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_sunchild_ · Apr 3, 2024

Giving an update + seeking reco again

The update:
So I called ST and they offered me 1Gbps and 2Gbps plans that were $50++. Definitely wasn't what I was hoping for. But I ended the call without negotiating as I sensed that the agent probably won't be helpful with that.

So I asked again via WA, and thankfully they offered something closer to what I was paying before.

I went with 1Gbps, and got an RT5703W Askey router from them. Plugged in and everything seemed to work fine.

The issue:
That is, until I tested a huge Gb download (not BT btw). Before, even on my Singtel AC Plus, I could hit mb/s speeds, and could finish downloads within hours or max half a day. But now, I'm seeing only 20-40kb/s, so estimate about 14 days to complete the download.

I've experimented switching to my Halo extender (in my room), putting my laptop next to the router (but not via Ethernet), but they all yield the same speeds.

And then when I had to download my outdated browser client, the 300mb installer file got downloaded instantly, like I literally blinked and it was done. So it seems my speed should be good.

Questions:

Any clue why my large file download is affected? I did wonder if it's the ISP's throttling, but then I could hit satisfactory speeds on huge downloads before, so that can't be it, right?
Before I totally give up on the stock router, is there some kind of network settings I can look into that might resolve the problem?
Otherwise, if I were to ditch the router, besides the Archer AX72U, what other routers would fit my use case well, with a budget of <$250?

TIA again.

Edit: I'm seeing 10+mb/s now, a few hours after my initial observations.

But still curious about my questions.

xiaofan · Apr 3, 2024

_sunchild_ said:
Giving an update + seeking reco again

The update:
So I called ST and they offered me 1Gbps and 2Gbps plans that were $50++. Definitely wasn't what I was hoping for. But I ended the call without negotiating as I sensed that the agent probably won't be helpful with that.

So I asked again via WA, and thankfully they offered something closer to what I was paying before.

I went with 1Gbps, and got an RT5703W Askey router from them. Plugged in and everything seemed to work fine.

The issue:
That is, until I tested a huge Gb download (not BT btw). Before, even on my Singtel AC Plus, I could hit mb/s speeds, and could finish downloads within hours or max half a day. But now, I'm seeing only 20-40kb/s, so estimate about 14 days to complete the download.

I've experimented switching to my Halo extender (in my room), putting my laptop next to the router (but not via Ethernet), but they all yield the same speeds.

And then when I had to download my outdated browser client, the 300mb installer file got downloaded instantly, like I literally blinked and it was done. So it seems my speed should be good.

Questions:

Any clue why my large file download is affected? I did wonder if it's the ISP's throttling, but then I could hit satisfactory speeds on huge downloads before, so that can't be it, right?

Before I totally give up on the stock router, is there some kind of network settings I can look into that might resolve the problem?

Otherwise, if I were to ditch the router, besides the Archer AX72U, what other routers would fit my use case well, with a budget of <$250?

TIA again.

Edit: I'm seeing 10+mb/s now, a few hours after my initial observations.
But still curious about my questions.

It is good to go with Singtel 1Gbps and NOT 2Gbps/2.5Gbps plan.

As for your question 1 and 2, I have no idea. It could be a temporary server issue.

For the Singtel issued stock router, I can only say that they are not good in general. On the other hand, any new ones should still be better than Singtel AC Plus. So you may have to monitor to see how it goes.

If you want to change the Askey RT5703W to a better one like TP-Link Archer AX72 (low cost, at around S$80 BNIB from Carousell) or even better ones like Asus TUF-AX4200 and TUF-AX6000, just go ahead.

If you do not mind no warranty, China version of Asus TX-AX6000 is very cost effective if you buy from Taobao. It is the counterpart of TUF-AX6000. It has English FW (just need to change language from Chinese to English).

_sunchild_ · Apr 3, 2024

xiaofan said:
It is good to go with Singtel 1Gbps and NOT 2Gbps/2.5Gbps plan.

As for your question 1 and 2, I have no idea. It could be a temporary server issue.

For the Singtel issued stock router, I can only say that they are not good in general. On the other hand, any new ones should still be better than Singtel AC Plus. So you may have to monitor to see how it goes.

If you want to change the Askey RT5703W to a better one like TP-Link Archer AX72 (low cost, at around S$80 BNIB from Carousell) or even better ones like Asus TUF-AX4200 and TUF-AX6000, just go ahead.

If you do not mind no warranty, China version of Asus TX-AX6000 is very cost effective if you buy from Taobao. It is the counterpart of TUF-AX6000. It has English FW (just need to change language from Chinese to English).

As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge, xiaofan.

Got it. Will monitor and see if I should got for an alternative router.

Mach3.2 · Apr 4, 2024

Forget to share this previously. I think this list of public iperf3 servers can be pretty useful for some diagnostics.

https://github.com/R0GGER/public-iperf3-servers?tab=readme-ov-file#asia

xiaofan · Apr 4, 2024

Mach3.2 said:
Forget to share this previously. I think this list of public iperf3 servers can be pretty useful for some diagnostics.

https://github.com/R0GGER/public-iperf3-servers?tab=readme-ov-file#asia

Nice. Somehow Singtel IPv6 will get worse results, the following are done using IPv4.

