What are /r/Rogers' favorite Products & Services?

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Distributel offers 1Gbps/30Mbps service now and we switched to them last week and they have been solid so far. Make sure you get the Technicolor TC4400 modem since that one has a Broadcom chipset which is superior to every rogers modem except the newest Technicolor XB6. You do need to buy a router if you don't have one. This one on Amazon is new and seems fine for $80.

If you game at all (or value a stable connection) do not settle for a Hitron modem or any from this list since they're plagued with problems due to the Intel chipset. Even in the newest Rogers modem (XB6) there are two versions of it, one is the Arris and one is Technicolor. The latter seems to be the better choice but it's impossible to know which modem they give you and they may even stick you with an older Hitron if they don't have any in stock.

You can switch to Teksavvy, Start.ca Distributel, etc. and purchase your own modem. I currently have the Technicolor TC4400 w/ Distributel with 1 Gbps/30 Mbps and its been quite solid. That modem is better than most rogers modems due to this one having a Broadcom chipset and not an Intel one which has been plagued with problems.

While gaming I've personally noticed 0% packet loss and a more stable/lower ping with the Technicolor vs any Hitron modem that I've had before. You do need to buy your own router but you should do that anyways since the routers within the rogers gateway are mediocre and the wifi is often better with a 3rd party router. Here's one for $80 that seems quite good and pretty new.

This happened to me with Xfinity recently. After I switched to their new XB7 router. Only Fast.com will not go any higher then 250mbps on a 1.2 gbps connection. Wonder if Netflix throttles the connection now?

It used to go up to 1.2 gbps just fine

If that's what you're using, I would highly recommend Pushbullet as a better alternative for texting from your PC. I have been using it for a long time as a more full-featured OneNumber replacement.

I'd recommend this https://www.amazon.ca/Spigen-Camera-Protector-Designed-Friendly/dp/B0B8FYX79C/ref=asc_df_B0B8FYX79C/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=579178662218&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=369469372622597971&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hv...

I know they have for iphones not sure for pixel but definitely won't be able to beat the price and quality of spigen

What the tech said is correct about adding up devices.

When you do a speed test it's testing your device's maximum connection to that server so if you are running the test on two devices at the same time and add them up that is showing how much data your connection is utilizing at that time.

Also make sure you use more then just fast.com. For me, and other people I have spoken to, it will constantly show that I am only getting 500(ish) yet on Speedtest.net I'll get 925 to 975Mbps. So to verify my speeds I have tests I can run using my file server to max out the connection and I will get between 900Mbps and 980Mbps. Also this is on a Saturday in Brampton in the afternoon so my neighbors will definitely all be on right now, lol.

https://www.speedtest.net/result/9957019069.png

Are you using an Android or iPhone?

If you're using Android, download Network Cell Info Lite (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wilysis.cellinfolite&hl=en_CA&gl=US)

See what band you're connecting to

If you're connecting to 2, 4, 7, 66, 71, these are high bands with very small footprint.

Ideally you want to be connecting to 5, 12, 13, 17, 29, 31 (high band, wide range).

I don't have any experience with this particular device myself, but the Q/A section suggests this one can do what you're looking for.

>"you need to have capable hardware to achieve those speeds"

Definitely should've listened to this part. 99.9% of laptops, desktops, routers, etc are only capable of 1gbps or less. You need to get a 2.5GB or faster NIC like this bad boy.

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Powerline-Passthrough-TL-PA7017P-KIT/dp/B08M13B8B6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1BL3ZEYFJK54O&keywords=powerline+ethernet+adapter&qid=1659873674&sprefix=powerline+%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-4

I wanted to add that using a VPN (Mullvad) removed all connection / packet loss issues for me. If you know where your game server(s) are located, then selecting an adjacent VPN (assuming no routing issues to the VPN) may solve it. I'm connecting to a VPN server in texas.

coming so means never as Roger has no control over ignite... ignite has been here for how many years they dont have any apps like fibetv...

if you can find something like this https://www.amazon.com/Telnote-Extra-Large-Digital-Caller/dp/B003O4E4WE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Just wrap your modem in this.

