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pay for what you download broadband
Posted on September 13th, 2004 | 8 Comments

Could someone tell me which broadband ISP's give a minimum charge and then add somuch per mByte download thx in anticipation Grim Please take off SHOES when replying. There are only 10 types of...

Re: tiscali smtp
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 4 Comments

On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:00:11 +0100, jas <no@email.here> strung together this: I've got a couple of Tiscali email accounts and I've found that I can't access their SMTP servers from anything other...

tesco broadband
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 20 Comments

Just been talking to a guy from NTL who supply Tesco. Wait until next month our prices will be the cheapest and best deal around. I will wait to see what happens as I would like to keep my ntl e...

Wanadoo expect modem returned Y/N ??
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 8 Comments

I am on month 10 of 12 with 512 BB Wanadoo. If I terminate the contract at month 12 am I still required to send back the Thomson USB modem and filters? I did ask them on the phone but they were "not...

Best Router to replace my Dlink 604+?
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Looking to upgrading my Router to a "G" wireless version as this is the old "B" one Can anyone recommend some decent ones, I don't want another Dlink model. Thanks Pete

Re: tiscali smtp
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 0 Comments

Perhaps I haven’t fully understood, but, as far as I can see you are going to have to reconfigure the SMTP server in the laptop in either case, so why not just put Clara in temporarily? Graham.

Usage Allowances... Lets get the Facts :)
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 44 Comments

What with many ISPs having caps nowadays I thought it be fun to investigate the 1GB or 2GB that many ISPs now have as their limit a bit. I realise it depends how much you use the net or how you...

Netgear WG834G Versus Netgear WGT624
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Now that I can get broadband I'm considering purchasing a Netetgear WGT624 due to the faster transfer rates (using the WG511T PC card) as opposed to the WG834G. All the literature I've read though...

Pipex 1mb?
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 7 Comments

Been thinking about upgrading to 1mb, so I checked the Pipex Site, entered my phone number and it said that I couldn't get broadband at all, of any speed. Which is odd, because I've had 512k from...

ADSL Router Recommendations
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 3 Comments

Anyone got recommendations for a good BUSINESS class ADSL router? I emphasise Business class because the router will need maximum uptime as I will have 2 remote sites linked to it using IPSEC...

3Com OfficeConnect Remote 810 ..reset procedure
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Bought a 3Com OfficeConnect Remote 810 ADSL router as a surplus item. It seems to boot up OK but when it reached the "Password" request it won't respond to the default !root input. Looks like the...

Can you cancel a BB order?
Posted on September 12th, 2004 | 33 Comments

Can you cancel a Broadband order which is pending? Thanks.

problems with adsl modem and phone line
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 3 Comments

I've been using Eclipse broadband connected via an Alcatel USB ADSL modem for around a year. No problems. Yesterday the modem decided it couldn't find a signal. Worse, my phone line is now engaged...

Anyone use ADS Broadband
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Came across this ISP http://www.adsbroadband.co.uk/ and wondered if anyone used them. £16.66 for 512/1mb no cap seems good or is it too good. -- Regards

DataStream & IPStream broadband
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 4 Comments

What is the difference between DataStream and IPStream broadband. In an earlier post I was advised that not many providers use DataStream anymore. The ISP I have ordered with DO appear to use...

Attenuation and SNR
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 1 Comments

I have read on this newsgroup with interest, if not with much understanding, about "attenuation" and "SNR", and how some broadband routers supply this information. Mine is an Asus AAM6000EV, which...

do I need to rent a BT phone line to have ADSL?
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I have both NTL and BT currently "wired" into my house, although I am only subscribing to services using NTL at the mo. Can I get ADSL on the BT line without having pay a line rental charge does...

Networking From ADSL USB
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 5 Comments

Hi, I'm not really an ip man so you might have to stay with me a bit on this. I have a desktop with an adsl 512 usb speedtouch modem (stingray type). I also have a works laptop. Is there anyway I...

What is the correct procedure for getting ADSL
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 15 Comments

I have found out that maybe I can get ADSL now. Initially I had two business lines connected and a couple of years ago this was converted to Business Highway, and of course dropping one line but...

ADSL enabled, can't connect to plusnet!
Posted on September 11th, 2004 | 10 Comments

The light stopped blinking on my modem half an hour ago, and all systems are go... Except my login details aren't being verified. I know they're right cos I've used the same ones to log into my new...