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2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 12:58 AM
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And second question why do we have the 2 boxes in the first place ? is there a single router modem available ?
thanks
PS. this statement on your website should be changed as its wrong if your having fibre installed using the routers you send.
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Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 8:01 AM
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16-01-2013 8:10 AM
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Quote from: rogernp20 Hi everyone , im new here just having fibre installed and have noticed the plusnet router will only give me 3 Ethernet connections, I need 4 , my dad has fibre and has a bt open reach router which would allow me to have 4 , could I swap my plusnet box over for his ?
Almost certainly yes - You'd need to change connection usernames and passwords of course. Alternatively you could add a further ethernet switch or replace the Plusnet router with another 'cable' router.
Quote from: rogernp20 And second question why do we have the 2 boxes in the first place ? is there a single router modem available ?
BT Openreach currently supply the FTTC with ethernet as the hand off i.e they're responsible for the modem. This may change soon... It is possible to hack their modem so it becomes a basic router, or to replace it with a 3rd party VDSL device, but either solution are not strictly legit.
Quote from: rogernp20 PS. this statement on your website should be changed as its wrong if your having fibre installed using the routers you send.
frequently asked questions
10. Can I connect more than one computer?
Yes, if you have a router that supports this. Our wireless routers allow up to 4 computers to connect using Ethernet and multiple connections using wireless.
Very good point!
Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 9:50 AM
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2 pc's hardwired
1 xbox360 hardwired
1 ps3 hardwire
1 xbox 360 wireless
1 ps3 wireless
1 sky box hardwired
1 printer wireless
1 laptop wireless
3 mobiles wireless
and theres only 2 of us in the house
under my desk I have 13 plugs so having 2 have anther really does my head in
Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 10:01 AM
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Quote from: rogernp20 my dad has fibre and has a bt open reach router which would allow me to have 4 , could I swap my plusnet box over for his ?
It wouldn't cause a problem for you (there are Plusnet users on fibre who are using a BT HomeHub).
I'd be more concerned it would cause problems for your Dad.
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Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 10:05 AM
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Quote 2 pc's hardwired
1 xbox360 hardwired
1 ps3 hardwire
1 xbox 360 wireless
1 ps3 wireless
1 sky box hardwired
1 printer wireless
1 laptop wireless
3 mobiles wireless
and theres only 2 of us in the house
When do you have time to sleep Roger??
Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 10:18 AM
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Some examples:
http://www.billion.com/product/vdsl.html
http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2750.html
http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2850.html
http://www.avm.de/en/Produkte/FRITZBox/FRITZ_Box_Fon_WLAN_7390/index.php
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Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 11:36 AM
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Quote from: tijara33
Quote 2 pc's hardwired
1 xbox360 hardwired
1 ps3 hardwire
1 xbox 360 wireless
1 ps3 wireless
1 sky box hardwired
1 printer wireless
1 laptop wireless
3 mobiles wireless
and theres only 2 of us in the house
When do you have time to sleep Roger??
lol not a lot
Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 11:36 AM
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Quote from: w23 There certainly are 'single box solutions' available but these tend to be quite expensive, officially these are against BT's rules but enough people use them without trouble (just make sure the BT modem is available if needed for troubleshooting).
Some examples:
http://www.billion.com/product/vdsl.html
http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2750.html
http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2850.html
http://www.avm.de/en/Produkte/FRITZBox/FRITZ_Box_Fon_WLAN_7390/index.phphttp://www.netgear.com/service-provider/products/routers-and-gateways/dsl-gateways/vevg3700.aspx#[Edit - no longer available]
thanks
Cant believe Tesco direct sells draytek , at £151 I see your point but would of thought BT might of been able to do some deal with one of the makers for a cheap single box ? its like we moving with the times with the speed but holding back with the boxes .
Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 11:47 AM
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Quote from: tijara33
Quote 2 pc's hardwired
1 xbox360 hardwired
1 ps3 hardwire
1 xbox 360 wireless
1 ps3 wireless
1 sky box hardwired
1 printer wireless
1 laptop wireless
3 mobiles wireless
and theres only 2 of us in the house
When do you have time to sleep Roger??
its not that much really
xbox and ps3 in bedroom and living room , pc in each bedroom , laptop anywhere in house and sky box down stairs , my mate who has 3 boys has a xbox and ps3 in each bedroom and in his living room and a pc in each bedroom and living room besides 3 laptops and sky boxes in the bedrooms and living room , think its the way of life now int it ?
Re: 2 questions 1 can i use a bt open reach router and 2 why the need for 2 boxes ?
16-01-2013 12:19 PM
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http://www.technicolor.com/en/hi/digital-home/mediaaccess/dsl/wireless/vdsl/technicolor-tg589vnv2
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