uk.telecom.broadband

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Router (by da on 7 Jan 2003, 1 reply)
Just wanting to know if the Speedtouch 510 v4 has an inbuilt ADSL modem? So
I can hook it straight up to my PC without any extra hardware, or is it just
a router? ... (more)
Netgear DG814 and remote access from outside (by scofer on 9 Jan 2003, 6 replies)
sorry, this is a bit long.

Hi, ... (more)
Help hosting VPN with DSL - 504 (by rp2000 on 12 Jan 2003, 5 replies)
Hello,

I have a dlink dsl 504 router with R2.21.002.05.b2t13uk firmware. ... (more)
No Broadband from 15th Jan :-( (by rp2000 on 13 Jan 2003, 4 replies)
Don't know why I'm posting this here but this could be my last post so I may
as well.

I called BTOpenworld Order Management last Monday to cease my ADSL service. ... (more)
Changing MTU on DSL-504 (by Anon on 24 Jan 2003, 5 replies)
Does anyone know how to change the MTU to 1458 on the DSL-504 through the
command prompt?
I seem to remember there was a post on ADSLguide but I can't find it now. ... (more)
BT OpenWorld SQL Server blocking??? (by Laurie Sinnett on 3 Feb 2003, 3 replies)
Hi,

In the light of last week's fun and games with SQL Slammer, are there any
web / database developers out there who have had any problems using SQL ... (more)
Shortlist of ADSL modem/routers; help me choose (by Gra Machree on 15 Feb 2003, 3 replies)
I could do with some help. I need to go wireless at home, with three
university students in the house next year, plus running my own business
with a couple of colleagues. I'm ok technically, but not trained. I've
done enough study to be a danger to myself. Stop me running with ... (more)
Status of BTOFAQ Server Status? (by T Strong on 24 Mar 2003, 1 reply)
On going to http://www.btofaq.net/articles/sstatus1.html on 24 March I am
getting (despite "refreshing" etc)

"Last checked 20 March 2003 11:11:36 with 2500 cycles since last service ... (more)
I have got the new DSL-504 Router working with the new firmware!!! (by rp2000 on 25 Jul 2002, 3 replies)
After initial fear of "killing" the router I finally managed to upgrade the
firmware. No more crashing web interface I hope (2 hrs and counting). The
layout of the config pages is much easier and it is easier to forward ports
for stuff like ftp www pop3 etc. you can redirect ports by using machine ... (more)
frog going to sleep (by zungmonkey on 31 Jul 2002, 6 replies)
I know this has been asked before but i didnt read the post. What is tehe
solution to getting the frog to NOT go to sleep.
I am connectng using win 2K / WinRoute and because of BTs crappy uptime i
get disconnected regularly (4 to 5 times a day). The probelm is that if the ... (more)
Anyone installed a D-Link DSL-100 PCI? (by Steve I on 31 Jul 2002, 1 reply)
With Win XP and BT? And if so could they point me in the right direction on
how to do it! I've only recently been activated, but the number of times
'the frog' has gone to sleep and locked my PC up is unbelievable. I've
reinstalled 3 times now and finally given up and bought a PCI modem as ... (more)
ADSL Router (by Michael Hill on 7 Aug 2002, 6 replies)
Having recently installed an ADSL Router so that I can use ADSL on my laptop
upstairs, I have found a problem in sending files.

I am not able to send files across the net anymore for example using IRC or ... (more)
Download Speed Problem (by doslnmd on 11 Aug 2002, 6 replies)
I have been having a great deal of problems with my download speeds lately
:( I am on HG11 and since friday my download speeds have halved! :o This
does not make me a happy bunny! ... (more)
A very slow service (by Drummie on 16 Aug 2002, 8 replies)
BTOPENWORLD BROADBAND 'high speed' connection is no longer so.
This service has progressively got worse recently, not to mention the rude
BTOW staff.
I'm very tempted to switch to NTL 1MB service. ... (more)
OT: AVG Anti Virus update (by Night Walker on 19 Jan 2004, 1 reply)
As Header ... (more)
can anyone recommend - (by David Middleton on 8 Sep 2002, 6 replies)
Hi All,

I am getting a D-Link 504 ADSL router to use on a home network. I
would be grateful for recommendation for good compatible NCI cards ... (more)
EFFICIENT NETWORKS 5861 ADSL ROUTER & Plug N` Go ! (by Flossie on 10 Sep 2002, 11 replies)
Hi,

Could anyone tell me if the EFFICIENT NETWORKS 5861 ADSL ROUTER will support
a Direct connection to BT`s Wire`s Only Service Plug N` Go ? I am very ... (more)
Switching from a frog to a modem/hub/router? (by Graham Harrison on 18 May 2003, 1 reply)
I have a frog. I'm quite happy with it in general. I use Microsoft ICS
to distribute my connection to 3 other computers.

