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BT Line Fault
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I am having problems with my broadband connection. With line falling over very frequently due to "persistent faults" My ADSL modems' control panel shows lots of near end Cyclic Redundancy Check...

anyone using BT broadband with an AMD processor?
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 14 Comments

Hi, I have a poot with a 533 megahertz AMD K6-2 w/3DNow! processor. When I check the compatibility for use with BT broadband it tells me that... "Your processor speed is less than the required...

ADSL Networking
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 6 Comments

I have a PCI ADSL modem (Conexant) which works fine on a single PC. I now need to network the ADSL connection to several computers; some distant enough to need wireless connectivity. Do I need to...

Newbie help please ref networking
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 14 Comments

We used to get b/band on both computers using Lan. It then became available only on one machine (dialup only on mine) It seemed to improve when Norton's f/wall was disabled last week - but now this...

Logging on problems with a Binatone ADSL 500 USB Modem
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 10 Comments

To put it simply, I occasionally have problems logging on to PlusNet using my Binatone ADSL 500 USB Modem. I have to sit for quite a few minutes with it stating it is dialling 0.38, then if I am...

ADSL testing filters.
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 3 Comments

Is it reasonable to compare between a filter with phone and the modem simply plugged via a short cable into the BT jack accessible once the faceplate of the master socket has been removed?

# Get FREE Sony VAIO, iPod, Xbox, PlayStation, or Cell Phone when you spend $40..!!
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 0 Comments

YES! It's true! They're offering you the best (FREE!) deals you'll ever find. They've got FREE Cell Phones, FREE iPods, FREE Gaming Consoles, FREE Sony Vaio and more FREE GIFTS to come soon! All...

Re: mobile broadband when?
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 0 Comments

"jas" <no@email.here> ???? news:MPG.1bc40604cb47cbcd9896f4@news.gradwell.com...

Dropped Connections problem
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 11 Comments

I recently joined Plus Net on 512k and for the first week was thrilled with it. This past weekend the connection started dropping when it was idle ..... all settings are correct (as far as I know)...

Pipex - continuation of "Re: Pipex poor service - letter to Chief Executive!!" saga
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 46 Comments

Am starting new thread to advise present position (see original approx. 21st Sept). Pipex system now working extremely well (thanks in part to a BT Voyager USB modem I got hold of - seems much...

Wireless Broadband Routers - any recomendations?
Posted on October 6th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Hi there, I need a good wireless broadband router. Can anyone recommend any? Are there any pitfalls in having wireless? Thanks K

Virgin Broadband
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 1 Comments

Has anyone tried Virgin BB the £17.99 package ? I have cancelled my NTL Freedom account today with 30 days notice. Do I have to wait until it expires before using broadband ? I have carrier pre...

ADSL Filters
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Since they got Broadband, some of my friends now sound as if they are at the end of a long drain pipe when they use the phone. Presumably the effect of the ADSL filters? Since I have to by some...

Removing BB from my telephone line
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 3 Comments

In the near future I am hoping to share my neighbour's broadband connection. I know precisely , from its T&Cs, what my ISP will do when I terminate my contract. Usually this would be to transfer to...

Broadband - Is it best to get a router?
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi there, I am about to sign up for braodband but I have been asked whether I want a regular USB modem or a router. I only have 1 PC but I may use BT BB Voice. So is it best to go for a router? If...

DSL modem and laptop
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 3 Comments

Atlantica wrote: The RJ11 socket on the modem plugs in to the phone line, it connects to the laptop using a USB port. As you said, it's a USB modem. HP were talking about an ethernet modem or...

Internet connection probs
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi guys For the last 3 weeks or so, when i open IE or mozilla, when i first boot, it stays on finding page for half a minute or so before the internet kicks in. It has only started happening...

Migration To Plusnet Annual or monthly?
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I have been looking at migrating to Plusnet if I migrate there is no charge and the cost for the 1Mbit premier package is £29.99/month. My question is what's the advantage of signing up to an annual...

Re: Two wifi APs off one ADSL modem?
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 3 Comments

On Mon, 04 Oct 2004 15:53:48 +0100, Peter wrote: Not really. Couple of problems with that setup. First, how do you propose to hang two routers, with a different network on each, off the...

WiFi Router and ADSL Modem Router
Posted on October 5th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I have a D-Link DI-614+ WiFi access point and 4-port ethernet switch, and a Netgear DG814 ADSL modem and 4-port ethernet switch. What I want to do is run the WiFi point downstream from the modem so...