Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality in VOIP Tech Chat http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r12341387 en Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:47:02 EDT Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:47:02 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12361981 voiplover :
said by voiplover See Profile:

Download and run ping plotter and Belarc Adviser, then post your results along with your ISP, connection, network config...
Some one here will then probably be able to help. :)
Good Luck.
Next time I'll make sure that I ask someone to use Belarc Adviser to just show the ports that maybe blocked!
My bad. :uhh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12361981 Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:10:54 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12358659 KeysCapt :
said by invisiongraf See Profile:

How do you go back and edit a post?
That has been done for you. Please do not post evidence of software piracy here, or elsewhere on the site.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12358659 Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:50:50 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12358362 aaronfitz : :D
Wow. Just.. wow. I don't see why you thought a Belarc output was needed here, much less forgot to take out your pirated cd keys.

Nevertheless, I looked at that ping plotter output, and agree with dgoner See Profile
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This signature space is for sale. I need to gather as much money as I can to cover tuition ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12358362 Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:26:16 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12347165 Skywise : .]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12347165 Mon, 10 Jan 2005 19:42:57 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12346508 dgoner : LOL Not to make fun of you but posting that was priceless :) You really need to edit that post with the blacklisted (illegal) Windows XP key.

Sample Information
"1/9/2005 3:12:21 PM",6,39,102,*,*,*,*,*,753,*,*,*,*,1012
"1/9/2005 3:12:36 PM",2,51,63,481,561,590,591,562,629,643,646,650,633,623
"1/9/2005 3:12:51 PM",2,39,57,440,457,472,464,588,608,597,581,595,603,628
"1/9/2005 3:13:06 PM",2,39,78,638,620,673,669,826,766,916,747,*,741,749
"1/9/2005 3:13:21 PM",2,38,49,729,*,747,*,797,*,765,757,746,741,729
"1/9/2005 3:13:36 PM",2,45,45,507,518,520,516,628,793,841,647,674,680,684
"1/9/2005 3:13:51 PM",2,48,49,594,669,732,765,683,689,688,697,696,693,701
"1/9/2005 3:14:06 PM",2,45,47,642,655,643,656,749,740,755,757,737,*,719
"1/9/2005 3:14:21 PM",2,51,91,375,387,417,429,491,440,546,462,433,433,444
"1/9/2005 3:14:36 PM",2,42,56,769,751,767,769,936,823,863,844,838,837,822
"1/9/2005 3:14:51 PM",2,40,81,504,501,485,496,487,493,438,422,429,410,427
"1/9/2005 3:15:06 PM",2,38,64,439,547,572,598,594,581,575,595,588,569,604
"1/9/2005 3:15:21 PM",2,46,44,565,569,558,539,713,557,553,542,600,591,562
"1/9/2005 3:15:36 PM",2,42,55,684,666,705,687,754,730,940,738,734,715,714
"1/9/2005 3:15:51 PM",2,47,48,265,286,294,308,370,369,346,340,392,373,398
"1/9/2005 3:16:06 PM",2,43,52,589,581,616,590,663,765,653,636,681,663,634
"1/9/2005 3:16:21 PM",2,39,49,557,581,604,585,605,609,650,637,656,642,682
"1/9/2005 3:16:36 PM",2,39,164,470,456,447,455,535,538,512,563,534,536,567
"1/9/2005 3:16:51 PM",2,39,53,94,103,107,96,223,154,242,209,194,184,172
"1/9/2005 3:17:06 PM",2,45,132,560,568,576,610,659,640,668,653,625,618,630
"1/9/2005 3:17:21 PM",3,41,167,220,234,294,269,295,461,338,317,316,328,306
"1/9/2005 3:17:36 PM",2,54,226,258,251,272,239,*,*,*,*,*,*,*
"1/9/2005 3:17:51 PM",2,54,121,396,456,464,461,483,462,582,452,455,436,439
"1/9/2005 3:18:06 PM",2,44,126,149,140,177,165,336,260,245,263,234,216,239
"1/9/2005 3:18:21 PM",3,46,118,155,148,159,140,217,226,226,207,206,243,249
"1/9/2005 3:18:36 PM",2,39,68,766,811,864,763,733,*,718,762,740,749,720
"1/9/2005 3:18:51 PM",3,47,221,361,373,371,397,*,430,628,429,492,525,*
"1/9/2005 3:19:06 PM",2,39,269,478,530,543,*,641,622,593,572,546,*,498
"1/9/2005 3:19:21 PM",2,39,93,370,377,368,362,508,489,505,486,532,518,507
"1/9/2005 3:19:36 PM",2,41,58,652,648,652,674,692,678,663,653,699,680,688
"1/9/2005 3:19:51 PM",2,44,53,551,683,589,539,588,673,603,561,545,547,547
"1/9/2005 3:20:07 PM",2,44,127,340,335,306,297,347,352,379,378,381,422,392
"1/9/2005 3:20:21 PM",2,39,73,643,703,673,661,*,*,697,708,706,666,665
"1/9/2005 3:20:36 PM",2,55,53,346,354,328,315,423,347,354,355,429,410,387
"1/9/2005 3:20:51 PM",2,41,129,267,250,296,338,431,409,606,375,397,417,391
"1/9/2005 3:21:06 PM",2,39,70,284,279,301,235,259,409,259,252,253,290,278
"1/9/2005 3:21:21 PM",2,38,46,253,242,255,246,245,228,202,198,213,218,216
"1/9/2005 3:21:36 PM",2,40,43,153,161,143,151,166,165,171,159,138,159,149
"1/9/2005 3:21:51 PM",2,44,64,115,107,134,115,178,240,211,189,168,180,210
"1/9/2005 3:22:06 PM",2,38,44,367,346,320,310,373,382,425,401,373,360,349
"1/9/2005 3:22:21 PM",2,39,46,141,179,286,271,235,490,372,358,346,337,310
"1/9/2005 3:22:36 PM",5,39,43,227,229,209,219,253,231,215,221,238,222,234
"1/9/2005 3:22:51 PM",2,48,51,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*
"1/9/2005 3:23:06 PM",2,41,71,197,189,166,175,369,381,385,372,378,376,395
"1/9/2005 3:23:21 PM",2,40,153,*,*,287,295,356,335,476,316,331,319,331
"1/9/2005 3:23:36 PM",2,37,49,582,564,710,847,893,964,869,853,*,862,957
"1/9/2005 3:23:51 PM",2,39,54,95,86,96,103,171,162,141,133,132,172,278
"1/9/2005 3:24:06 PM",2,39,76,64,68,70,71,274,131,126,157,178,172,145
"1/9/2005 3:24:21 PM",2,39,44,191,199,217,213,237,235,240,221,230,216,204

