[TriLUG] ATT gigabit internet quick review

Ron Kelley via TriLUG trilug at trilug.org
Fri Jan 27 13:02:16 EST 2017 

Latency between 8 and 15ms and usually get 750-950Mbps (depending on speed-test server).



On 1/27/2017 1:01 PM, Tadd Torborg wrote:
> What kind of upload rate and ping latency do you get to speed-test sites
> or your business sites? 
>    Thanks.
>       Tadd
> 
> On Jan 27, 2017, at 12:38 PM, Ron Kelley via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> I think I used this link:
>>
>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/17734
>>
>> Note: You will need the "password" on the unit to make these changes.
>> Easiest thing to do is take a pic with your phone of the unit (all
>> info is on the side).
>>
>> Happy to help in a 1:1 if you need it.
>>
>> -Ron
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/27/2017 12:31 PM, Mark Sidell wrote:
>>> Ron,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the info about ATT fiber. I cancelled an installation this
>>> morning because the tech told me he hasn't seen anyone able to get
>>> bridge mode to work with the 5268AC. So it's great to read you were able
>>> to do it. Do you happen to have a link to the procedure you followed?
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 12:22 PM, Ron Kelley via TriLUG
>>> <trilug at trilug.org <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I had ATT Gigabit fiber installed 2 weeks ago in Apex; here are my
>>> findings:
>>>
>>> * ATT technician arrived at agreed-upon date/time to install my
>>> circuit. Took 4hrs. Technician installed Model: 5268AC device and
>>> was very novice. Could not help me setup bridge mode; had to google
>>> it, but setting it up for bridge mode was very easy.
>>>
>>> * Had to put unit in bridge mode to work properly with my pfSense
>>> firewall. Easily done via internet searching.
>>>
>>> * I have +6 OpenVPN site-to-site connections established between my
>>> pfSense router and a data center - no issues with NAT tables or
>>> performance.
>>>
>>> * I could NOT use ipsec as ATT seems to block port 50. Had to
>>> convert all my ipSec tunnels to OpenVPN.
>>>
>>> * We run about 10 devices at home (roku, Amazon Echo, laptops,
>>> tables, phones, etc) - no issues with NAT tables or performance.
>>> Family happy with service; no complaints.
>>>
>>> * Service has been rock-solid so far. I had an issue w/outside
>>> wiring (self-induced), called ATT, and they had a guy come out the
>>> very next day. Fixed it right away.
>>>
>>> * Price for TWC 200/20 was $55/mo (after $5 discount) - was a
>>> customer for a very long time (+8yrs). Price for ATT fiber - $70/mo
>>> for 1000/1000 *forever* (no "adjustments" in a year from now). So,
>>> $15/mo more for 5x performance. No brainer.
>>>
>>> So far, very happy. Performance is same/better than TWC. My
>>> uploads to the data center are very, very fast (+50MB/sec - yes,
>>> megabytes).
>>>
>>>
>>> -Ron
>>>
>>>
>>> On 1/27/2017 11:44 AM, Wes Garrison via TriLUG wrote:
>>> > I wanted to follow up on this.
>>> >
>>> > According to the thread I linked earlier
>>> > <http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29900022-
>>> <http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29900022->> on DSL reports, the
>>> > NVG589 and NVG599
>>> > <http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r30168617-
>>> <http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r30168617->>run up against the NAT
>>> > connection limit *even if you're using bridge mode/DMZ
>>> Plus/Passthrough.*
>>> >
>>> > This is a problem without an apparent solution, except for using
>>> Google
>>> > Fiber.
>>> >
>>> > -Wes
>>> >
>>> > _________________________________
>>> > Wesley S. Garrison
>>> > Network Engineer
>>> > Xitech Communications, Inc.
>>> > phone: (919) 260-0803 <tel:%28919%29%20260-0803>
>>> > fax: (919) 932-5051 <tel:%28919%29%20932-5051>
>>> > __________________________________
>>> > "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from email."
>>> >
>>> > On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 4:54 PM, Roger via TriLUG
>>> <trilug at trilug.org <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Ron - regarding speed:
>>> >>
>>> >> I believe many bottle necks are on the server end and higher download
>>> >> speeds don't seem to cure that. It's nice to have sites load in
>>> the blink
>>> >> of an eye but I prefer a few $$s saved in the wallet.
>>> >> --
>>> >> Roger Broseus
>>> >>
>>> >> (Please excuse tiepos induzed by the droided predictive text tool.)
>>> >>
