gave a record which ATM and DSL drivers you use in either version? I recall you use AnnexB which doesn't get tested that well in UK!

There have been issues in past with mismatched ATM/DSL reporting fastpath/interleave incorrectly (but we assumed long since fixed!) - a second check is to see which entry errors get reported in.

As far as I know there is little the user can do to select fastpath/interleave, it is set by ISP policy and by negotiation between the ISP DSLAM and the router DSP driver. My ISP only seems to allow fastpath if your connection is stable and running at the highest speed/ lowest margin (6dB). Rebooting the router to test firmwares can lead to reduced speed as the robot does its stuff!

Interleave is supposed to be more robust allowing for better error correction (without retransmits), at the expense of latency, but there are many possible levels of interleave - a new DSP driver may negotiate a link with an optimum level that doesn't have significant effect on latency (see with ping).

My current stats, since last reboot

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Firmware version: 	RouterTech_3.6.0D_20100818_2.94 (psbl-4mb-flash; 20100818102654)
System Uptime: 	130 hours 20 minutes
DSL Status: 	Connected
DSL Speed: 	1020/16625kbps
Ethernet: 	Connected
WAN IP Address: ...
WAN Uptime: 	130hr 16min 17sec ("TalkTalk") 

Modem Status
	
Connection Status 	  	Connected
Ds Rate (Kbps) 	  	16625
Us Rate (Kbps) 	  	1020
DS Margin 	  	6
US Margin 	  	9
DS Line Attenuation 	  	19
US Line Attenuation 	  	9
Trained Modulation 	  	ADSL_2plus
LOS Errors 	  	0
Peak Cell Rate 	  	2405 cells per sec
CRC Rx Fast 	  	0
CRC Tx Fast 	  	0
CRC Rx Interleaved 	  	3572
CRC Tx Interleaved 	  	0
Path Mode 	  	Interleaved

ATM Driver 	  	7.05.01.00
DSL Datapump 	  	7.05.01.00 Annex A

[SoundsGreat]

Hi,

:welcome:

RouterTech firmware doesn't automatically control the status led, even if you configure the router with the correct Led.conf file. If you just want it to flash to confirm the firmware is running then this can be done with an RT_cmd_x and something like "Led status 2" - there are other posts about this for DLink routers.

Thanks for fast reply and a second warm welcome !!! I will look into the threads to get more info on this issue !

The only thing that disturbs me is that since new version Path Mode is Interleaved instead of Fastpath

Mine says the same too !!!

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Firmware version: 	RouterTech_3.6.0D_20100818_2.94 (Adam2; 20100818103048)
System Uptime: 	2 hours 22 minutes
DSL Status: 	Connected
DSL Speed: 	511/2042kbps
Ethernet: 	Connected
WAN IP Address: 	("BSNL_BB") ("connection1") ("connection2") ("connection3") ("connection4") ("connection5") ("connection6") ("connection7")
WAN Uptime: 	("BSNL_BB") ("connection1") ("connection2") ("connection3") ("connection4") ("connection5") ("connection6") ("connection7") 

Modem Status
	
Connection Status 	  	Connected
Ds Rate (Kbps) 	  	2042
Us Rate (Kbps) 	  	511
DS Margin 	  	29
US Margin 	  	25
DS Line Attenuation 	  	15
US Line Attenuation 	  	8
Trained Modulation 	  	ADSL_2plus
LOS Errors 	  	0
Peak Cell Rate 	  	1205 cells per sec
CRC Rx Fast 	  	0
CRC Tx Fast 	  	0
CRC Rx Interleaved 	  	0
CRC Tx Interleaved 	  	2
Path Mode 	  	Interleaved
DSL Statistics
	
Near End F4 Loop Back Count 	  	0
Near End F5 Loop Back Count 	  	0

Regards.

[thechief]

WAN IP Address: ("BSNL_BB") ("connection1") ("connection2") ("connection3") ("connection4") ("connection5") ("connection6") ("connection7")
WAN Uptime: ("BSNL_BB") ("connection1") ("connection2") ("connection3") ("connection4") ("connection5") ("connection6") ("connection7")

This is completed nonsense, and shows that something is seriously wrong.

Connect to the router with telnet or ssh, and run "ver". Then post the output here.

[SoundsGreat]

Hi,

This is completed nonsense,

Complete ? or Completed ??? coz completed doesn't make any sense !!

shows that something is seriously wrong.