If these are your pings then they are pretty crappy and inconsistent for running VOIP. Some of them are nearly 1000 ms ouch... I tried running Vonage in the past on a Wireless ISP with very inconsistent and sometimes crappy (600+ ms) pings and I had horrible results. I think you need a better connection...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12346508 Mon, 10 Jan 2005 18:29:03 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12343939 IanR : There "should" be an "edit" button under each post, but you're right it's not there right now... Hmm maybe IM a moderator and request immediate help, thats the "hey mods" button under each post.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12343939 Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:13:34 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12343365 invisiongraf : How do you go back and edit a post?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12343365 Mon, 10 Jan 2005 11:53:02 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12343335 invisiongraf : Already did that. Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12343335 Mon, 10 Jan 2005 11:49:20 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12341929 ikon : Do you realize you just posted all of your (illegal) serial numbers/registration keys for products installed on your computer? You might want to edit your post and remove those...

As far as your call quality goes, your speed tests indicate a pretty slow line. Are you using a router? Is it capable of doing QoS? If so, enable it and set a high priority to your Packet8 port. It's a night and day difference for me, and many other VoIP users.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12341929 Mon, 10 Jan 2005 07:35:26 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12341387 anon : All you need to do is set a static ip on your Packet 8. YOu can also set the DMZ host on your router as well. That will solve all your quality issues, unless you live in a unincorporated area like the desert.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12341387 Mon, 10 Jan 2005 02:47:28 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337859 invisiongraf : My ISP is Green Cafe (not very helpful) on Verizon lines.