Use https://www.kimovil.com/en/ to check frequency support for your carrier.

My S10 international (G950F) supports VoWifi (never used VoLTE before), and I also got One UI 4 on my s10 half month ago.

In a previous post here someone recommended the Asus Zenwifi AC (CT8) as the best mesh wifi system to use with a Rogers Ignite modem/router to strengthen whole home wifi. When I was pricing it (still about $369) I also saw this one which is a Wifi 6 system by TP-link - not concerned about the Wifi 6 very much but would the future proofing be a good idea given that Wifi 6 is fully backwards compatible or am I giving something up in performance. It's about $300 but the price difference isn't important to me - it's more about performance. Also it only has 2 ports per unit so I'd have to add an ethernet switch which I have but there is getting to be a lot of stuff in my living room. Wouldn't mind so much in my office but it's a lot of stuff to have around my tv now. Only working Rogers cable is in my living room so no choice as to location

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0889Q6KF3?pd\_rd\_i=B086NYD2V1&pd\_rd\_w=g9oL2&pf\_rd\_p=e5221106-e893-4358-a8a7-ed4fdcae0619&pd\_rd\_wg=57WDn&pf\_rd\_r=6MEGZY1XA5V5JXFDKAQ2&pd\_rd\_r=c88f0cbe-1a68-4239-9cbc-4e35ccb5305a&th=1

I have mine in bridge mode so I think it's a modem thing. I'm using it with a TP-Link Archer C5400 wireless router. Let me know if the speed on Fast.com changes after using a different wireless router.

Hey, thanks for replying. I'm glad I'm not alone. I noticed it right after switching to the XB7. I went from getting 500+ Mbps (usually 680) on a 500 Mbps connection to maxing out at 200 Mbps on a 1 Gbps connection. It only happens on Fast.com. Speedtest.net is fine.

https://www.speedtest.net/result/9069816082

This isn't to say you are/aren't having issues. This is to show that your image is 100% useless to get the problem fixed. Have you done a traceroute to see where the issue is, so it can be addressed by the proper people (like, say if it's outside of Rogers network, they can't touch it, but they can tell the owners the issue, or if it's Rogers, they can know where the issue is, and go and fix it).

Also, area is a HUGE thing needed to say what problem you are having. For all we know, you could be in BFI and it's of course going to be slow.

If you can't run an ethernet cable to the new location, consider a powerline networking bridge kit that will use your power lines to bring a wired ethernet jack to another location in the house. Plug an AP into one of those, or there are versions that include an AP.

For example: https://www.amazon.ca/PowerLine-Gigabit-Network-Adapters-DHP-601AV/dp/B00F0RC97A/

from what I heard, buying this version in HongKong got you the Global/International rom and antenas that are not fully covering 5g spectrum in North America.

So you should have (easier said than done) wait for the NA version of the phone that covered more 5g bands from here.

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https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/sony-xperia-1-iii

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there you can see a 1/3 5g bands from rogers compatibility with the global version.

I use Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS because they state that they do not mine or sell your data.

https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/dns/what-is-1.1.1.1/

> 1.1.1.1 is not selling user data to advertisers

> 1.1.1.1 does not mine any user data. Logs are kept for 24 hours for debugging purposes, then they are purged.

https://www.speedtest.net/result/8380040883.png

I have not changed my DNS Settings ( knowingly? )

in the last two months i've tried updating drivers but there has been no updates. so nothing changed there.

I have powere cycled the modem, I'm using wired although the issue is the same for wired or wireless.

I bought a new ethernet cable and it didn't change anything. same speed on both.

Oops. Sorry. I selected Mi 6. According to this site: https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/xiaomi-redmi-6-pro it should work (the global model) at least supports more LTE bands than the china model.

