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Marginal 2Mb ADSL. Will new Router help?
Posted on June 21st, 2005 | 3 Comments

I have been using ADSL for a couple of years, with a 512 connection that has been solid as a rock. Recently regraded to 2 Mb and the connection is "marginal" (I am 6k from exchange). It's probably...

User hackable linux based ADSL modem/router/wi-fi.
Posted on June 21st, 2005 | 0 Comments

Currently I have a WRT54G, with an ADSL modem plugged into it. I find this very handy, as it lets me run programs on the WRT, such as esniper, to let me bid on auctions, even when all computers...

RE: 2Mb Broadband
Posted on June 21st, 2005 | 5 Comments

Just got this response from Plusnet: If BT have provided you with 1Mb then this will be the fastest speed possible on your line. Line speed is not simply decided on by distance form the exchange so...

After installing Broadband, phone volume reduced
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 6 Comments

After installing Wanadoo Broadband I find that it is difficult to hear voices on incoming calls Is there a solution? Blair

Tiscali
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Has anyone else had this problem? Leave the computer idle for a length of time then try to get to a home page only to find "Cannot find server". Switch router/modem of then on sometimes a couple of...

Plusnet auto upgrade
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 16 Comments

I'm on the Premier Account, 512 and my phone exchange was/is being upgraded. If i can get the upgrade to 1mb will it just happen without notification or will the let me know.

VOIP handsets - UK retailers
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 13 Comments

I really like the firebox usb handset but don't want to wait for it to arrive - does anyone know if there are any UK retailer outlets in the high street where I could buy one from? If not - are...

Tiscali broadband wireless
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 7 Comments

OK, I have read posts and I'm a bit confused. I currently have the normal broadband 1MB from Tiscali. Did not actually realise it was USB until it was too late, otherwise I'd be up and running by...

Reserving copper overlay
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 20 Comments

Help, I live on a new housing development which is served by a TPON'd local exchange @ Thornton Cleveleys in Lancashire, meaning I cannot receive a broadband service. My neighbour, a BT engineer,...

OT? Webiste problems?
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 3 Comments

Hi all... Can anyone else access this website? http://mosthaunted.interoute.com/home.html

New official firmware for the Netgear DG834/G (v 2.10.22)
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Version 2.10.22 has been released. It appears to be a official release (the first since v1.05.00 which was released in July 2004) and not a beta Details/Downloadable...

Bulldog & Wanadoo to merge?
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 0 Comments

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=24042

Broadband for Students
Posted on June 20th, 2005 | 10 Comments

Hey guys. I'm looking at broadband deals for students for my house next year and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations? It's going to be a 4 person house. So far Virgin Net caught my eye as...

Re: 2mb leased line throughput
Posted on June 19th, 2005 | 0 Comments

"jas0n" <no@email.here> wrote in message news:MPG.1d1ec5852330e6ae9896cc@news.gradwell.com... WAN links are normally full duplex, esp. at higher speeds (say over 64 Kbps) - otherwise the turnaround...

Re: 2mb leased line throughput
Posted on June 19th, 2005 | 0 Comments

On 19 Jun 2005 00:58, jas0n <no@email.here> wrote: It'd be the same speed in each direction so you could be sending 2000 kbps as well as receiving at that speed (though clearly for...

Re: 2mb leased line throughput
Posted on June 19th, 2005 | 0 Comments

On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 00:58:31 +0100, jas0n <no@email.here> wrote: generally symmetric http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leased_line Phil -- Tiscali - dialup speeds at Broadband prices,...

Does speed increase lower Noise DB level?
Posted on June 19th, 2005 | 18 Comments

I've been having problems since switching from Pipex (who I was with for 3 years) to plusNet once they regraded the line to 2mb/s instead of 512kb/s My Line Attenuation has always been around 53 db...

Re: How do I refresh the Ethernet device entry in XP's Net Connections?
Posted on June 19th, 2005 | 0 Comments

i must ask why bother? however you asked so....... i would uninstall the rest is auto upon reboot mike

ADSL Line impedance (was DSL lead pinout)
Posted on June 18th, 2005 | 4 Comments

All good stuff thanks, I've now split my adsl lead on it's way to the router/modem - indeed, an rj12 (6p) with centre is feed. Next question, I'm having difficulty with is; what is the line...

Re: How do I refresh the Ethernet device entry in XP's Net Connections?
Posted on June 18th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Device manager Device manager's toolbar has a button, pressing it will detect 'new' hardware...no need to reboot. No need. Just make sure you install the latest drivers for the network chipset.