This is from PingPlotter
Host Information
1, -------------- ,192.168.2.1
2, -------------- ,172.16.2.1
3, -------------- ,208.15.19.2
4,sl-gw22-ana-5-0-TS15.sprintlink.net,144.232.191.77
5,sl-bb23-ana-12-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.1.105
6,sl-bb25-sj-9-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.20.159
7,sl-bb22-sj-12-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.3.209
8,sl-bb22-rly-11-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.20.187
9,sl-bb26-rly-12-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.14.174
10,sl-bb20-rly-12-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.7.249
11,sl-gw9-rly-8-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.14.22
12,sl-exped4-1-0.sprintlink.net,144.232.248.126
13, -------------- ,192.168.1.190
14,pingplotter.com,216.92.151.75

Sample Information
"1/9/2005 3:12:21 PM",6,39,102,*,*,*,*,*,753,*,*,*,*,1012
"1/9/2005 3:12:36 PM",2,51,63,481,561,590,591,562,629,643,646,650,633,623
"1/9/2005 3:12:51 PM",2,39,57,440,457,472,464,588,608,597,581,595,603,628
"1/9/2005 3:13:06 PM",2,39,78,638,620,673,669,826,766,916,747,*,741,749
"1/9/2005 3:13:21 PM",2,38,49,729,*,747,*,797,*,765,757,746,741,729
"1/9/2005 3:13:36 PM",2,45,45,507,518,520,516,628,793,841,647,674,680,684
"1/9/2005 3:13:51 PM",2,48,49,594,669,732,765,683,689,688,697,696,693,701
"1/9/2005 3:14:06 PM",2,45,47,642,655,643,656,749,740,755,757,737,*,719
"1/9/2005 3:14:21 PM",2,51,91,375,387,417,429,491,440,546,462,433,433,444
"1/9/2005 3:14:36 PM",2,42,56,769,751,767,769,936,823,863,844,838,837,822
"1/9/2005 3:14:51 PM",2,40,81,504,501,485,496,487,493,438,422,429,410,427
"1/9/2005 3:15:06 PM",2,38,64,439,547,572,598,594,581,575,595,588,569,604
"1/9/2005 3:15:21 PM",2,46,44,565,569,558,539,713,557,553,542,600,591,562
"1/9/2005 3:15:36 PM",2,42,55,684,666,705,687,754,730,940,738,734,715,714
"1/9/2005 3:15:51 PM",2,47,48,265,286,294,308,370,369,346,340,392,373,398
"1/9/2005 3:16:06 PM",2,43,52,589,581,616,590,663,765,653,636,681,663,634
"1/9/2005 3:16:21 PM",2,39,49,557,581,604,585,605,609,650,637,656,642,682
"1/9/2005 3:16:36 PM",2,39,164,470,456,447,455,535,538,512,563,534,536,567
"1/9/2005 3:16:51 PM",2,39,53,94,103,107,96,223,154,242,209,194,184,172
"1/9/2005 3:17:06 PM",2,45,132,560,568,576,610,659,640,668,653,625,618,630
"1/9/2005 3:17:21 PM",3,41,167,220,234,294,269,295,461,338,317,316,328,306
"1/9/2005 3:17:36 PM",2,54,226,258,251,272,239,*,*,*,*,*,*,*
"1/9/2005 3:17:51 PM",2,54,121,396,456,464,461,483,462,582,452,455,436,439
"1/9/2005 3:18:06 PM",2,44,126,149,140,177,165,336,260,245,263,234,216,239
"1/9/2005 3:18:21 PM",3,46,118,155,148,159,140,217,226,226,207,206,243,249
"1/9/2005 3:18:36 PM",2,39,68,766,811,864,763,733,*,718,762,740,749,720
"1/9/2005 3:18:51 PM",3,47,221,361,373,371,397,*,430,628,429,492,525,*
"1/9/2005 3:19:06 PM",2,39,269,478,530,543,*,641,622,593,572,546,*,498
"1/9/2005 3:19:21 PM",2,39,93,370,377,368,362,508,489,505,486,532,518,507
"1/9/2005 3:19:36 PM",2,41,58,652,648,652,674,692,678,663,653,699,680,688
"1/9/2005 3:19:51 PM",2,44,53,551,683,589,539,588,673,603,561,545,547,547
"1/9/2005 3:20:07 PM",2,44,127,340,335,306,297,347,352,379,378,381,422,392
"1/9/2005 3:20:21 PM",2,39,73,643,703,673,661,*,*,697,708,706,666,665
"1/9/2005 3:20:36 PM",2,55,53,346,354,328,315,423,347,354,355,429,410,387
"1/9/2005 3:20:51 PM",2,41,129,267,250,296,338,431,409,606,375,397,417,391
"1/9/2005 3:21:06 PM",2,39,70,284,279,301,235,259,409,259,252,253,290,278
"1/9/2005 3:21:21 PM",2,38,46,253,242,255,246,245,228,202,198,213,218,216
"1/9/2005 3:21:36 PM",2,40,43,153,161,143,151,166,165,171,159,138,159,149
"1/9/2005 3:21:51 PM",2,44,64,115,107,134,115,178,240,211,189,168,180,210
"1/9/2005 3:22:06 PM",2,38,44,367,346,320,310,373,382,425,401,373,360,349
"1/9/2005 3:22:21 PM",2,39,46,141,179,286,271,235,490,372,358,346,337,310
"1/9/2005 3:22:36 PM",5,39,43,227,229,209,219,253,231,215,221,238,222,234
"1/9/2005 3:22:51 PM",2,48,51,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*
"1/9/2005 3:23:06 PM",2,41,71,197,189,166,175,369,381,385,372,378,376,395
"1/9/2005 3:23:21 PM",2,40,153,*,*,287,295,356,335,476,316,331,319,331
"1/9/2005 3:23:36 PM",2,37,49,582,564,710,847,893,964,869,853,*,862,957
"1/9/2005 3:23:51 PM",2,39,54,95,86,96,103,171,162,141,133,132,172,278
"1/9/2005 3:24:06 PM",2,39,76,64,68,70,71,274,131,126,157,178,172,145
"1/9/2005 3:24:21 PM",2,39,44,191,199,217,213,237,235,240,221,230,216,204