What you should do is try WinMTR on both a Wired and Wireless connection.

https://sourceforge.net/projects/winmtr/

Run it and just leave it there and see if you got packet loss/high ping. Best to try both Wired and Wireless this way you know if it's within the home or outside the home.

Personally I always consider it the users responsibility within the home, but then again I use my own hardware, etc.

is the ping consistently high throughout the day or are there times of day it's fine and times when its real bad

you can try a simple tool like https://www.pingplotter.com/ i think for free for a few days, set it up to hit 4-5 popular servers over the course of a couple days and see if theres periods it seems ok and periods where it seems bad maybe

That isn't really an option. just record your voice then as dead air or use something to read off your number ifyour are that worried about people hearing your voice.

Like This

For the coupler, go with one that has a blue centre insulator. Like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/Coupler-Coaxial-Connector-Extender-RFAdapter/dp/B08392BH24/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=coax+coupler&qid=1633984050&sr=8-3

For RG6, I’d recommend CommScope brand, preferably quad shield.

I would highly recommend placing the Ignite gateway on your main floor and in a central location if possible. Hopefully you already have RG6 coax in that room that runs back down to your basement to where the coax enters your home…then you can just use the coupler to connect the two together.

Here’s a link to the tool on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00EDMWZZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_7ZRH6YY2FJN317PZC9TE

Some "free" VPNs do that. I forget the name.. but I remember one that did that. Basically you can VPN into other regions and others can use yours too to use your region (for Netflix, etc). This can be dangerous though because others can do whatever they want via your internet connection, making you liable for it.

TL;dr avoid the free VPNs and use a trusted one like NordVPN, PIA, etc. Those companies host servers and you exit through their IPs.

Yes a VPN is your friend. If you think about it, this is only a sample of the amount of personal information you give up all over the internet.

VPN protect you from much more.

I like Private Internet Access (PIA). Super fast and about 40 bucks a year. This supports 5 devices including your mobile ones and if you do any internet banking or similar in public spaces, you need one.

I got the six foot version of these and they work great for my Ignite, 4K Bluray player, and PS4.

Ignoring the price tag (you can find it cheaper)

This will take your SIM card and give you excellent WiFi

https://www.amazon.ca/Mikrotik-Audience-LTE6-kit-MikroTik/dp/B0843SQZXN

or here:

https://www.shop.wirelessnetware.ca/lte-products/365-audience-lte6-kit.html

Ya, it's working great. I'm using an Ubuntu server running Zoneminder.

From my update in the post, you'll need this PoE injector in order to reprogram the camera's: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00NRHNPUA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's a few videos in YouTube, just search for "icammera2". They'll walk you through activating the web portal and changing the needed settings.

You can just put a switch in the basement and have all the devices and the single ethernet cable coming from upstairs plugged into it. If you want better wireless in the basement you can buy a wireless access point like this TP-Link one or Ubiquiti and connect it to your existing network, either through the switch or by the single ethernet cable, without having to bridge the modem to provide additional coverage in the basement. /r/homenetworking and /r/networking might have more advice.

That works out to $960 and Amazon has them for [$847.](samsung galaxy s10 128gb+8gb ram sm-g973f/ds dual sim 6.1 lte factory unlocked smartphone (international model)-prism white https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07NZXXZB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GP40DbKDCQX9H)

Subscribe to a VPN such as ExpressVPN. You can connect to a proxy server either in Canada, the US, or elsewhere and you get an IP address from the proxy server. If you use a US proxy server you get a US IP address. You can then watch US Netflix as an example. You can switch IP address each time you log on. I have used it for years. An added bonus is that all communication from your computer to the proxy server is encrypted.