1. Working, faster download, slower upload.

Bash:

root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -4 -c speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net -p 5210 -R
Connecting to host speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net, port 5210
Reverse mode, remote host speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net is sending
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 49258 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  48.9 MBytes   410 Mbits/sec
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  71.6 MBytes   601 Mbits/sec
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  73.5 MBytes   617 Mbits/sec
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  74.3 MBytes   623 Mbits/sec
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  74.3 MBytes   624 Mbits/sec
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  73.8 MBytes   619 Mbits/sec
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  74.4 MBytes   624 Mbits/sec
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  52.9 MBytes   444 Mbits/sec
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  37.7 MBytes   317 Mbits/sec
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  39.5 MBytes   332 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.04  sec   642 MBytes   537 Mbits/sec   70             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   621 MBytes   521 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.
root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -4 -c speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net -p 5210
Connecting to host speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net, port 5210
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 46952 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr  Cwnd
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  12.3 MBytes   104 Mbits/sec    0    724 KBytes
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  32.5 MBytes   273 Mbits/sec    0   2.35 MBytes
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  41.2 MBytes   346 Mbits/sec  312    926 KBytes
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  23.8 MBytes   199 Mbits/sec    0    997 KBytes
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  23.8 MBytes   199 Mbits/sec    0   1.02 MBytes
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  26.2 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec    0   1.06 MBytes
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  26.2 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec    0   1.08 MBytes
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  26.2 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec    0   1.09 MBytes
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  27.5 MBytes   231 Mbits/sec    0   1.09 MBytes
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  26.2 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec    0   1.09 MBytes
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   266 MBytes   223 Mbits/sec  312             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.05  sec   264 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.

2. Working but slower download, faster upload

Bash:

root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -4 -c lg-sg-sin.webhorizon.net -p 9209 -R
Connecting to host lg-sg-sin.webhorizon.net, port 9209
Reverse mode, remote host lg-sg-sin.webhorizon.net is sending
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 51520 connected to 27.0.234.239 port 9209
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  9.72 MBytes  81.5 Mbits/sec
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  11.6 MBytes  97.2 Mbits/sec
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  12.2 MBytes   102 Mbits/sec
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  12.7 MBytes   106 Mbits/sec
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  13.0 MBytes   109 Mbits/sec
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  13.1 MBytes   110 Mbits/sec
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  13.7 MBytes   115 Mbits/sec
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  14.2 MBytes   119 Mbits/sec
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  14.9 MBytes   125 Mbits/sec
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  15.5 MBytes   130 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.04  sec   134 MBytes   112 Mbits/sec  117             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   131 MBytes   110 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.
root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -4 -c lg-sg-sin.webhorizon.net -p 9209
Connecting to host lg-sg-sin.webhorizon.net, port 9209
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 56956 connected to 27.0.234.239 port 9209
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr  Cwnd
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  16.2 MBytes   136 Mbits/sec    0   1.02 MBytes
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  55.0 MBytes   461 Mbits/sec    0   3.15 MBytes
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  77.5 MBytes   650 Mbits/sec    0   3.15 MBytes
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  77.5 MBytes   650 Mbits/sec    0   3.15 MBytes
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  77.5 MBytes   650 Mbits/sec    0   3.15 MBytes
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  70.0 MBytes   587 Mbits/sec   21   2.21 MBytes
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  40.0 MBytes   336 Mbits/sec  425   1.64 MBytes
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  46.2 MBytes   388 Mbits/sec    0   1.73 MBytes
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  48.8 MBytes   409 Mbits/sec    0   1.79 MBytes
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  50.0 MBytes   419 Mbits/sec    0   1.83 MBytes
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   559 MBytes   469 Mbits/sec  446             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.04  sec   557 MBytes   465 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.

3. Not working.

Bash:

root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -c 89.187.162.1
iperf3: error - unable to send control message: Connection reset by peer

4. This one seems to be the fastest so far.

Bash:

root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -c speedtest.myrepublic.net.id -p 9200 -R
Connecting to host speedtest.myrepublic.net.id, port 9200
Reverse mode, remote host speedtest.myrepublic.net.id is sending
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 51816 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  48.1 MBytes   404 Mbits/sec
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  57.3 MBytes   480 Mbits/sec
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  61.8 MBytes   519 Mbits/sec
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  65.0 MBytes   545 Mbits/sec
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  67.2 MBytes   563 Mbits/sec
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  68.6 MBytes   576 Mbits/sec
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  71.2 MBytes   597 Mbits/sec
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  75.1 MBytes   630 Mbits/sec
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  73.9 MBytes   620 Mbits/sec
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  61.1 MBytes   512 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   652 MBytes   547 Mbits/sec  237             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   649 MBytes   545 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.
root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -c speedtest.myrepublic.net.id -p 9200
Connecting to host speedtest.myrepublic.net.id, port 9200
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 36876 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr  Cwnd
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  64.0 MBytes   537 Mbits/sec  212   1.13 MBytes
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  78.8 MBytes   661 Mbits/sec    0   1.21 MBytes
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  83.8 MBytes   703 Mbits/sec    0   1.26 MBytes
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  86.2 MBytes   724 Mbits/sec    0   1.30 MBytes
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  90.0 MBytes   755 Mbits/sec    0   1.33 MBytes
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  91.2 MBytes   765 Mbits/sec    0   1.37 MBytes
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  96.2 MBytes   807 Mbits/sec    0   1.42 MBytes
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  98.8 MBytes   828 Mbits/sec    0   1.47 MBytes
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec   102 MBytes   860 Mbits/sec    0   1.52 MBytes
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec   105 MBytes   881 Mbits/sec    0   1.57 MBytes
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   897 MBytes   752 Mbits/sec  212             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   895 MBytes   751 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.

xiaofan · Apr 4, 2024

Using -P4.

1) This one can saturate my 1Gbps Singtel Fibre for upload, not for download.

