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connecting to ntl thro' router
Posted on September 26th, 2005 | 3 Comments

Hi, I'm sure this must be easy, but not for a novice. I've connected to NTL throught their cable modem via the Ethernet port. I now need to add a four port router to put a laptop on as well. What...

EFHBroadband ?
Posted on September 26th, 2005 | 2 Comments

anyone using them or have any info on the service ? seems like a good deal for 512kbps (all my line will allow) thanks

I cant get past doubleclick !
Posted on September 26th, 2005 | 1 Comments

when ever i log onto some site that redirects me to doubleclick it just hangs and i get no further and have to abort my attempt . why do they bother with this doubleclick crap? it appears to be...

OT@ 10 way extension lead with on/off switches ?
Posted on September 26th, 2005 | 28 Comments

There are a a few 10 way extension leads but none I see seem to have on/pff switches for each of the 10 sockets. Has anyone seen one WITH switches ?

ADSL router with port isolation?
Posted on September 26th, 2005 | 6 Comments

Hi All, I think I spotted an ADSL router the other day that had a tick box that I believe 'isolated' each of the ethernet ports from each other? I think it might have been called 'gaming mode' or...

New Telephone System bypassing ADSL Microfilter
Posted on September 26th, 2005 | 9 Comments

Hello, Sometime ago I helped a friend install broadband in his office building. He has recently been complaining that the ADSL is constantly disconnecting. I went over to investigate and discovered...

BT announces Fibre to the Kerb trials
Posted on September 26th, 2005 | 11 Comments

BT has announced localised trials aimed at improving broadband availability for small pockets of customers currently unable to benefit from high speed internet services over the telephone...

Re: Networking
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 3 Comments

On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:16:00 GMT, "Mad Ad" <@.....madmail(at)ntlworld(dot)com.....@> wrote: I'm not sure if you are suggesting this but I don't think the fact that it has 'two aerials' is anything...

Draytek 2200USB with Speedtouch 330 Modem on BTOpenworld...
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 5 Comments

Just wondered if anybody else has had trouble with their 2200USB Draytek routers recently on BTOpenworld? Symptoms are that 1 or 2 times a day the Draytek just seems to shutdown. Modem lights are...

Any detailed router comparisons
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 4 Comments

I'm trying to choose an ADSL/wifi router that has specific features, but none of the reviews I can find go into detail. Are there any sites where I can search by feature for the router of my...

Cisco 837
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 0 Comments

I've got an 837 stuck in ROMMON mode, won't boot from FLASH:, due to a corrupted file. Does anyway have an suitable image file I can use to TFTP to the router please?

DNS Problems with D500 & Pipex DSL
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 4 Comments

Im getting a DNS error when ever I try to get my Pipex email on my Samsung D500. I've made sure that the username/password, pop/smtp is setup. Any...

F2S ... an alternative to Plusnet
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 7 Comments

I rarely use more than about 7 gig per month, so the 10Gig F2S package at 19.99 would be perfect for me. I see F2S rank better than Plusnet on ADSLguide.org ... anyone got some real experience they...

BT ADSL V1.0 faceplate - no need for microfilters?
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 11 Comments

I was at a customer's house yesterday putting the finishing touches to a broadband installation now that the line had been activated. BT had installed an ADSL V1.0 faceplate (I think that's how it...

Belkin 7630 trouble connecting wirelessly
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Dear Group I have had my Belkin 7630 router for a while now, with no real problems............until today My wireless connection dropped out and even with several reboots it would not reconnect to...

POP Email notifier that works with Google
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 4 Comments

I have Google set up for POP3 access via Outlook Express. I use Outlook Express for my other POP3 email as well. I would like a free system tray application that notifies me when I get mail. I have...

ADSL not working for certain sites
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 4 Comments

Can anyone suggest what the problem might be? I use e7even 2Meg ADSL. I can connect to much of the web, such as google, but a lot of sites aren't working for me (since about 16:00 Friday). If I...

PlusNet (sorry!)
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 10 Comments

I am moving from a Cable area and having to get ADSL at home for the first time. We use PlusNet at work for several ADSL lines and have superb speed and quality (Business Premier I think it is). If...

Re: PlusNet Rationing MACs ?
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 5 Comments

In article <43353594$0$73632$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader03.plus.net>, leaving@crapisp.con says... This is most likely because your ticket didn't go directly to the right team. The cancellation bods...

RJ11 or Cat5 ADSL ext. lead?
Posted on September 25th, 2005 | 4 Comments

Hi, Can someone please tell me which is the right lead to use as my pc i in the back of the house and when my broadband is activated I will hav to extend by approx 15metres. Cheers Sukalo -- Sukalor