Yes.. it will still work.. if you are using their place modem with the single light on the top and 2 eternity ports id jeep it because the wifi is better than any router you can find at Walmart. If you are using the white modem with the wave pattern on the top and many lights on the front id ask Roger's for the black one... and here is a pretty cheap gigabit switch for more ports. I use this one and I see no slowdowns over this switch.. also if you need more eternity cables these cat 6 cables are at a great price and quality (I have them too)

If you like to tinker and enjoy a little more control over your network connection then you should honestly checkout out the amazing little EdgeRouter X from Ubiquiti. It's crazy powerful and customizable for a router barely bigger than a deck of playing cards. Easily handles Rogers Gigabit when setup properly. Setup and configuration isn't for the technically challenged but if you've dealt with pfSense then your should be able to setup the ER-X. At $75 it's probably significantly cheaper than setting up a new pfSense box not to mention smaller and less power hungry.

The XB6 from technicolor would be your best bet as it has a Broadcom chipset and not an Intel one. I believe there is a XB6 from Arris and it has an Intel Puma 7 chipset which still suffers from packet loss problems. You won't know which modem you get from what I've heard but it might be cheaper than a reseller. All older modems (i.e. CODA-4582, CGN3) also use Intel puma chipsets.

I switched to a reseller who resells Distributel and they provide the Technicolor TC4400 which uses a Broadcom chipset which is far better than any Intel chipset modem for gaming as even newer ones have had problems from what I've read. (source) They have a gigabit plan for $90 which is less than Rogers unless rogers has some deal going on rn.

You need to get buy your own router as Distributel only includes the modem afaik but it is a better solution than the modem router combo units imo. Here's one on amazon for $80.

Thanks, I will look into this, but they seem to be hard to find. However, you did set me on a related path - wondering if some of the simple remotes for seniors on Amazon would work.

Something like this:

Learning Remote Control with Big Buttons, 6 Keys Universal Remote Control Smart Controller for TV STB DVD DVB HiFi VCR(Orange) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07DCM9B1N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p40ODbQVG5K3W

Like these
https://www.amazon.ca/Premium-Coaxial-Splitter-Bidirectional-Communications/dp/B00NE0G23W/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=10BRWXY61PP6JGHKZWR8
they can cause a lot of signal issues

You are using UnoTelly which is not a full VPN per se, it is just a DNS server that makes it look like you are from the US to Netflix. All other traffic goes through your regular IP to allow you to take full advantage of your internet speed. UnoTelly isn't designed for privacy, its designed to allow you to get around Netflix geoblocking. A full VPN routes all your traffic through it mainly in the concern of privacy but at the cost of faster internet and lower latency. Unless UnoTelly has a VPN service that is separate? I'm not sure. Anyways, regardless it isn't an issue if you have a US IP and you are connected to Canadian towers, you will not be charged.

Yes interference is a real thing and most of the time it is the number 1 issue with WiFi. But why not just check if you are really suffering from interference or not, it is very easy nowadays using any WiFi Analyzer app especially this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=abdelrahman.wifianalyzerpremium you can check the interference percentage from the WiFi Diagnostics tool, and then choose the best WiFi channel in order to avoid it.

Only thing you can try is to configure the 5ghz channel to "149-153-157-161". This will force it to use higher power. For the 2.4ghz, set the channel to either 1, 6 or 11. If you use an app like wifi analyzer, you can see which of the 1, 6, or 11 you should use.

The best router you can buy for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz(not AC) networking.

ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B006QB1RPY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_JY-aybPGS4Y9Z

Check out a local store, I've found it for as little as $80 CAD. Just plug this into your modem and let this guy be your wireless router, fantastic device! Also when you do this disable the wifi on your modem since you won't need it and it technically caused wireless interference.

If you have an android device, try Wifi Analyzer. It will look at 2.4G and 5G showing you the relative signal strength of each signal it picks up. This way you can select a channel that may be less used. In most cities, you won't find any free channels, so you then need to make your signal the strongest.

That is one reason people would suggest another router, access point, or a powerline adapter. All of these options will allow you to increase the signal strength where you need it most.

Hope that helps out.