RouterTech Firmware 2.95 Discussion

[thechief]

This a Sphairon AR860 -> http://www.sphairon.com/en/products/ads ... ar860.html
And yes i'm running routertech-ar7rd-lite-1port-firmware-20110103 / pspboot on it. Should i try the regular version for 1-port routers ?

If the Lite version works for you, then there is no reason to change it just because of this cosmetic issue. The full version has dsp7.5, and so may not have that issue - but the trade-off is free memory. I don't think that the cosmetic problem is worth the memory trade-off.

[der_Kief]

For sure that routertech-ar7rd-pspboot-1port-firmware-20110103 has dsp7.5 drivers as default for 2MB non wireless flash devices such as the AR860 ?
In the past (when there was no light version) i have used the full version without any problems. Maybe because i used the AR860 only as a modem.

der_Kief

[thechief]

For sure that routertech-ar7rd-pspboot-1port-firmware-20110103 has dsp7.5 drivers as default for 2MB non wireless flash devices such as the AR860 ?

Yes.

In the past (when there was no light version) i have used the full version without any problems. Maybe because i used the AR860 only as a modem.

That should be ok. But you will notice the impact of the memory overhead when you try to use the web interface.

[der_Kief]

Thanks for fast reply and clarification
Maybe i give it a try this evening.

der_Kief

[der_Kief]

FYI
I just installed routertech-ar7rd-pspboot-1port-firmware-20110103 on my AR860 and no problems at all.
Now Path Mode is displayed correctly as Fastpath. So as already assumed the bug with the "Lite" version
is about the tiatm driver.
This is from the RSL system log:

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Mode: Fastpath ADSL 2+
ATM Driver version:[7.05.01.00]
DSL HAL version: [7.05.01.00]
DSP Datapump version: [7.05.00.20] Annex B
SAR HAL version: [01.07.2c]
PDSP Firmware version:[0.54]
Chipset ID: [Ohio250(7200/7100A2)]

der_Kief

[thechief]

Is there any difference in connection speed?

[der_Kief]

Is there any difference in connection speed?

Its about the same.
But theres no advantage to use the lite versiona at least for me. But maybe thats because i use it only as a modem !

der_Kief

PS: Any tweaks to reduce memory consumption ?

[thechief]

PS: Any tweaks to reduce memory consumption ?

firmware-faq/#optimise

[der_Kief]

Is it possible to view/edit the freememory.sh script and if yes which tool to use ? I didn't found an editor like nano or vi.
I ask because the freememory.sh script also disables the http server which i dont want to be disabled.

der_Kief

[thechief]

The filesystem is read-only, so you can't edit it. Why not just start the http server again?

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start_httpd.sh

PS: you can view it of course (use the "cat" command).

[sandman06]

is there a way for me to access the webgui to view dsl stats in bridged mode ?

[der_Kief]

btw.
how much CRC errors dependent on time are acceptable ?

der_Kief

[mstombs]

btw.
how much CRC errors dependent on time are acceptable ?

der_Kief

How long is a piece of string? Some errors are inevitable, more error correction possible with interleaved - "FEC" is I believe a corrected error. At some point the drivers give up and resync, the latest drivers if supported by your ISP may be able to dynamically rate-adjust - which I guess means they stop using 'frequency bins' with high error rates. With noise below this threshold the CRC count may help you to optimize router cabling/location to minimize - burst of errors are common. Have you tried the "RouterStatsLogger" and seen the graphs which may give a clue as to noise sources?

[der_Kief]

I know its difficult to answer this but i thought maybe there is a clue in what range errors are normal respectively acceptable.

....the latest drivers if supported by your ISP may be able to dynamically rate-adjust...

Do you mean "Seamless Rate Adaption" ? This is not supported by my ISP

...Have you tried the "RouterStatsLogger" and seen the graphs which may give a clue as to noise sources?

No abnormality here.

Maybe i forgot to say that i'm not affected by errors this is only out of curiosity.

der_Kief

[sandman06]

does routertech support vdsl= ITU G.993.1 or even vdsl2 ITU G.993.2


I see it in the modem tab category. Does the TI chipset support the protocol.

My telephone exchange is due to be upgraded to vdsl for BT infiinity. I really want to keep routertech modem I have

any ideas guys ?