"Brett..." <blaniosh@saltwells.dudley.gov.uk> wrote in message news:becgre$3lks0$1@ID-97605.news.dfncis.de... It *might* boot up a second or two faster. If your ISP ever had problems with their DHCP...

I just upgraded from win98 to XP Pro on one of my machines that is connected to my Draytec 2600we router, since upgrading i can't connect to the router/internet using the wizards, or even trying to...

Last week I bought a D-Link 504 ADSL modem. I set it up on my home network & it works perfectly :) How secure is the firewall using the default settings? I am not really a network person so I am...

If I had broadband installed at home, what type of cable & extention sockets would I need? Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system...

"me" <me@me.com> wrote: It's possible, but you would have to run a mailserver on the main PC, so if this is all you want it for, it's not really practical. As far as I am aware, there are no free...

I'm trying to extend my dsl-enabled lan using Zyxel g.shdsl routers and (existing, privately owned) telephone cabling. Re-cabling with Cat 5 or wireless are not options. Wiring distance is about...

In article <becg9p$gag$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk>, grayfriars@hotmail.com says... : Hi : : I have not got broadband yet but I am trying to setup my Sar 715 router in : preparation for the big day. I am...

Leave it as it is, although it's a static IP it's assigned by the ISP (but it's always the same!), some routers won't work if you assign it yourself. DNS servers can be assigned if you want to use a...

Hello ,, Can I pick up my btinternet PAYG account with outlook express using my V21 account? I cant seem to get it to work?

Colin Wilson <btiruseless@btinternet.com> wrote: I keep thinking I must be in the minority, as I also rarely have problems with anything on Pipex. I think I had a problem trying to access email...

me posted this... Just set up different identities in OE for you and her, and add the relevant mail server details in the accounts menu (tools > accounts > mail IIRC) You won't need a mail server,...

On Wed, 02 Jul 2003 20:15:24 +0100, Gus wrote: Hi, I can tell you that we (PlusNet) have six 155meg pipes installed and operational. I believe the seventh is due sometime in August - beyond...

Yes! at last someone else has the same problem as me. The only way I can keep my router alive is by setting my GF hairdryer to COLD and giving it a quick balst now and then. I dont suppose you...

I'm thinking of getting ntl's 1Mb package for home. I want to make sure my laptop pc and mac are both able to get online. The mac and pc are in different rooms and have been networked by ethernet...

I realize there's been millions spend in investment blah de blah but when does anyone think ADSL will be somthing like £12- 15 a month and cheaper connection charge ? I think the current £64 is a...

Hi, I am due to be getting a ADSL connection in August and am looking in to routers. I have a 3com 100baset switch linked to a network of machines with cat 5 cable and 3com 9015c's. I will be...

On Thu, 03 Jul 2003 19:08:43 +0100, Les Desser wrote: Sound like the fax machine is faulty. Probably causing line noise. Is the fax machine correctly earthed? graham

My situation is, Telewest cable is available to my street, but only up to the house in front of mine, BT has no plan to upgrade our exchange in the near future, neither of them provide broadband...

I too am interested in Metronet, as are some friends. I emailed them as follows, and they replied (very quickly i might add). Just thought you mighy be interested. Any comments? Hello, Myself and...

Hi all, I've just setup a very quick survey at http://shorl.com/benadrulykete which asks a couple of questions about what broadband hardware is being used by users, what ISP, what OS etc etc etc. I...