- 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.

