NSW Wollongong - PPPoE dropping semi regular this last week

[GateheaD]

Hello,
Currently stuck on ADSL2 via the Wollongong exchange, copper path is very short and I receive excellent service 99.9% of the time.
In the last few days I have been receiving a number of PPPoE dropouts on my router - Isolation and new hardware all receiving the same thing.
I run Gargoyle on my home router which will automatically reestablish the connection after 30s-2 minutes, same experience on both a stock $20 modem router job from the store and a legacy DDWRT router.
Line SYNC isn't lost at all during this time, just the PPPoE connection.

I know they are doing a fair bit of work in this area with NBN establishments and go lives in this period, just wanted to check if I'm an outlier or this is to be expected in Wollongong for the new few days.


Thanks,
Rohan

[ShaminG]

Hello,
Currently stuck on ADSL2 via the Wollongong exchange, copper path is very short and I receive excellent service 99.9% of the time.
In the last few days I have been receiving a number of PPPoE dropouts on my router - Isolation and new hardware all receiving the same thing.
I run Gargoyle on my home router which will automatically reestablish the connection after 30s-2 minutes, same experience on both a stock $20 modem router job from the store and a legacy DDWRT router.
Line SYNC isn't lost at all during this time, just the PPPoE connection.
I know they are doing a fair bit of work in this area with NBN establishments and go lives in this period, just wanted to check if I'm an outlier or this is to be expected in Wollongong for the new few days.
Thanks,
Rohan

NBN work may affect other services, but our supplier has not marked any planned issues in the area. Looking at the dropouts, could you please check the PSTN in isolation and see if the dial tone is clear. Also have you tried the modem in isolation?

[grantek]

Hi, I've been experiencing the same problem in Albion Park over the last few days, usually in peak periods:

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Jan 25 19:37:43 pinto pppd[30655]: Connection terminated.
Jan 25 20:27:17 pinto pppd[30655]: Connection terminated.
Jan 25 20:49:56 pinto pppd[30655]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 16:53:30 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 16:56:41 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 17:43:53 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 19:06:10 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 19:07:49 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 19:32:06 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 19:35:43 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 21:05:40 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 21:24:32 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 21:27:24 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 26 22:57:57 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 16:01:21 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 17:58:59 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 18:06:59 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 19:47:53 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 20:29:45 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 20:49:57 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:03:49 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:07:40 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:09:17 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:16:51 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:17:40 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:19:19 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:22:29 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:28:05 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:31:25 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:39:02 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:47:33 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:51:11 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:58:13 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 21:59:45 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 22:02:28 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.
Jan 27 22:17:53 pinto pppd[2130]: Connection terminated.

So obviously nothing to do with direct construction work which would occur during business hours. As shown in the logs there is quite a big disturbance happening about now.

[ShaminG]

I've been experiencing the same problem in Albion Park over the last few days, usually in peak periods:

Best thing is to have the matters investigated separately. Kindly go with the basic troubleshooting and let us know if any further investigation is required.

[shakows]

Exact same issue I'm having, but I'm off the Narara Exchance

DSL is perfectly fine, but PPPoE times out and the session drops, seems pretty bad tonight

Current month 642:03 127,63 8,26 119,37 77
Last month 743:59 264,13 28,07 236,06 1

1 Disconnection Last month, 77 this month, of which 72 are this week

[ShaminG]

Exact same issue I'm having, but I'm off the Narara Exchance

DSL is perfectly fine, but PPPoE times out and the session drops, seems pretty bad tonight

Current month 642:03 127,63 8,26 119,37 77
Last month 743:59 264,13 28,07 236,06 1

1 Disconnection Last month, 77 this month, of which 72 are this week

Symptoms may be similar as you are reporting dropouts. However, please note that the 3 service reported so far in the thread are connected in to 3 different exchanges. Hence, please follow the basic TS and report us if any investigation is required on your individual services.

[shakows]

Tonight's recent drop-outs

27.01.15 22:45:44 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:43:58 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:39:31 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:37:23 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:34:51 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:30:42 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:28:28 Internet connection cleared.

I cant see earlier as I rebooted my router, but stats show 34 disconnections since 6pm, but only 1 from 6am to 6pm

DSL has been up with no errors since rebooting

[KavindaS]

Tonight's recent drop-outs

27.01.15 22:45:44 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:43:58 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:39:31 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:37:23 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:34:51 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:30:42 Internet connection cleared.
27.01.15 22:28:28 Internet connection cleared.

I cant see earlier as I rebooted my router, but stats show 34 disconnections since 6pm, but only 1 from 6am to 6pm

DSL has been up with no errors since rebooting

Hi,
As I have checked according to your service, there are no network related issue has been reported according to your service through the supplier infrastructure. Therefore if the issue persists, as informed by Shamin above, Contact Exetel after completing the troubleshooting. You may contact us via 0280301000 / 1300788141 or email - residentialsupport@exetel.com.au

[shakows]

Had two more drops outs and then at 22:50 and after that no more since

Service was fine till about 5pm

Ill log a fault tomorrow

[GateheaD]

Have tested the phone like quality during a heavy black out period (7-9pm) and it sounded fine as far as a phone line goes anyway.
Due to this & the link light being active i'm not sure this is a physical problem.

I'll be away from the area until friday so I wont be able to follow up until then.

Thanks,
Rohan

[shakows]

I never loose DSL sync when I have dropouts

Dropouts were occurring very heavily around 9-1050pm last night
Then it was perfect till now

Had a dropout at 1604 and then 1612

On the phone to support, 18 in queue with a 30 min wait time estimated

[GateheaD]

On the phone to support, 18 in queue with a 30 min wait time estimated

Let me know how it goes, I'm unable to test anything at the moment as I'm on the road but if it turns out to be a problem from their end I can worry less about whats broken.

[shakows]

Do you have a list of times its dropped out yesterday and today?

I lost some of times earlier last night but my list is

[shakows]

Support checked my Auth details were consistent on all their servers

They also changed my IP address to completely different subnet range
From 220.x.x.x to 115.x.x.x

Will wait and see what happens tonight

[machine]

6.45pm today myself and other friends on Wollongong exchange UNABLE to authenticate.

Must be some problem as there was over twenty people in queue waiting for tech help!

joined queue at 6.50pm and estimated hold time is still 37 mins, been on phone for 25 mins already!