Bash:

root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -c speedtest.myrepublic.net.id -p 9200 -P4
Connecting to host speedtest.myrepublic.net.id, port 9200
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 47966 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[  7] local 192.168.50.15 port 47968 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[  9] local 192.168.50.15 port 47972 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[ 11] local 192.168.50.15 port 47984 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr  Cwnd
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  28.0 MBytes   235 Mbits/sec   21    526 KBytes
[  7]   0.00-1.00   sec  23.1 MBytes   194 Mbits/sec   33    433 KBytes
[  9]   0.00-1.00   sec  21.9 MBytes   184 Mbits/sec    2    409 KBytes
[ 11]   0.00-1.00   sec  19.8 MBytes   166 Mbits/sec   41    378 KBytes
[SUM]   0.00-1.00   sec  92.8 MBytes   778 Mbits/sec   97
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  33.8 MBytes   283 Mbits/sec    0    592 KBytes
[  7]   1.00-2.00   sec  28.1 MBytes   236 Mbits/sec    0    491 KBytes
[  9]   1.00-2.00   sec  25.7 MBytes   215 Mbits/sec    0    464 KBytes
[ 11]   1.00-2.00   sec  24.9 MBytes   209 Mbits/sec    0    428 KBytes
[SUM]   1.00-2.00   sec   112 MBytes   943 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  33.8 MBytes   283 Mbits/sec    0    641 KBytes
[  7]   2.00-3.00   sec  27.8 MBytes   234 Mbits/sec    0    530 KBytes
[  9]   2.00-3.00   sec  26.5 MBytes   222 Mbits/sec    0    502 KBytes
[ 11]   2.00-3.00   sec  24.0 MBytes   201 Mbits/sec    0    464 KBytes
[SUM]   2.00-3.00   sec   112 MBytes   940 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  37.5 MBytes   315 Mbits/sec    0    672 KBytes
[  7]   3.00-4.00   sec  24.6 MBytes   206 Mbits/sec    3    404 KBytes
[  9]   3.00-4.00   sec  28.5 MBytes   239 Mbits/sec    0    529 KBytes
[ 11]   3.00-4.00   sec  21.3 MBytes   178 Mbits/sec    3    358 KBytes
[SUM]   3.00-4.00   sec   112 MBytes   939 Mbits/sec    6
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  37.5 MBytes   315 Mbits/sec    0    690 KBytes
[  7]   4.00-5.00   sec  23.9 MBytes   201 Mbits/sec    0    448 KBytes
[  9]   4.00-5.00   sec  29.8 MBytes   250 Mbits/sec    0    571 KBytes
[ 11]   4.00-5.00   sec  21.0 MBytes   176 Mbits/sec    0    400 KBytes
[SUM]   4.00-5.00   sec   112 MBytes   941 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  40.0 MBytes   336 Mbits/sec    0    728 KBytes
[  7]   5.00-6.00   sec  20.7 MBytes   174 Mbits/sec    2    365 KBytes
[  9]   5.00-6.00   sec  34.2 MBytes   287 Mbits/sec    0    614 KBytes
[ 11]   5.00-6.00   sec  18.0 MBytes   151 Mbits/sec    1    327 KBytes
[SUM]   5.00-6.00   sec   113 MBytes   947 Mbits/sec    3
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  41.2 MBytes   346 Mbits/sec    0    771 KBytes
[  7]   6.00-7.00   sec  18.3 MBytes   154 Mbits/sec    2    290 KBytes
[  9]   6.00-7.00   sec  34.9 MBytes   293 Mbits/sec    0    656 KBytes
[ 11]   6.00-7.00   sec  16.9 MBytes   142 Mbits/sec    1    260 KBytes
[SUM]   6.00-7.00   sec   111 MBytes   934 Mbits/sec    3
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  43.8 MBytes   367 Mbits/sec    0    813 KBytes
[  7]   7.00-8.00   sec  17.1 MBytes   143 Mbits/sec    0    332 KBytes
[  9]   7.00-8.00   sec  36.2 MBytes   304 Mbits/sec    0    697 KBytes
[ 11]   7.00-8.00   sec  14.9 MBytes   125 Mbits/sec    0    303 KBytes
[SUM]   7.00-8.00   sec   112 MBytes   940 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  50.0 MBytes   419 Mbits/sec    0    860 KBytes
[  7]   8.00-9.00   sec  16.1 MBytes   135 Mbits/sec    7    276 KBytes
[  9]   8.00-9.00   sec  32.5 MBytes   273 Mbits/sec    2    559 KBytes
[ 11]   8.00-9.00   sec  14.0 MBytes   117 Mbits/sec    7    252 KBytes
[SUM]   8.00-9.00   sec   113 MBytes   944 Mbits/sec   16
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  48.8 MBytes   409 Mbits/sec    0    902 KBytes
[  7]   9.00-10.00  sec  16.0 MBytes   134 Mbits/sec    0    317 KBytes
[  9]   9.00-10.00  sec  31.2 MBytes   262 Mbits/sec    0    617 KBytes
[ 11]   9.00-10.00  sec  14.9 MBytes   125 Mbits/sec    0    294 KBytes
[SUM]   9.00-10.00  sec   111 MBytes   930 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   394 MBytes   331 Mbits/sec   21             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   391 MBytes   328 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  7]   0.00-10.00  sec   216 MBytes   181 Mbits/sec   47             sender
[  7]   0.00-10.00  sec   214 MBytes   179 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  9]   0.00-10.00  sec   301 MBytes   253 Mbits/sec    4             sender
[  9]   0.00-10.00  sec   299 MBytes   251 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[ 11]   0.00-10.00  sec   190 MBytes   159 Mbits/sec   53             sender
[ 11]   0.00-10.00  sec   188 MBytes   157 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[SUM]   0.00-10.00  sec  1.08 GBytes   924 Mbits/sec  125             sender
[SUM]   0.00-10.00  sec  1.07 GBytes   916 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.
root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -c speedtest.myrepublic.net.id -p 9200 -R -P4
Connecting to host speedtest.myrepublic.net.id, port 9200
Reverse mode, remote host speedtest.myrepublic.net.id is sending
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 50684 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[  7] local 192.168.50.15 port 50688 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[  9] local 192.168.50.15 port 50698 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[ 11] local 192.168.50.15 port 50702 connected to 158.140.187.5 port 9200
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  9.42 MBytes  79.0 Mbits/sec
[  7]   0.00-1.00   sec  16.4 MBytes   138 Mbits/sec
[  9]   0.00-1.00   sec  7.92 MBytes  66.4 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   0.00-1.00   sec  15.6 MBytes   131 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   0.00-1.00   sec  49.4 MBytes   414 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  13.5 MBytes   113 Mbits/sec
[  7]   1.00-2.00   sec  14.8 MBytes   124 Mbits/sec
[  9]   1.00-2.00   sec  11.7 MBytes  98.1 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   1.00-2.00   sec  14.4 MBytes   121 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   1.00-2.00   sec  54.4 MBytes   456 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  17.2 MBytes   144 Mbits/sec
[  7]   2.00-3.00   sec  18.5 MBytes   155 Mbits/sec
[  9]   2.00-3.00   sec  15.4 MBytes   129 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   2.00-3.00   sec  18.0 MBytes   151 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   2.00-3.00   sec  69.0 MBytes   579 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  21.0 MBytes   176 Mbits/sec
[  7]   3.00-4.00   sec  22.3 MBytes   187 Mbits/sec
[  9]   3.00-4.00   sec  19.0 MBytes   160 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   3.00-4.00   sec  21.8 MBytes   183 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   3.00-4.00   sec  84.1 MBytes   705 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  18.4 MBytes   154 Mbits/sec
[  7]   4.00-5.00   sec  19.3 MBytes   162 Mbits/sec
[  9]   4.00-5.00   sec  16.9 MBytes   142 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   4.00-5.00   sec  25.3 MBytes   212 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   4.00-5.00   sec  79.9 MBytes   670 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  21.2 MBytes   178 Mbits/sec
[  7]   5.00-6.00   sec  22.0 MBytes   185 Mbits/sec
[  9]   5.00-6.00   sec  19.7 MBytes   165 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   5.00-6.00   sec  29.2 MBytes   245 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   5.00-6.00   sec  92.2 MBytes   774 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  18.1 MBytes   151 Mbits/sec
[  7]   6.00-7.00   sec  18.6 MBytes   156 Mbits/sec
[  9]   6.00-7.00   sec  16.9 MBytes   142 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   6.00-7.00   sec  23.9 MBytes   201 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   6.00-7.00   sec  77.6 MBytes   651 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  20.7 MBytes   173 Mbits/sec
[  7]   7.00-8.00   sec  21.2 MBytes   178 Mbits/sec
[  9]   7.00-8.00   sec  19.5 MBytes   164 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   7.00-8.00   sec  26.1 MBytes   219 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   7.00-8.00   sec  87.6 MBytes   735 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  18.2 MBytes   153 Mbits/sec
[  7]   8.00-9.00   sec  18.5 MBytes   155 Mbits/sec
[  9]   8.00-9.00   sec  17.2 MBytes   145 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   8.00-9.00   sec  22.0 MBytes   185 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   8.00-9.00   sec  75.9 MBytes   637 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  21.8 MBytes   183 Mbits/sec
[  7]   9.00-10.00  sec  22.1 MBytes   186 Mbits/sec
[  9]   9.00-10.00  sec  20.8 MBytes   175 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   9.00-10.00  sec  25.7 MBytes   216 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   9.00-10.00  sec  90.4 MBytes   759 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   181 MBytes   152 Mbits/sec   54             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   179 MBytes   150 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  7]   0.00-10.00  sec   196 MBytes   164 Mbits/sec  105             sender
[  7]   0.00-10.00  sec   194 MBytes   163 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  9]   0.00-10.00  sec   167 MBytes   140 Mbits/sec   77             sender
[  9]   0.00-10.00  sec   165 MBytes   139 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[ 11]   0.00-10.00  sec   225 MBytes   188 Mbits/sec  137             sender
[ 11]   0.00-10.00  sec   222 MBytes   186 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[SUM]   0.00-10.00  sec   769 MBytes   645 Mbits/sec  373             sender
[SUM]   0.00-10.00  sec   760 MBytes   638 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.