I need to establish a tunnel from one of the PCs behind the ICS machine and ... (more)
Registration Levels (by Bill on 26 Sep 2002, 2 replies)
Good to see that the advertising has landed for broadband. Also good to note
that a measure has been placed on the BT Broadband site so that one can
monitor the demand levels and the trigger for each exchange awaiting upgrade
for ADSL. ... (more)
New Virus Found 30/9 Be Warned! (by CJ on 1 Oct 2002, 10 replies)
Hi,

just logged on this morning and I had what looked like a genuine e-mail that I thought was
sent by someone in error giving me a UK address to send babies clothes to. My McAfee ... (more)
Broadband with BTopenworld NO CHANCE (by Whiteflyer on 10 Oct 2002, 2 replies)
BTopenworld has admitted that it has so far failed to process any orders as part
of a demand-led initiative to convert exchanges to DSL.

read more http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/27541.html ... (more)
Bt Broadband Migration....... (by Xplosiv on 22 Feb 2004, 3 replies)
HI there,

I'm looking to migrate from BT Broadband to another Broadband provider.
Anyone got an recommendations? ... (more)
Tele2 / Liberty Broadband - Wireless Broadband Coverage (by galaxy105guy on 13 Oct 2002, 6 replies)
If a Tele2 is looking for only 100 people to start up broadcasting wireless
broadband , why are we all queuing up and waiting to use BT's Exchanges?

http://www.bringingbroadband2u.co.uk/ ... (more)
Wireless Internet in Villages North Lincs. (by The Biscuit on 19 Jun 2003, 2 replies)
Well BT looks like you got competition in North Lincolnshire!!

I've been waiting to get Broadband in my village for ages and don't want to
wait years to get it. ... (more)
Share internet connection between XP and Linux (by Biffo on 26 Jun 2003, 1 reply)
Hi,
I have ICS set up on WinXP and I want to access the internet connection from
Linux. Is this possible and how do I do it? ... (more)
Medal of Honour - Multiplayer behind router (by morag on 28 Oct 2002, 1 reply)
How do i get multiplayer to work behind my Netgear DG814 router ? ... (more)
NTL Wireless Broadband Trial... YES!!!! (by galaxy105guy on 29 Oct 2002, 8 replies)
Looks like NTL could be about to eat up more of BT's broadband share of the
pie.
Snipped the article below from http://www.adslguide.org.uk/
Here's hoping NTL roll this Wireless Broadband service out to more areas of ... (more)
More on my packet loss problem... (by peter on 9 Nov 2002, 1 reply)
Thanks to everyone who replied to my earlier note. My packet loss problem
isn't getting any better, though Openworld say there's nothing wrong.
Below is a trace from VisualRoute showing the percent packet loss in the
second column. I know very little about TCP/IP networks, but the figure of ... (more)
Cancelling BTBroadband Home 500 service, other user's experiences?! (by tHatDudeUK on 21 Jul 2003, 7 replies)
I have sent an e-mail to homecancel@btopenworld.com which gave an automated
I was last billed on the 14th July and wanted to know if I cancelled when my
ADSL service could be terminated to move to another. I was wondering if
13th/14th July would be possible.... ... (more)
Migrating Friday and...... (by Charliefox on 20 Nov 2002, 5 replies)
Hi All
Just wondered if amounst you any have migrated and what happened re the
credit card deduction. I am due to migrate to Nildram on Friday 22nd and my
account is normally due for credit card payment on 26th (already had ... (more)
Netgear DG814 - many many problems (by steve on 20 Nov 2002, 6 replies)
I've just bought a Netgear DG814 ADSL router and I'm very not happy. It was
supplied with firmware version 4.3 and I straight away downloaded 4.4 and
flashed it.... first thing I found was that it wouldn't accept incoming FTP
connections. This is certainly something to do with the router because as ... (more)
ADSL PCI modem (by scofer on 5 Aug 2003, 3 replies)
Hi,

Anyone know why I cant get an internal pci ADSL modem (ADSL runner) to
connect to btopenworld? ... (more)
Netgear DG814 (by Deadly_M on 23 Aug 2003, 12 replies)
Can anyone shed some light on the problem with the DG814 from NETGEAR ?
Is seems very unstable , ive tried various versions of its firmware but that
hasn't helped much.
Its either that i cant log into it to change settings or that it looses its ... (more)
What are PPP (PPPoE or PPPoA) & rfc1483 bridged Connections (by Dave on 2 May 2004, 2 replies)
What are PPP (PPPoE or PPPoA) & rfc1483 bridged Connections?

