Most
DSL modems/routers have admin interface that allows for viewing the actual attenuation,
SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) and sync speed (or ATU-x) values.
1. Find your
router's IP - type ipconfig in command prompt and note the
IP address value listed as the "Default
Gateway". This is your
router's
IP address.
2. Connect to your
router's admin interface - type your
router's
IP address into the address field of your web browser. You may have to use the default password to login to your router, we have an extensive list in our
routers database.
3. Locate the status page - once you login look through the menus for something named "
WAN", "Status", or "Connection". It should contain the values you're looking for:
* Signal Attenuation (Measured in dB) - may indicate the maximum sync speed you can get
*
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) (Measured in dB) - higher is better
* TX Power Level (Measured in dBm) - current/available transmission power levels, max 20dBm
* Sync Speeds (or ATU-x) (Measured in
kbps or
bps) - bitrate from the exchange to the modem