xiaofan · Apr 4, 2024

2) This Singapore server is not bad but not yet able to saturate my 1Gbps line.

Bash:

root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -4 -c speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net -p 5210 -P4
Connecting to host speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net, port 5210
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 37250 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[  7] local 192.168.50.15 port 37262 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[  9] local 192.168.50.15 port 37268 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[ 11] local 192.168.50.15 port 37284 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr  Cwnd
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  24.1 MBytes   202 Mbits/sec    0   1.88 MBytes
[  7]   0.00-1.00   sec  7.02 MBytes  58.9 Mbits/sec    0    414 KBytes
[  9]   0.00-1.00   sec  7.48 MBytes  62.7 Mbits/sec    0    433 KBytes
[ 11]   0.00-1.00   sec  23.5 MBytes   197 Mbits/sec    0   1.63 MBytes
[SUM]   0.00-1.00   sec  62.1 MBytes   521 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  41.2 MBytes   346 Mbits/sec   36   1.67 MBytes
[  7]   1.00-2.00   sec  9.88 MBytes  82.9 Mbits/sec   15    399 KBytes
[  9]   1.00-2.00   sec  7.89 MBytes  66.2 Mbits/sec   17    393 KBytes
[ 11]   1.00-2.00   sec  37.5 MBytes   315 Mbits/sec   76   1.45 MBytes
[SUM]   1.00-2.00   sec  96.5 MBytes   810 Mbits/sec  144
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  43.8 MBytes   367 Mbits/sec    0   1.81 MBytes
[  7]   2.00-3.00   sec  9.94 MBytes  83.4 Mbits/sec    0    443 KBytes
[  9]   2.00-3.00   sec  9.94 MBytes  83.4 Mbits/sec    0    440 KBytes
[ 11]   2.00-3.00   sec  41.2 MBytes   346 Mbits/sec    0   1.58 MBytes
[SUM]   2.00-3.00   sec   105 MBytes   880 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  45.0 MBytes   377 Mbits/sec    0   1.92 MBytes
[  7]   3.00-4.00   sec  11.0 MBytes  92.3 Mbits/sec    0    474 KBytes
[  9]   3.00-4.00   sec  9.94 MBytes  83.4 Mbits/sec    0    469 KBytes
[ 11]   3.00-4.00   sec  42.5 MBytes   357 Mbits/sec    0   1.68 MBytes
[SUM]   3.00-4.00   sec   108 MBytes   910 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  42.5 MBytes   357 Mbits/sec    0   2.01 MBytes
[  7]   4.00-5.00   sec  10.0 MBytes  83.9 Mbits/sec    0    491 KBytes
[  9]   4.00-5.00   sec  8.95 MBytes  75.1 Mbits/sec    0    486 KBytes
[ 11]   4.00-5.00   sec  38.8 MBytes   325 Mbits/sec    0   1.76 MBytes
[SUM]   4.00-5.00   sec   100 MBytes   841 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  28.8 MBytes   241 Mbits/sec   76   1.05 MBytes
[  7]   5.00-6.00   sec  9.20 MBytes  77.1 Mbits/sec   16    372 KBytes
[  9]   5.00-6.00   sec  7.21 MBytes  60.5 Mbits/sec   13    369 KBytes
[ 11]   5.00-6.00   sec  28.8 MBytes   241 Mbits/sec   69    945 KBytes
[SUM]   5.00-6.00   sec  73.9 MBytes   620 Mbits/sec  174
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  27.5 MBytes   231 Mbits/sec    0   1.11 MBytes
[  7]   6.00-7.00   sec  8.95 MBytes  75.1 Mbits/sec    0    399 KBytes
[  9]   6.00-7.00   sec  7.95 MBytes  66.7 Mbits/sec    0    395 KBytes
[ 11]   6.00-7.00   sec  26.2 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec    0   1000 KBytes
[SUM]   6.00-7.00   sec  70.7 MBytes   593 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  28.8 MBytes   241 Mbits/sec    0   1.16 MBytes
[  7]   7.00-8.00   sec  9.94 MBytes  83.4 Mbits/sec    0    413 KBytes
[  9]   7.00-8.00   sec  7.95 MBytes  66.7 Mbits/sec    0    409 KBytes
[ 11]   7.00-8.00   sec  26.2 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec    0   1.01 MBytes
[SUM]   7.00-8.00   sec  72.9 MBytes   612 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  28.8 MBytes   241 Mbits/sec    0   1.18 MBytes
[  7]   8.00-9.00   sec  9.94 MBytes  83.4 Mbits/sec    0    419 KBytes
[  9]   8.00-9.00   sec  9.94 MBytes  83.4 Mbits/sec    0    416 KBytes
[ 11]   8.00-9.00   sec  27.5 MBytes   231 Mbits/sec    0   1.04 MBytes
[SUM]   8.00-9.00   sec  76.1 MBytes   639 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  26.2 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec    0   1.20 MBytes
[  7]   9.00-10.00  sec  9.94 MBytes  83.4 Mbits/sec    0    430 KBytes
[  9]   9.00-10.00  sec  8.95 MBytes  75.1 Mbits/sec    0    417 KBytes
[ 11]   9.00-10.00  sec  25.0 MBytes   210 Mbits/sec    0   1.05 MBytes
[SUM]   9.00-10.00  sec  70.1 MBytes   588 Mbits/sec    0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   337 MBytes   282 Mbits/sec  112             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.05  sec   335 MBytes   280 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  7]   0.00-10.00  sec  95.8 MBytes  80.4 Mbits/sec   31             sender
[  7]   0.00-10.05  sec  93.4 MBytes  78.0 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  9]   0.00-10.00  sec  86.2 MBytes  72.3 Mbits/sec   30             sender
[  9]   0.00-10.05  sec  84.3 MBytes  70.4 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[ 11]   0.00-10.00  sec   317 MBytes   266 Mbits/sec  145             sender
[ 11]   0.00-10.05  sec   315 MBytes   263 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[SUM]   0.00-10.00  sec   836 MBytes   701 Mbits/sec  318             sender
[SUM]   0.00-10.05  sec   828 MBytes   691 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.
