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Dialup and NTL provided phone lines
Posted on June 25th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Yes, I know this isn't UK.telecom.dialup, however I have the hope someone here can answer a question for me :) Mate of mine has a NTL provided phone line. Because of this, things like the Force9...

Re: Metronet Conectivity Issues
Posted on June 25th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi, Anyone has any problems connect to their ADSL sevices, I haven't be able to connect since yesterday aftrenoon, the time when they said they have completed installed the new pipe. My connection...

Is there a better BT Exchange Distance Checker for DSL?
Posted on June 25th, 2004 | 3 Comments

In message <j2jdd0dgsk2cbncln2cd19jplql5j7du78@4ax.com>, Katz <katzeye1@NO.SPAM.PLEASE.hotmail.com> writes I can check the approximate distance with your exchange name and your postcode - butas BT...

Manual order .... what happens?
Posted on June 25th, 2004 | 1 Comments

I've just ordered ADSL on a number that a) has just moved premises, b) had ADSL on it from a previous provider which has now been (being) switched to another number at the original premises, and c)...

ASUS 6000EV not booting after firmware update
Posted on June 25th, 2004 | 2 Comments

After inheriting an ASUS 6000EV, I upgraded the flash to the latest solwise version, as advised by the forum. The update did not complete, as the system froze. After doing so, the router refuses to...

Missing GIFs
Posted on June 25th, 2004 | 5 Comments

A while ago in this thread Subject: Where does this 'Tickle' pop-up come from? Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 06:11:09 +0100 Message-ID: <7h3u905l6vs2qto7rrl2he6ljlrav50lu7@4ax.com> I had lots of help...

Surge protection
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 5 Comments

Should I surge protect my ADSL line as I did with a standard v90 modem? Thanks -- REMOVE BOLTS to reply Victoria Concordia Crescit

ADSL in non active BT line
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 8 Comments

Friend is just moving to house with a BT line that has a dead tone, he is trying to get/find out what was the number as it was disconnected and not taken away, the line or number. Is it possible to...

Preventing telephone access from broadband point
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 4 Comments

I have a house with the BT master socket in the loft, and cat5 cables going from there via a patch panel to different rooms around the house. I have replaced the front of the master with one of...

Any speed difference? PCI/router
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Would there be any speed or ping difference if I replaced my current PCI ADSL Modem with a wireless modem/router such as the belkin 7630? RobertJM

[UK-Bug] News .. BT, BTYahoo, Fibre to the home, Glastonbury & TPONupdate.
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 0 Comments

Some news type thingymajigs - for those not with the footy this fine evening. "Get fibre to the home" - claim UK Government advisors http://snipurl.com/7baq BTYahoo pushes NetHelp -...

Problem with Broadband router [long]
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 3 Comments

Posted separately to both u.c.home-networking and uk.telecom.broadband as I'm not sure which is the better group to ask this in. My setup: 2 desktop PC's both fast machines running WinXP Pro SP1...

Re: RFD: uk.telecom.voip
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 0 Comments

On 24 Jun 2004, Andrew Hodgson <andrew@hodgsonfamily.org> wrote: can be carried over ISDN, and is not broadband specific, I suspect some who read the broadband newsgroup may be interested (and...

Best to switch off router when not used?
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 4 Comments

I've had BB for 3 weeks with a DLink 504. Although the computers are switched off after use the router has been left on continuously. But I've noticed a gradual slowing down of the internet, turning...

Well, Nothing Topps Tiscali Broadband
Posted on June 24th, 2004 | 13 Comments

I used to have BT Broadband at my old address but when I moved, I changed to Tiscali because it was like £2 cheaper per month.. Well, I can say that Tiscali who claim to be the best in the UK...

Broadband cabling
Posted on June 23rd, 2004 | 2 Comments

I am getting a broadband connection in the near future. I have a master socket with a number of sockets cabled off the master. Am I right in assuming correctly that I will be able to get broadband at...

Plusnet Netstart .... which router?
Posted on June 23rd, 2004 | 15 Comments

I am about to sign a client up to ADSL Business Netstart, and have advised them (as they operate in a networked office) to opt for a router connection. Which router does Plusnet supply with the...

BT Broadband Voice Fujitsu FDX-840
Posted on June 23rd, 2004 | 2 Comments

Is anybody using the Fujitsu FDX-840? How does it compare to the Cisco ATA 186 and is it any good? I haven't seen any other companies offering the device and I can't find any other information on...

Re: Wireless network card aerial connector
Posted on June 23rd, 2004 | 0 Comments

It's an RP-SMA (RP=Reverse Polarity) have a look at the wireless section of www.solwise.co.uk for an antenna to suit your needs..... "Peter Hewitt-Dutton" <phduttonNOSPAM@GOAWAYbtinternet.com>...

Fast braodband service availability
Posted on June 23rd, 2004 | 15 Comments

I'm moving house next week and, up until today, I thought that my new home was good for ADSL. It now turns out that RADSL is the best available :o( I'm used to 2MB and do NOT want to go to a 512...