So currently my internet connection is from Xfinity with 2000mb download and about 350mb upload. I use the nanopi r6s running openwrt snapshot for sqm. I was wondering if it’s worth while to upgrade to an x86 router over my current arm architect nano for my almost multi-gig speed. I’ve heard x86 nics are better at handling double gig and above speeds. I’m still new to this open source stuff so I would really appreciate some feedback on if it’s a proper decision or should I just stick to my nano for now.
Are you CPU-bound with your current setup? If not, what advantage does new hardware offer?
Well the nano r6s is an 8 core arm. It’s power efficient but it’s not consistent at handling my speeds. I’m not sure if bufferbloat optimization will be better on the intel n100 x86 but the n100 can do 1400mbps with cake with only 30-40 cpu utilization on every core.
If you’re currently CPU-bound, upgrading the hardware can help. I bought a more powerful AMD Ryzen based mini PC for SQM and snort. I don’t know what the N100 can do.
What cpu did it have and how has the SQM results been on it so far? I have a friend who just shipped me his N100 to trial. I’ll see if I see any results with it or not.
It’s a Ryzen 7 5800U and has plenty of CPU for SQM and snort on my 1 G line.
First measure using speed.cloudflare.com if you have a problem to fix at all...
I use waveform tests but idk how credible they are.
I see. I just checked them out, unfortunately for me they only have 2 lan ports. I need something with at least 3 or 4
OK, what grade you get wired to provider's ethernet port? In principle any modern PC will do gigabit sqm or 10gbit fq_codel, ids is unpredictable, you need to duplicate/mirror traffic to it running on independent PC or in a VM
When I had the isp gateway I was getting around D grade bufferbloat. Now I use a cable modem that is nothing more. Even without SQM in place and no shapers on each interface my max ping and jitter is in the hundreds of ms range. Even when I do use SQM the numbers are super inconsistent. I get that cakes job isn’t really to minimize jitter (even though it still does) but maintain stable latency and reduce spikes. I still see very inconsistent spikes.
Naw, two is enough. Then go with a managed switch.
What do you get connecting a laptop to closest ethernet socket to provider?
On my pc it’s always hit or miss. Max ping on each download and upload is like 120ms or so. Unloaded is very inconsistent but I can’t change that. Usually unloaded will be 14ms on one test but the next few tests it’s jumping 25-38ms. It must be Xfinity infrastructure as two-three years ago I would get a constant 13ms ping and that was with a lower plan.
Use Firefox for the waveform bufferbloat test. Chromium based browsers are notorious for inconsistent results on that test. It has to do with the power saving the browsers try to do. Firefox is basically in performance mode at all times(unless otherwise configured).
Double check your modems information page, make sure you don't have a bunch of incorrectables. I had issues with my line quality, ended up being a bad drop from the plant. My old drop cable was burnt up, and the plant connection was full of rust. They replaced the coax and cleaned the plant connections- rock steady now.
I also got rid of the powered splitter that was installed for when the previous owners had cable TV installed. The powered splitters introduce some noise into the coax.
Last but not least get a -70db moca filter and put on the line as it comes into the house. Preferably get a moca filter with a lug to put your ground line onto.
Yes I’ve had Xfinity come here multiple times. Due to the fact that some techs didn’t really care to find an issue. On the speed tests from cloud flare I mainly get 0 packet loss but sometimes I’ll get .7-.10 percent of it. I do get frequent T3 timeouts though. At least one a day which I tried to get fixed by 3 techs a couple months ago but same issue. Had the supervisor come out and they replaced the tap but they never replaced the outside cable. Just the connectors and splitters if needed. Right now I don’t have splitters and I did remove the moca filter as I do not use cable tv or anything. Just Internet. Is it worth to add in the moca? The tech said I didn’t need anything last time. Power levels are good on downstream. The first like 5-8 are like 6 db which is high. Before they peaked around 3-5 db.
I see. I just use the default Microsoft edge on my pc
I can almost guarantee there is probably an issue with your current outside line. And have the techs use a wire brush to clean the coax contacts on the plant outside. The plant is what the cable box outside is called where your outside line connects. You can make a specific request to have a new outside line pulled. Do that.
Absolutely use a moca filter. If you have a neighbor who is using moca boxes in their house, it can back feed through the coax to the plant. Then interfere with your connection.
I knew I always had a problem but the techs never wanted to acknowledge it. I did have the supervisor contact me after many tech visits that he wanted to bring his team out there and see what was going on. I just never understand why some techs just don’t bother to help.