root@ubuntu2204ct01:~# iperf3 -4 -c speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net -p 5210 -R -P4
Connecting to host speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net, port 5210
Reverse mode, remote host speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net is sending
[  5] local 192.168.50.15 port 54054 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[  7] local 192.168.50.15 port 54058 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[  9] local 192.168.50.15 port 54072 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[ 11] local 192.168.50.15 port 54088 connected to 23.108.99.54 port 5210
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate
[  5]   0.00-1.00   sec  9.52 MBytes  79.9 Mbits/sec
[  7]   0.00-1.00   sec  16.8 MBytes   141 Mbits/sec
[  9]   0.00-1.00   sec  15.0 MBytes   126 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   0.00-1.00   sec  25.4 MBytes   213 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   0.00-1.00   sec  66.7 MBytes   559 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   1.00-2.00   sec  11.1 MBytes  93.5 Mbits/sec
[  7]   1.00-2.00   sec  17.5 MBytes   147 Mbits/sec
[  9]   1.00-2.00   sec  15.3 MBytes   129 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   1.00-2.00   sec  28.9 MBytes   243 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   1.00-2.00   sec  72.9 MBytes   612 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   2.00-3.00   sec  9.24 MBytes  77.5 Mbits/sec
[  7]   2.00-3.00   sec  13.4 MBytes   113 Mbits/sec
[  9]   2.00-3.00   sec  11.8 MBytes  99.0 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   2.00-3.00   sec  22.0 MBytes   185 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   2.00-3.00   sec  56.5 MBytes   474 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   3.00-4.00   sec  9.72 MBytes  81.5 Mbits/sec
[  7]   3.00-4.00   sec  15.4 MBytes   129 Mbits/sec
[  9]   3.00-4.00   sec  13.6 MBytes   114 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   3.00-4.00   sec  24.3 MBytes   204 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   3.00-4.00   sec  63.0 MBytes   529 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   4.00-5.00   sec  10.3 MBytes  86.6 Mbits/sec
[  7]   4.00-5.00   sec  19.3 MBytes   162 Mbits/sec
[  9]   4.00-5.00   sec  17.2 MBytes   144 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   4.00-5.00   sec  28.3 MBytes   237 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   4.00-5.00   sec  75.1 MBytes   630 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   5.00-6.00   sec  12.1 MBytes   102 Mbits/sec
[  7]   5.00-6.00   sec  23.0 MBytes   193 Mbits/sec
[  9]   5.00-6.00   sec  20.6 MBytes   173 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   5.00-6.00   sec  30.9 MBytes   259 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   5.00-6.00   sec  86.5 MBytes   726 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   6.00-7.00   sec  6.17 MBytes  51.7 Mbits/sec
[  7]   6.00-7.00   sec  14.8 MBytes   124 Mbits/sec
[  9]   6.00-7.00   sec  13.3 MBytes   111 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   6.00-7.00   sec  19.5 MBytes   164 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   6.00-7.00   sec  53.8 MBytes   451 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   7.00-8.00   sec  7.77 MBytes  65.2 Mbits/sec
[  7]   7.00-8.00   sec  14.8 MBytes   125 Mbits/sec
[  9]   7.00-8.00   sec  13.4 MBytes   112 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   7.00-8.00   sec  19.2 MBytes   161 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   7.00-8.00   sec  55.1 MBytes   462 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   8.00-9.00   sec  11.2 MBytes  93.6 Mbits/sec
[  7]   8.00-9.00   sec  18.3 MBytes   153 Mbits/sec
[  9]   8.00-9.00   sec  16.7 MBytes   140 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   8.00-9.00   sec  23.0 MBytes   193 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   8.00-9.00   sec  69.1 MBytes   580 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[  5]   9.00-10.00  sec  14.6 MBytes   123 Mbits/sec
[  7]   9.00-10.00  sec  23.7 MBytes   199 Mbits/sec
[  9]   9.00-10.00  sec  21.7 MBytes   182 Mbits/sec
[ 11]   9.00-10.00  sec  28.5 MBytes   239 Mbits/sec
[SUM]   9.00-10.00  sec  88.6 MBytes   743 Mbits/sec
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[ ID] Interval           Transfer     Bitrate         Retr
[  5]   0.00-10.04  sec   108 MBytes  90.0 Mbits/sec  200             sender
[  5]   0.00-10.00  sec   102 MBytes  85.4 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  7]   0.00-10.04  sec   185 MBytes   155 Mbits/sec  419             sender
[  7]   0.00-10.00  sec   177 MBytes   149 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[  9]   0.00-10.04  sec   167 MBytes   139 Mbits/sec  318             sender
[  9]   0.00-10.00  sec   159 MBytes   133 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[ 11]   0.00-10.04  sec   263 MBytes   220 Mbits/sec  533             sender
[ 11]   0.00-10.00  sec   250 MBytes   210 Mbits/sec                  receiver
[SUM]   0.00-10.04  sec   723 MBytes   604 Mbits/sec  1470             sender
[SUM]   0.00-10.00  sec   687 MBytes   577 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.