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Computer Profile Summary
Computer Name: Invision (in WORKGROUP)
Profile Date: Sunday, January 09, 2005 3:20:47 PM
Advisor Version: 6.1f
Windows Logon: R W Triplett


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Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional (build 2600) Intel Corporation
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
1.50 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation D850GB AAA48535-903
Serial Number: IMGB12404601
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Intel Corp. GB85010A.86A.0058.P12.0104021715 04/02/2001
Drives Memory Modules c,d
245.85 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
106.02 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

DVDROM 1 0X [CD-ROM drive]
YAMAHA CRW2100E [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

IOMEGA ZIP 100 SCSI Disk Device -- drive 1
Maxtor 5 T040H4 SCSI Disk Device (40.98 GB) -- drive 2
Maxtor 6Y080P0 [Hard drive] (81.96 GB) -- drive 0, s/n Y2D8SNNE, rev YAR41BW0, SMART Status: Healthy
Maxtor 6Y120P0 [Hard drive] (122.94 GB) -- drive 3, s/n Y31AB49E, rev YAR41BW0, SMART Status: Healthy 512 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'J7J1' has 128 MB
Slot 'J7J2' has 128 MB
Slot 'J8J1' has 128 MB
Slot 'J8J2' has 128 MB
Local Drive Volumes

c: (on drive 0) 81.96 GB 72.86 GB free
d: (on drive 2) 40.96 GB 17.19 GB free
h: (on drive 3) 122.94 GB 15.97 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users Printers
local user accounts last logon
Administrator 12/4/2004 9:28:25 PM (admin)
R W Triplett 1/7/2005 12:17:24 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never

Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account AdobePS Acrobat Distiller on FILE:
EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 on USB001

Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(r) 82801BA Bus Master IDE Controller
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] RADEON 7200 SERIES [Display adapter]
KDS ion VS-19SN [Monitor] (17.4"vis, s/n KIAX0843009, November 1998)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Promise Technology Inc. Ultra IDE Controller
WinXP Promise Ultra133 TX2 (tm) IDE Controller
Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442
Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444 ATI WDM Rage Theater Video
ATI WDM Specialized MVD Codec
Game Port for Creative
SB PCI(WDM)
Communications Other Devices
Belkin 11Mbps Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter (F5D6001 V.2) #3
Network Card MAC Address: 00:30:BD:E0:4D:EE
Network IP Address: 192.168.2.85 / 24 HID-compliant consumer control device
HID-compliant consumer control device
HID-compliant device
USB Human Interface Device
USB Human Interface Device
HID Keyboard Device
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
HID-compliant mouse
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
Generic USB Hub
USB Composite Device
USB Printing Support
USB Root Hub
USB Root Hub
Virus Protection
McAfee VirusScan Version 9.0.10
Scan Engine Version 4.4.00
Last Disk Scan on Monday, January 03, 2005 1:06:30 PM
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This is from BroadbandReports.com test history

invisiongraf - Line status / Test History

Time (EST) Test Results.. Comment..
2005-01-09 17:34:48 Speed test @ dslreports-west1.speakeas 178/126 kbps
2005-01-09 17:17:20 Line quality 0% loss latency 96.5ms View..
2005-01-09 17:04:09 Speed test @ dslreports.linkline.com 96/130 kbps
2005-01-09 16:58:03 Speed test @ ec 129/122 kbps
2005-01-09 16:51:04 Line quality 0% loss latency 95.3ms View..
2004-12-02 23:27:18 Speed test @ dslreports.linkline.com 428/115 kbps
2004-12-02 11:52:16 Speed test @ dslreports.linkline.com 539/133 kbps
2004-12-02 11:36:59 Speed test @ dslreports-west1.speakeas 562/128 kbps
2004-12-02 11:35:44 Speed test @ dslreports-west1.speakeas 661/127 kbps
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337859 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:28:43 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337762 IanR : What's strange is that the symptons you mention are not those shared with others using a good broadband connection
Quote
muffled, break up, "staticky"
Unquote
For instance I see none of the three. My only VQ complaint is that P8 sounds a little "sharp", maybe better described at "metallic" as compared with a very good POTS line. But I have none of the break up, muffled or static type interference you mention.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337762 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:17:18 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337740 voiplover : Download and run ping plotter and Belarc Adviser, then post your results along with your ISP, connection, network config...
Some one here will then probably be able to help. :)
Good Luck. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337740 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:13:47 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337691 invisiongraf : I forgot to mention that I have done a direct connect eliminating the router and computer(any spyware for instance) and experienced the same problem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337691 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:05:28 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337662 invisiongraf : I do run McAfee anti virus and Spyware Xterminator.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337662 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:02:14 EDT Re: [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337652 Skywise : There are several ways on how to troubleshoot connection issues. There is a utility like pingplotter that could you help determine if the bad quality is due to P8's network or your local ISP. We have someone from Packet8 monitor this forum 'on his own time' - he might be able to help you further. Also things like running downloads/filesharing/spyware and router type/firmware can affect the performance.

-Sky]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337652 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:00:25 EDT [Packet8] packet 8 call quality http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337615 invisiongraf : I also have Packet 8 phone service. I've had it almost 3 months and it still doesn't work properly. The quality is extremely poor. Calls are very muffled, break up, "staticky" and just plain hard to understand. Callers can evidently understand me pretty well but I can hardly understand them. I have DSL service. Packet 8 tech is now telling me I need a different phone. I've tried 3 phones( both "hard wired" and cordless) and get the same results. I know that they don't require all of their users to get a different phone.

Since they are a sponsor do you have any ideas as to how I might resolve this problem. They are my only phone service here and I am virtually unable to do business on the phone.

Tech can't seem to determine if it is them or dsl provider.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12337615 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 17:55:26 EDT