Hi, I am having a few problems re-setting up my VPN, for client PCs I have connected to the internet elsewhere, using a new Netgear DG834 modem/router/firewall. I used to have my Win2k SP3 DC...

Hi, I'm getting an ADSL service from A&A and they have given me an activation date of 18 Feb. The line is currently a HH line, and they are doing a "managed" conversion. Now, although A&A haven't...

Hi all I've just moved into a new house and the previous owner has a mess of extension cables running from the master socket to various rooms around the house. I'm getting a speed test done for the...

Some early morning news for you to read over your Ready Break. BT Retail's boss, Pierre Danon hinted yesterday that BTYahoo & BT Broadband customers could be seeing a price reduction in their...

If for instance I have my line ASDL enabled and use Nildram. Could a friend bring his laptop/BB modem and connect to Clara on my ASDL enabled line?

Hi All, I have a couple of Q's on what happens when BT perform maintainance. You can quite frequently see on the BTOW site a list of Exchanges where they are currently performing ADSL maintainance...

I purchased an eTec USB ADSL modem from PC World in the UK during October 2003.. S/N 3BE145434 on modem case using USB 1.1 The box included a microfilter. When the computer is switched...

He He, My letter bout Tiscal (t*****s) made it to this weeks Micromart, check out "False moustache and dark glasses" :-)) -- daZza............. dazkelly@"knickers"tiscali.co.uk remove knickers to...

I attended a village meeting on broadband and was illuminated by the following: The village threshold 100+ a BT subcontractor guaranteed connection for a smaller number 40+ but this would not...

I'm looking at buying a Linksys WAG54G modem/router. It looks good and spec seems good, but can't find any reviews. It seems very cheap for what it is. Also includes firewall. Has anyone any...

Hi If you go on broadband can you only have one phone number? ISDN used to offer two, wondered if the same package was available with BB. Cheers B Bear

Hi all, Tonight I may be helping a friend setup their Broadband. They are not expected to be activated till tomorrow, but will setup early in case it gets activated early. Now I know that if its...

Broadband is arriving in our household on 19th Feb - our excahnge went ADSL yesterday - and Pipex have despatched my micro-filters. Originally when we moved in, we had a standard BT socket and one...

FUrther to some helpful info given on here I pursued a new line of approach with BT. Initial line check came up OK so I placed an order with BT. Modem arrived. Letter arrived saying sorry we can't...

Hello all, Just installed my plusnet adsl modem and all is working fine...... except, I have created a second account with plusnet PAYG for an extra mailbox. I have set up OE with a second identity...

Hi, Has anyone tried to migrate an ADSL service from one ISP to another and had difficulty in getting your original ISP to reveal the CBUK number? I'm currently with Tollon and they are refusing...

My BT Voyager 100 ADSL modem is misbehaving so I'm thinking of getting a wireless modem/router. I currently run a wireless ad hoc network using Belkin cards (54Mbits). Can anyone recommend a good...

Greetings I'm fairly new to newsgroups and am currently using X-News as my news client. Is X-News considered to be a decent newsreader or are there others that are better. Thanks for your help.

Just gone wireless with a BT Voyager 2000 as my modem/router. My laptop has a Realtek 8180 wireless lan card and on an open connection with security disabled, everything is wonderful But it all goes...

Did any of you have problem with outgoing mail with Plus net broadband ? I am unable to send mails and I suspect the port number I have specified for outgoing SMTP is wrong. The servername I have...