xiaofan · Apr 4, 2024

Singtel goes to HK and then goes to this speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net server and the latency is worse than to the speedtest.myrepublic.net.id server.

Bash:

                                                 My traceroute  [v0.95]
ubuntu2204ct11 (192.168.38.15) -> speedtest.myrepublic.net.id (158.140.187.5)                  2024-04-04T10:46:16+0000
Keys:  Help   Display mode   Restart statistics   Order of fields   quit
                                                                               Packets               Pings
 Host                                                                        Loss%   Snt   Last   Avg  Best  Wrst StDev
 1. OpenWrt.lan                                                               0.0%   177    0.3   0.2   0.1   0.3   0.0
 2. bb219-xx-xx-254.singnet.com.sg                                            0.0%   177    3.3   5.0   1.5 116.6  11.3
 3. 165.21.193.22                                                             4.5%   177    2.8   3.5   2.1  38.0   4.5
 4. 165.21.193.21                                                             0.0%   177    2.4   2.8   1.6  39.6   3.8
 5. 165.21.138.245                                                            0.0%   177    1.9   3.3   1.7  44.3   4.8
 6. SN-SINQT1-BO403-ae1.singnet.com.sg                                        0.0%   177    2.2   2.2   1.8   2.6   0.2
 7. 203.208.177.213                                                           0.0%   177   34.1   2.7   1.5  34.1   3.6
 8. 203.208.154.57                                                            1.7%   177    2.7  13.0   2.1  52.1  12.5
 9. 203.208.168.2                                                             0.0%   177    3.3   3.2   2.7   4.2   0.3
10. 123.176.124.17                                                            0.0%   176   14.7  14.8  14.3  37.6   1.8
11. ip186-165.fiberstar.net.id                                                0.0%   176   14.8  14.8  14.3  16.3   0.3
12. (waiting for reply)
13. (waiting for reply)
14. host-158.140.187-5.myrepublic.co.id                                       0.0%   176   14.4  14.2  13.8  14.6   0.2