Well blow me down , Except for the lousy speed I have not had any issues with it !! But since you are the Boss Am posting what you've asked me to !

Here it goes

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*********************************************************
*   ROUTERTECH AR7RD ADSL ROUTER (LAN, 1-PORT, USB)     *
*********************************************************


BusyBox v1.17.1 (2010-08-18 10:30:00 BST) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

RouterTech firmware release: Firmware release version mismatch ("error: error_co
de=-1, err_msg=There is no module 'routertech'" vs "2.94"). Please reset to defa
ults!
Linux version 2.4.17_mvl21-malta-mips_fp_le (developers@RouterTech.Org) #1 Wed A
ug 18 10:28:02 BST 2010
BUILD=RouterTech_3.6.0D_20100818_2.94
VERSION=3.6.0D-RouterTech-1P-Adam2
BOARD=AR7RD
TARGET=Adam2
FSSTAMP=20100818103048
Ethernet ports: 1
Core logic version: 3.6.0D
Boot Loader: Adam2 v0.22.02
ATM Driver version:[7.05.01.00]
DSL HAL version: [7.05.01.00]
DSP Datapump version: [7.05.01.00] Annex A
SAR HAL version: [01.07.2c]
PDSP Firmware version:[0.54]
Chipset ID: [7300/7300A]
Upstream rate (kbps):  511
Downstream rate (kbps):  2042
Trained Modulation: ADSL_2plus
Path Mode: Interleaved
System uptime: 1 hr 27 min - 0 day(s), 1 hour(s), 27 minute(s), and 46 second(s)
 (system 98% idle)
WAN uptime: 1hr 26min 36sec
WAN IP address: 117.***.**.58
Bandwidth usage:
        Downloads : 28.7775 MB
        Uploads   : 220.1742 MB
Line attenuation:
        DS Line Attenuation:    15      DS Margin:              31
        US Line Attenuation:    8       US Margin:              25
Memory usage:
        In active use : 43% of 14276 kb
        Available     : 57% (8248 kb) of 14276 kb (of which 5608 kb is marked as
 "Inactive" and 2640 kb is free)
Environment fragmentation:
        Fragmentation level is "14" (out of 65 records). The threshold is "30".
Connection information: connection0 mux0 encaps0 BSNL_BB encaps0 pppoe
connection1 mux1 encaps1 connection1 encaps1 bridge
connection2 mux2 encaps2 connection2 encaps2 bridge
connection3 mux3 encaps3 connection3 encaps3 bridge
connection4 mux4 encaps4 connection4 encaps4 bridge
connection5 mux5 encaps5 connection5 encaps5 bridge
connection6 mux6 encaps6 connection6 encaps6 bridge
connection7 mux7 encaps7 connection7 encaps7 bridge

After I saw the report that first thing that I noticed was

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RouterTech firmware release: Firmware release version mismatch ("error: error_co
de=-1, err_msg=There is no module 'routertech'" vs "2.94"). Please reset to defa
ults!

Does this mean that I just need to set the modem to default and reprogram ?

Please let me know whats to be done in case you find any issues with it ! Like I said apart from the pathetic speed I have no other issues, Yes except one more which Am not sure its the FW or so, The problem is the DNS server will automatically set to a default one after reboot inspite me specifically changing it to google and saving the settings !

Regards.

[thechief]

I meant "complete" nonsense.

Did you reset to defaults after upgrading? Why do you have so many active connections? That will cause nothing but trouble.

Also, you need to defragment your environment.

[SoundsGreat]

Hi,

I meant "complete" nonsense.

Yes thought so !

Did you reset to defaults after upgrading? Why do you have so many active connections? That will cause nothing but trouble.

Yes I did it now,I might've missed it in all the headache's that I was dealing ! thanks ton for pointing it out !!

Also, you need to defragment your environment.

Done deal, I have defraged the router !

Here's the latest details.

