I posted a few days ago about my 3Com router randomly disconnecting. At the time the router was right next to the side of the PC. On Thursday I moved it about a metre away from the PC nearer to the...

Hi, I have several PC's, but turning two of them on at the same time causes a problem to one - just the same two each time. My first guess was that I had most likely configured the IP's of both...

Hi All, Firstly I've been a happy NTL customer (touching MDF, and there had to be *one* right <g>) for a good few years now. From free dial-up to free 150k > 300k bb 'upgrade' and the few times over...

On Thu 07 Apr 2005 21:59:53, Ponder wrote: Ponder, apologies for that. I had not intended to offend. I had originally considered the "home networking" group but thought I then removed it. Guess I...

After getting plenty of advice on this group about who to change my ISP to, I think the best at the moment looks like F2S, Has anybody signed up with them recently, and if so what are they like? The...

I'm thinking of migrating from Pipex to Plusnet's 500k Broadband Plus service. One thing concerns me on their features...

Do you need a new router/modem to support these new speeds or will my existing Netgear router cope with them?

Interesting article at Tom's Hardware http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article111.php "After about three minutes of capturing and cracking, the FBI team found the correct WEP key, and...

I have just had a BT install a phone line, however it was a bit different to how I expected. To explain briefly the house had 3 phone wires none of which were connected that met at the side of the...

me2@dn14.net wrote: My thoughts are that since you had your phone number changed to stop nuisance calls, the ISP didn't have you down in their records with this new number, so as far as their system...

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I work from home and use the internet for emails and some browsing during the working day. In the evenings and weekends the internet is used by the family. I intend to put the internet bills...

Nigel M wrote: And what about a trace route to the address - what happens?

OK, Bulldog originally said they're not in my area until May 2005 but now they rung me today to say they're fully installed in my telephone exchange. so they're offering for the next 12 months is...

Hi folks, subject says it all really! If anyone has got it working could I please (for want of a better phrase) "pick your brains"? Many thanks. --

I have been informed that Broadband will be available in my area on the 27th April. Is there any tips or advice for a new subscriber. Is it straightforward and easy? Blair

"Sandi" <sorry@no.email.please> wrote in message news:963169A441B6274C1H4@194.168.222.124... Just be thankfull that you don't have to use Pipex's pitiful servers.

Hi, My current BB service is due to renewed in a few months and I'm looking for a cheaper service. I'm currently on NDO 512k @ £27.99p p/m with no cap and want to change to a 1meg connection with...

Hi I am setting up a home network for friends tomorrow and just want to check that BT Internet use standard ADSL Modem settings. Friends are on BT Internet BB, not sure exactly what flavour but...