>>> >> On December 15, 2016 4:04:20 PM EST, Ron Kelley via TriLUG <
>>> >> trilug at trilug.org <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>
>>> <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>> wrote:
>>> >>> Following up on this tread.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> The AT&T “rep” stopped by the house yesterday (Apex) to talk about
>>> >>> getting it installed. $70/mo + taxes for full GigE connection,
>>> $50 +
>>> >>> taxes for 200Mb. Seriously considering getting this to replace
>>> my TWC
>>> >>> connection ($55/mo for 200Mb).
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Given TWC has been very good over the years (great connection,
>>> etc), I
>>> >>> am hesitant to pull the trigger. An extra $15/mo for 5x speed
>>> sounds
>>> >>> good on paper, but I have read some very poor reviews on AT&T's
>>> >>> customer support for U-verse. Plus, I don’t know how much I will
>>> >>> actually use the GigE speeds.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> For those who live in/around Apex, a few questions:
>>> >>> * Does the service live up to the hype?
>>> >>> * How did the installation go? (Was the installer on time, did they
>>> >>> have to return, did they make a mess, etc)
>>> >>> * What is your overall impression?
>>> >>> * Has the 2,000 NAT size on their device caused any issues on
>>> your end
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Thanks for any input/feedback.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> -Ron
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> On Dec 12, 2016, at 10:27 AM, Roger via TriLUG
>>> <trilug at trilug.org <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>>
>>> >>> wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Private Internet Access VPN service, $40 / yr
>>> >>>
>>> >>> https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn
>>> <https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/buy-vpn>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> I've used them for a few years. They have servers in Europe and some
>>> >>> other countries. And, a nice app for droids. Only problem I've
>>> had is
>>> >>> their Linux app borks with an encrypted home partition.
>>> >>> --
>>> >>> Roger Broseus
>>> >>>
>>> >>> (Please excuse tiepos induzed by the droided predictive text tool.)
>>> >>>
>>> >>> On December 12, 2016 12:40:38 AM EST, "Rogers, Matthew via TriLUG"
>>> >>> <trilug at trilug.org <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>> wrote:
>>> >>>> Vpn for 15$ a month and I know they can't spy. Less then their 30$
>>> >>> and
>>> >>>> you know they're still spying anyway.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Matthew Rogers | Senior Security Manager
>>> >>>> Allscripts | 8529 Six Forks Road | Raleigh, NC |
>>> >>>> 27615<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> 919.691.4636 <tel:919.691.4636><tel:919.691.4636
>>> <tel:919.691.4636>> | M
>>> >>>> 919.329.1130 <tel:919.329.1130><tel:919.329.1130
>>> <tel:919.329.1130>> | D
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> matthew.rogers2 at allscripts.com <mailto:matthew.rogers2 at allscripts.com>
>>> <mailto:matthew.rogers2 at allscripts.com><mailto:matthew.rogers2 at allscripts.com
>>> <mailto:matthew.rogers2 at allscripts.com>>
>>> >>> |
>>> >>>> http://www.allscripts.com
>>> <http://www.allscripts.com><__URLSTART__http://www.allscripts.com/
>>> <http://www.allscripts.com/>>
>>> >>>> Corporate Headquarters l 222 Merchandise Mart
>>> >>>> Plaza<x-apple-data-detectors://5> l 20th Floor l Chicago, IL l
>>> 60654
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> On Dec 11, 2016, at 3:38 PM, Bill Farrow
>>> >>>> <bill at arrowsreach.com
>>> <mailto:bill at arrowsreach.com><mailto:bill at arrowsreach.com
>>> <mailto:bill at arrowsreach.com>>> wrote:
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 4:58 AM, Ron Kelley via TriLUG
>>> >>>> <trilug at trilug.org
>>> <mailto:trilug at trilug.org><mailto:trilug at trilug.org
>>> <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>>> wrote:
>>> >>>> What are you guys doing about AT&T spying on your line? I
>>> understand
>>> >>>> you
>>> >>>> have to pay more each month to opt-out of their data collection
>>> >>>> policy.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> AT&T discontinued this ill-conceived policy and refunded customers
>>> >>> who
>>> >>>> paid the extra $30/mo to opt out.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Bill
>>> >>>> --
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