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RouterTech.AR7RD login: root
Password:

*********************************************************
*   ROUTERTECH AR7RD ADSL ROUTER (LAN, 1-PORT, USB)     *
*********************************************************

RouterTech firmware release: 2.94
Linux version 2.4.17_mvl21-malta-mips_fp_le (developers@RouterTech.Org) #1 Wed A
ug 18 10:28:02 BST 2010
BUILD=RouterTech_3.6.0D_20100818_2.94
VERSION=3.6.0D-RouterTech-1P-Adam2
BOARD=AR7RD
TARGET=Adam2
FSSTAMP=20100818103048
Ethernet ports: 1
Core logic version: 3.6.0D
Boot Loader: Adam2 v0.22.02
ATM Driver version:[7.05.01.00]
DSL HAL version: [7.05.01.00]
DSP Datapump version: [7.05.01.00] Annex A
SAR HAL version: [01.07.2c]
PDSP Firmware version:[0.54]
Chipset ID: [7300/7300A]
Upstream rate (kbps):  511
Downstream rate (kbps):  2042
Trained Modulation: ADSL_2plus
Path Mode: Interleaved
System uptime: 0 hr 18 min - 0 day(s), 0 hour(s), 18 minute(s), and 58 second(s)
 (system 93% idle)
WAN uptime: 0hr 17min 28sec
WAN IP address: 117.***.**.112
Bandwidth usage:
        Downloads : 6.3583 MB
        Uploads   : 31.4847 MB
Line attenuation:
        DS Line Attenuation:    15      DS Margin:              31
        US Line Attenuation:    8       US Margin:              24
Memory usage:
        In active use : 45% of 14276 kb
        Available     : 55% (7880 kb) of 14276 kb (of which 5468 kb is marked as
 "Inactive" and 2412 kb is free)
Environment fragmentation:
        The environment does not seem to be fragmented.
Connection information: connection1 mux1 encaps1 BSNL_BB 0:35 pppoe

One Quick question,

Available : 55% (7880 kb) of 14276 kb (of which 5468 kb is marked as
"Inactive" and 2412 kb is free)

Is this something to worry bout ? I mean does that just mean the router is not using that portion of the memory or something else ?

But one problem is still persistant,the one I mentioned earlier !! no matter what I do the DNS seems to going back to the default ! I check or uncheck the DNS Proxy it comes back to its original values.

Regards.

[thechief]

Did you do a "Save all" after changing the DNS settings?

Did you tick "Use Peer DNS" in your ISP connection page?

[mstombs]

One Quick question,

Available : 55% (7880 kb) of 14276 kb (of which 5468 kb is marked as
"Inactive" and 2412 kb is free)

Is this something to worry bout ? I mean does that just mean the router is not using that portion of the memory or something else ?

Its good - bad things happen when free memory is low!

But one problem is still persistant,the one I mentioned earlier !! no matter what I do the DNS seems to going back to the default ! I check or uncheck the DNS Proxy it comes back to its original values.

Regards.

In connection setup screen untick "use peer DNS", if you do not want the auto one supplied by your ISP to be used, see also readmes other additional dns servers can also be used.

[SoundsGreat]

Hi,

Its good - bad things happen when free memory is low!

Chief let me make it clear, Am sorry if I have not made it clear ! The question was, It says certain part of the memory is active which means its not working (at least according to me) so should this be a cause of worry ?? I know just like our PC more RAM means smoother running of the system !

So this "INACTIVE" thing is what I wanted to clarify with you !!

In connection setup screen untick "use peer DNS", if you do not want the auto one supplied by your ISP to be used, see also readmes other additional dns servers can also be used.

I have managed to set the DNS Server , I had although unchecked the peer DNS it didn't work ,But since your advice to defrag the memory and restting the modem,after couple of reboots its now locked to the Google DNS which I wanted !!

Thanks a million for all the help !

Regards.

[thechief]

Inactive memory is no problem. It means that it can be made free if necessary.

[SoundsGreat]

Hi,

Inactive memory is no problem. It means that it can be made free if necessary.

Okie dokie, Thanks once again !


Am not sure whether its a right place or a thread to ask but I have one more question to ask !! Not related to the modem but my Router,

I have a D-Link DI-524 Router with Hardware V 4 Board ! Am unable to update it to the latest firmware no matter what ! I tried various Bin files but to no avail ! I checked for solutions all over the net but couldn't find much except for the info that this router can be flashed with the newer model W1130 Firmware, I tried that to but nothing !

I tried to search for a dedicated utility for the same but again hit a dead end with no such stuff ! So as a last option Am posting here !

If its not a problem can give me some clues as to why or point me towards a direction where I might be able to get some solutions ??

Regards

[hejian2150663]