                                                 My traceroute  [v0.95]
ubuntu2204ct11 (192.168.38.15) -> speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net (23.108.99.54)                2024-04-04T10:47:14+0000
Keys:  Help   Display mode   Restart statistics   Order of fields   quit
                                                                               Packets               Pings
 Host                                                                        Loss%   Snt   Last   Avg  Best  Wrst StDev
 1. OpenWrt.lan                                                               5.9%    17    0.3   0.2   0.1   0.3   0.1
 2. bb219-xx-xx-254.singnet.com.sg                                            0.0%    17    2.4   3.4   1.8  11.0   2.6
 3. 165.21.193.22                                                             0.0%    17    2.3   2.7   2.3   4.8   0.6
 4. 165.21.193.21                                                             0.0%    17    2.5   2.9   2.0   8.7   1.6
 5. 165.21.138.245                                                            0.0%    17    4.6   4.0   2.0  22.5   4.9
 6. 165.21.139.118                                                            0.0%    17    2.3   2.7   2.0   4.6   0.7
 7. 165.21.139.134                                                            0.0%    17    2.9   3.2   2.8   4.6   0.5
 8. 203.208.143.129                                                           0.0%    17    5.1   7.4   2.5  49.9  11.6
 9. 203.208.151.122                                                           0.0%    17   36.6  37.2  36.2  44.6   1.9
10. 203.208.166.61                                                            0.0%    17   37.9  38.0  37.6  39.7   0.5
11. 203.208.178.229                                                           0.0%    17   44.8  47.3  38.4  56.9   5.6
12. ae-19.r27.tkokhk01.hk.bb.gin.ntt.net                                      5.9%    17   39.4  41.6  39.0  66.3   6.9
13. ae-7.r22.sngpsi07.sg.bb.gin.ntt.net                                      93.8%    17   67.6  67.6  67.6  67.6   0.0
14. ae-0.a03.sngpsi07.sg.bb.gin.ntt.net                                       0.0%    17   40.2  43.5  39.5  55.4   5.2
15. ae-1.leaseweb.sngpsi07.sg.bb.gin.ntt.net                                  0.0%    16   45.0  67.9  45.0  89.5  13.4
16. be-1002.br02.sin-01.sg.leaseweb.net                                       0.0%    16   42.6  66.7  42.6  86.3  12.0
17. 23.106.255.7                                                              0.0%    16   43.6  64.0  43.6  77.8   9.7
18. speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net                                            0.0%    16   44.4  64.1  44.4  85.9  10.2

Mach3.2 · Apr 4, 2024

xiaofan said:
Singtel goes to HK and then goes to this speedtest.sin1.sg.leaseweb.net server

Singtel just have to peer at local internet exchanges like what the cloud/content companies are doing, but alas, that's incompatible with their business model.

fool1988 · Apr 5, 2024

Could you recommend the best budget internet service provider? Currently, I'm on the ViewQwest 1Gb plan, but my contract has expired, and I'm paying $35 per month. Should I stick with ViewQwest? Looking for something budget or valuable.

Since I work from home, internet stability is crucial for me. While I don't prioritize performance as I don't play online games, smooth 4k video streaming would be appreciated.

Additionally, I'm considering upgrading my router. Currently, I'm using the Asus AC68U (Merlin). Would it significantly improve speed and latency? I have approximately 25 devices connected at home, including IP cameras, TVs, and mobile gadgets.

CoolRock · Apr 5, 2024

fool1988 said:
Could you recommend the best budget internet service provider? Currently, I'm on the ViewQwest 1Gb plan, but my contract has expired, and I'm paying $35 per month. Should I stick with ViewQwest? Looking for something budget or valuable.

Since I work from home, internet stability is crucial for me. While I don't prioritize performance as I don't play online games, smooth 4k video streaming would be appreciated.

Additionally, I'm considering upgrading my router. Currently, I'm using the Asus AC68U (Merlin). Would it significantly improve speed and latency? I have approximately 25 devices connected at home, including IP cameras, TVs, and mobile gadgets.

how's your viewqwest experience? if good, then why not just continue

xiaofan · Apr 5, 2024

fool1988 said:
Could you recommend the best budget internet service provider? Currently, I'm on the ViewQwest 1Gb plan, but my contract has expired, and I'm paying $35 per month. Should I stick with ViewQwest? Looking for something budget or valuable.

Since I work from home, internet stability is crucial for me. While I don't prioritize performance as I don't play online games, smooth 4k video streaming would be appreciated.

Additionally, I'm considering upgrading my router. Currently, I'm using the Asus AC68U (Merlin). Would it significantly improve speed and latency? I have approximately 25 devices connected at home, including IP cameras, TVs, and mobile gadgets.

Read the first post.
1) For existing users of any ISPs: no switching of ISP unless if you got issues or you got very good offers from the other ISPs.