Dave ... (more)
Bundling Multiple Lines (by MancLad on 16 Sep 2003, 8 replies)
Hi,

I have 2 ADSl lines comming into my house. The 1st is my provate line and
the 2nd is paid for by my work. Work have now allowed me to use this ... (more)
NetGear DG814 Router + UPnP (by Lawrence Stromski on 22 Sep 2003, 3 replies)
I have a NetGear DG814 Router with the latest firmware release. I noticed
that UPnP support has just been added on this router. All my network PC's
are 2000/XP/2003 so I'm toying with the idea of actually activating UPnP.
I have all the security patches relating to UPnP for Windows and all my ... (more)
Keeping BTY email after migration (by Gary Jones on 16 Mar 2005, 20 replies)
I'm migrating my account from BTY to Nildram and ideally would like to keep
my BTY email account, I would be grateful if anyone else has done this and
how to go about it. ... (more)
SNMP (by Ian Donaldson on 27 Mar 2005, 1 reply)
Does any one of you informed Guru's know of an application or script=20
(preferable free) that I can use on my home network to pull the total=20
bytes(or bits) received and transmitted from an specified port on a SNMP=
=20 ... (more)
Should I let this NTL IP address through? (by Sandi on 04 Apr 2005, 6 replies)
I am on NTL. What exactly is incoming IP address 80.7.172.78 trying
to do?

Sandi ... (more)
giving one PC priority using Speedtouch 510 (by phil hunt on 25 May 2005, 2 replies)
I have an ADSL connection which is connected to a SpeedTouch 510
modem/router, which in turn is connected to three PCs.

What I want to do is set up my SpeedTouch so that packets to/from ... (more)
Problem with Zoom X4 and BT Broadband Basic (by simon on 27 May 2005, 12 replies)
Hello -

I'm having problems getting Zoom X4 router to work with BT Broadband Basic.
It seems that data can flow out but not in again. When I starting pinging ... (more)
Speedtouch PCI ADSL Modem (not usb) (by Sinister Rabbit on 22 Sep 2004, 1 reply)
I have got my Alcatel Speedtouch PCI modem running in XP, but can't seem to
get it running, or find any USEFUL info for getting it running in Mandrake
10. It seems to be recognised as a Roadrunner 10 ADSL PCI modem but I can't
get head nor tail further than that. Any suggestions would be much ... (more)
Do I block access from svchost to DHCP? (by Mister C on 14 Jun 2005, 30 replies)
From time to time I get this message from my Sygate firewall.
Should I let this program through?

"Generic Host Process for Win32 Services (svchost.exe) ... (more)
Anyone fancy a free month with me? (by Harry on 18 Jun 2005, 4 replies)
If anyone here is about to sign up or considering a sign up to UKOnline
Broadband (incidently they do 8MB for £29.99)

Contact me so we can both get a free month when sign up is complete. ... (more)
France Telecom 'planning C&W bid' (by {{{{{Welcome}}}}} on 22 Jun 2005, 8 replies)
France Telecom is preparing a £4bn ($7.3bn; 5.9bn euro) takeover bid for
communications giant Cable & Wireless (C&W), the Sunday Telegraph has said.

The French firm hopes to consolidate its UK interests, such as mobile phone ... (more)
Speedtouch 330/cabling question (by Pidgeonpost on 22 Jun 2005, 12 replies)
Apologies if this has been asked before, but wonder if someone can help with
a query on this please.
A neighbour has recently signed up to Virgin broadband and the package
includes a thomson Speedtouch 330 modem. Connection fails with a 'no dial ... (more)
AOL to charge for Customer Sevice Calls. (by Rupert on 23 Jun 2005, 24 replies)
I notice that AOL are shortly to start chargeing for Customer Service
Calls.(You will have to ring an 0870 no to contact them). Talk about
rip off Joe Public. ... (more)
plusnet. Keep up the good work! (by J Willis on 23 Jun 2005, 7 replies)
I have recently joined Plusnet and would just like to say I am very
satisfied with their 2mb ADSL.
Getting through to their customer service is quick and their staff I've
found to be polite and helpful. ... (more)
A plus for Plusnet (by wooosh on 23 Jun 2005, 2 replies)
11 months with Plusnet and I have to say they have provided me with
excellent service.

After watching all the bitching and moaning this past six months I was ... (more)
PlusNet (by Paul on 23 Jun 2005, 26 replies)
Up to 2Mbs (whatever the line supports)
Unlimited downloads
No annual contract
Only 14.99 a month ... (more)