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09 Nov 2012 12:26 #74123 by niggly54
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Hello to all from a new user of this Forum.
I have just received my used Draytek 2850n to replace my BT supplied Huawei fibre modem, and my 2920n.
On plugging it it to my pc, I noticed it had version 3.6.2 firmware with a code of 232201.
The UK Draytek site recommends version 3.6.2 firmware with a code of 2471201.
Do any members have experience of the best firmware to be used in for compatability with BT FTTC products?

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09 Nov 2012 15:51 #74129 by admin
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Unless you're unhappy with the connection speed, if it's roughly fine then I'd
leave it alone and not worry.



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09 Nov 2012 16:51 #74132 by niggly54
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Thanks for the reply. I've not actually connected it to the internet- I've just been configuring it. I have applied the 3.6.3rc1 firmware now- so I will finish the configuration then connect it temporarily for testing.
It will be interesting to see how it performs, since it was bought as a 'used' item from the BT shop, for less than half price. It looks unused and brand new. There is the suspicion that it might be a return from someone who has been having issues......

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09 Nov 2012 17:29 #74133 by babis3g
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It won't be damaged...reading reviews from customers at well known on line stores just will not get the same speeds as bt modem so they are back...but you may be lucky one & your line synchronize better :wink:
Here how to set it with bt infinity
http://www.draytek.co.uk/support/kb/kb_vigor_v2850_setup.html

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09 Nov 2012 17:37 #74134 by niggly54
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You're right, I may be lucky.
Thanks for the link. I will post my stats as soon as I get it connected.

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09 Nov 2012 17:46 #74135 by babis3g
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wish i could find this deal before as i am using it for adsl only, so can not go so wrong
3.6.3 rc1 i have as well and some bugs are allready fixed
Forgot to say the MTU set it at 1492 max and at vlan tag 101 protocol pppoe
if you are not with BT may other settings occur

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