If VQ is stable for you, then why change?

As for your RT-AC68U, if you feel it is a bit old, you can upgrade to a better one, for example, if budget allows, Asus RT-AX86U Pro will be a good one (retail price is at S$429 from Challenger or other places). You can also go with GT-AX6000 (around S$400 to S$450 BNIB from Carousell) and it is even better than RT-AX86U Pro. Both support Merlin FW as well.
https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/


RT-AX58U (v1 only)	3004.388.6_2
RT-AX86U (RT-AX86U Pro is better)	3004.388.6_2
RT-AX88U (older model, not recommended)	3004.388.6_2

GT-AX11000	3004.388.6_2
RT-AX68U (not available in SIngapore)	3004.388.6_2
GT-AXE11000	3004.388.6_2
ZenWiFi Pro XT12	3004.388.6_2
GT-AX6000	3004.388.6_2
GT-AXE16000	3004.388.6_2
GT-AX11000_PRO	3004.388.6_2
RT-AX86U_PRO	3004.388.6_2
RT-AX88U_PRO (not available in SIngapore)	3004.388.6_2

fool1988 · Apr 5, 2024

xiaofan said:
Read the first post.
1) For existing users of any ISPs: no switching of ISP unless if you got issues or you got very good offers from the other ISPs.

If VQ is stable for you, then why change?

As for your RT-AC68U, if you feel it is a bit old, you can upgrade to a better one, for example, if budget allows, Asus RT-AX86U Pro will be a good one (retail price is at S$429 from Challenger or other places). You can also go with GT-AX6000 (around S$400 to S$450 BNIB from Carousell) and it is even better than RT-AX86U Pro. Both support Merlin FW as well.
https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/

RT-AX58U (v1 only) 3004.388.6_2
RT-AX86U (RT-AX86U Pro is better) 3004.388.6_2
RT-AX88U (older model, not recommended) 3004.388.6_2
GT-AX11000 3004.388.6_2
RT-AX68U (not available in SIngapore) 3004.388.6_2
GT-AXE11000 3004.388.6_2
ZenWiFi Pro XT12 3004.388.6_2
GT-AX6000 3004.388.6_2
GT-AXE16000 3004.388.6_2
GT-AX11000_PRO 3004.388.6_2
RT-AX86U_PRO 3004.388.6_2
RT-AX88U_PRO (not available in SIngapore) 3004.388.6_2

The VQ service has been mostly okay, though there have been a few downtimes in the last couple of years.

Now, about the router, I'm thinking if sticking with our current internet plan but getting a better router would speed things up or reduce delays. My wife feels our 1Gbps plan isn't as fast as she hoped, but it's not terribly slow either. I've explained that sometimes things take a bit longer to load due to server issues when she's streaming Chinese dramas.

Our router is WIFI5, so I'm not sure if upgrading to WIFI6 would really make a difference. Is our current setup good enough, or would changing the router actually improve things? If it make no significant different, then I might just stick with current AC68U.

xiaofan · Apr 5, 2024

fool1988 said:
The VQ service has been mostly okay, though there have been a few downtimes in the last couple of years.

Now, about the router, I'm thinking if sticking with our current internet plan but getting a better router would speed things up or reduce delays. My wife feels our 1Gbps plan isn't as fast as she hoped, but it's not terribly slow either. I've explained that sometimes things take a bit longer to load due to server issues when she's streaming Chinese dramas.

Our router is WIFI5, so I'm not sure if upgrading to WIFI6 would really make a difference. Is our current setup good enough, or would changing the router actually improve things? If it make no significant different, then I might just stick with current AC68U.

If you have WiFi 6 devices, then the improvement will be significant. It is not expensive to upgrade your desktop or Laptop to WiFI 6 either.

fool1988 · Apr 5, 2024

xiaofan said:
If you have WiFi 6 devices, then the improvement will be significant. It is not expensive to upgrade your desktop or Laptop to WiFI 6 either.

I see. Then I will take your advise to upgrade to either of the router you mentioned earlier. My phone and my working laptop that heavily using all WIFI6 support.

todsp_ · Apr 7, 2024

Hi, new to this thread. just want to ask if anyone has any issues with MR similar to mine. currently on the MR 1gbps GAMER plan. recently having issues with network going down randomly throughout the day. have tried resetting my own router firmware but i suspect its the MR ONT. I have tried contacting MR but they just said they cant do anything unless the ONT is actually the problem. the problems are fine once i power cycle the ONT but that shouldn't be a long term solution

xiaofan · Apr 7, 2024

todsp_ said:
Hi, new to this thread. just want to ask if anyone has any issues with MR similar to mine. currently on the MR 1gbps GAMER plan. recently having issues with network going down randomly throughout the day. have tried resetting my own router firmware but i suspect its the MR ONT. I have tried contacting MR but they just said they cant do anything unless the ONT is actually the problem. the problems are fine once i power cycle the ONT but that shouldn't be a long term solution

You may not get much help help in this thread. It is better you post to the MR thread instead.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/myrepublic-fibre-part-5.4981088/

todsp_ · Apr 7, 2024

thanks for the quick reply, will check it out! in the meantime, does anyone have any experience with M1 GamePRO 1Gbps as I may change to that plan if i cannot get my situation with MR sorted out

DarthGW · Apr 8, 2024

will we see true 2Gbps plans from M1/SH anytime soon?

xiaofan · Apr 8, 2024

DarthGW said:
will we see true 2Gbps plans from M1/SH anytime soon?

SH is pushing for 10Gbps plan so unlikely to have true 2.5Gbps or 2Gbps plan any time soon.

No idea about M1.

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