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Checking line lengths
Posted on January 5th, 2004 | 3 Comments

With a view to buying houses, I've been using BT's ADSL availability checker at http://www.bt.com/broadband . There seem to be four possible results for ADSL-enabled exchanges. Does anyone know...

modem/router combination
Posted on January 5th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Hi All, First off, has anyone had problems yesterday with posting to this newsgroup? on my news reader it appeared to get into a state where the posting titles and content were out of sync. Anyway,...

Using NTL Broadband and are an Online Gamer? Read On>>
Posted on January 5th, 2004 | 4 Comments

I`m trying to get the fellow NTL online gaming community together to show support for Public (Free) and Clan Based (Paid For) Gaming Servers provided from NTL.. If you could be so kind to sign this...

3Com Wireless 11g Access Point (Performance Question)
Posted on January 5th, 2004 | 9 Comments

Exact model number is: 3CRWE454G72. Software version: 1.02.11 (latest) Connected to: Speedtouch 510 (V3) DSL Router (serving three other wired machines). This AP was bundled with a 3Com 11g PC Card...

finding where your telephone exchange is
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Is there anyway to find where your telephone exchange is? I want to see how far away we are from our exchange and see roughly if we can receive broadband or not. thanx in advance.

Plusnet query re Freeagent newsgroup reader
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 6 Comments

I am thinking about joining Plusnet and currently use Freeagent for my newsgroups on Freeserve. I use news.freeserve.net as the news server . If I move to Plusnet, will I be able to access the...

"Peer abort" error with D-Link DSL-300G+ Modem
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 3 Comments

I am trying to get my D-Link DSL-300G+ modem to work with my ADSL connection. I have it connected to a standalone PC via an ethernet connection. The ADSL and Ethernet LEDs are showing constant green...

Replacing Freeserve USB Speedtouch Modem Question
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 3 Comments

I'm looking to replace my Freeserve standard USB Speedtouch modem (the purple one) with a dedicated Ethernet ASDL Modem/Router so that I can plug my Xbox Live(Ethernet) connection in to the new modem...

test pelase ignore
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 1 Comments

test three

Conexant ADSL connection problem
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 6 Comments

I have moved my Conexant AccessRunner ADSL modem (the Dabs one) from my W98 machine to a new box running XP. I've adjusted the connection settings in the control panel to the same ones as were in the...

Broadband ISP recommendations
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 5 Comments

Hi. I am after Broadband ISP recommendations. What are Pipex like? 1MB for £30 P/M seems good.

Re: ADSL support over holiday periods
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 0 Comments

On 03 Jan 2004 14:54 GMT, Julie Brandon wrote: Acknowledging the smiley from Julie, but perhaps this needs a wider airing (hence cross-post to uk.telecom.broadband and follow-ups set there...

Re: Blueyonder 512 service
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 2 Comments

In article <4l9avvot0nc6uvk1ohuqro473f8l491ceg@4ax.com>, me@privacy.net () wrote: Only BT SHDSL (or a leased line) offers symmetric download and upload rates, for a high price, £165/month for the...

Router Modem Recommendations
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Hi. I am after for recommendations for a ADSL router/modem. All I want is something decent to share Broadband between two Windows PC's. I have 10/100 NIC cards in both PC's already and cabling with...

510v4 DCHP Pools addresses disappearing
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 2 Comments

First of all I'm using 5 ip addresses with no NAT or anything. Is anyone else having problems with DCHP pools using the latest firmware (4.2.5.0)? After a few hours my 510v4 DCHP pools seem to get...

test please ignore
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 2 Comments

test post one

Router Recommendations
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 22 Comments

Going broadband in the new year once our exchange is up and running. I wonder if anyone can help recommend a suitable router please. My setup will require that access to the broadband connection...

Do lines get activated early?
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 12 Comments

hi all. i've been given an activation date by my isp (which has changed to earlier from their previous provisional date) which they say BT has given them. i'm quite gagging for broadband and just...

BT ISDN Conversion charge assistance
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 6 Comments

I know this has been covered in the past and at that time I thought BT had dropped the ISDN conversion charges but I have received a bill which has two worrying elements. There is a charge of £42.55...

Managed HH to ADSL Conversion [Longish post]
Posted on January 4th, 2004 | 11 Comments

I am currently using HH (with Freeserve Anytime) for internet access. The setup is as follows: When HH was installed a couple of years ago the master socket in the downstairs hall was replaced by the...