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Forum: BT

12-06-2013, 1:13 PM

Replies: 13

Will I need a new router for BT Infinity?

Views: 754

Posted By beerhunter

1. Yes 2. Yes

1. Yes

2. Yes

Forum: Sky Broadband

12-06-2013, 11:57 AM

Replies: 7

Sky new hub and wifi repeater advice

Views: 824

Posted By beerhunter

The box being discussed is essentially a Wireless...

The box being discussed is essentially a Wireless Access point that connects to your Router via HomePlug 200AV rather than Ethernet over a cable.

They work well. You may want to read the threads...

Forum: BT

12-06-2013, 11:32 AM

Replies: 2

Regrade to WBC/21CN?

Views: 669

Posted By beerhunter

ADSL2+ (called 21CN WBC by BT) is more sensitive...

ADSL2+ (called 21CN WBC by BT) is more sensitive to distance from the local exchange than ADSL and so there comes a point at which ADSL will work better than ADSL2+.

So if your neighbour is along...

Forum: BT

12-06-2013, 11:27 AM

Replies: 13

New Home Hub 4

Views: 1,094

Posted By beerhunter

Does the adapter in your client device support...

Does the adapter in your client device support 802.11n?

Forum: BT

12-06-2013, 11:24 AM

Replies: 2

BT HH4 - extending wifi range

Views: 458

Posted By beerhunter

I would look at using HomePlugs with built-in...

I would look at using HomePlugs with built-in WiFi if I was you. (Search these forums for info.)

Those extenders halve your available bandwith at best and can do worst as you have found.

No...

Forum: ISPs and the Internet

30-05-2013, 9:43 AM

Replies: 5

Broadband set-up help needed

Views: 869

Posted By beerhunter

This is the sort of thing that hacks me off with...

This is the sort of thing that hacks me off with this forum. As someone who has been doing. this stuff over forty years, having to constantly defend my advice against this kind of comment.

So...

Forum: ISPs and the Internet

29-05-2013, 1:21 PM

Replies: 5

Broadband set-up help needed

Views: 869

Posted By beerhunter

Unless you have multi-room or use interactive...

Unless you have multi-room or use interactive services, there is no need for the Sky HD box to be connected so you can get ride of that extension. So plug the Sky router into the main BT socket, via...

Forum: BT

22-05-2013, 2:28 PM

Replies: 2

Just want the internet??

Views: 1,352

Posted By beerhunter

The free evening and weekend calls is part of one...

The free evening and weekend calls is part of one of the BT Broadband deals. You can upgrade to free calls anytime for another fiver pcm.

Forum: BT

22-05-2013, 2:22 PM

Replies: 38

New dual band BT homehub 4 now being rolled out

Views: 13,317

Posted By beerhunter

You can simply wack a cheap switch on the HH's...

You can simply wack a cheap switch on the HH's gigabit LAN port.

Forum: ISPs and the Internet

04-04-2013, 2:54 PM

Replies: 21

Fiber Optic - Sky or BT?

Views: 2,824

Posted By beerhunter

So do BT Retail - from Openreach. That is to...

So do BT Retail - from Openreach. That is to say, although both are owned by the same Holding Company, they are are not the same Operating Company. Additionally, Openreach are not allowed to favour...

Forum: Networking and NAS

04-04-2013, 12:04 PM

Replies: 6

BNC Balun patching

Views: 339

Posted By beerhunter

Another question I'm afraid. What "traffic"? In...

Another question I'm afraid. What "traffic"? In other words, what is running over the E1.

I'm also not sure what you mean by "Ethernet Port", which can mean many different things.

Forum: Networking and NAS

04-04-2013, 10:51 AM

Replies: 6

BNC Balun patching

Views: 339

Posted By beerhunter

I hope that you will forgive the questions but I...

I hope that you will forgive the questions but I am confused by what you trying to achieve? For example why a balun?

If you give more information about the why, I may be able to help with the how.

Forum: Networking and NAS

03-04-2013, 7:48 PM

Replies: 6

BNC Balun patching

Views: 339

Posted By beerhunter

Do you mean from 10Base2 (Thin Ethernet) to...

Do you mean from 10Base2 (Thin Ethernet) to x-Base-T Ethernet?

Forum: BT

03-04-2013, 7:45 PM

Replies: 2

10 day stabilisation period, is it nonsense?

Views: 1,778

Posted By beerhunter

No testing as such is done. The line is...

No testing as such is done. The line is monitored and the readings saved.

Until that is done, BT do not know what the norm is for your line and so will not entertain any speed queries until it...

Forum: Networking and NAS

26-11-2012, 10:48 AM

Replies: 2

Help needed please with wireless network repeater

Views: 456

Posted By beerhunter

Here's how to do it with the Netgear. Now you...

Here's how to do it with the Netgear. Now you need to find out if the the Orange box supports WDS. How To Set WDS (Repeater Function) on WNDR3300/WNR3500?...

Forum: Networking and NAS

26-11-2012, 10:37 AM

Replies: 1

Using the HH1 as a repeater for the HH2

Views: 301

Posted By beerhunter

No. It can't be done. BTW connecting two...

No. It can't be done. BTW connecting two Wireless Access Points via WiFi (which is what you are attempting to do)is a baaad idea because you will halve the available bandwidth.

If connecting...

Forum: Networking and NAS

26-11-2012, 10:31 AM

Replies: 22

BBC HD downloads do I need gigabit router

Views: 788

Posted By beerhunter

Yes.:grin:

Yes.:grin:

Forum: Networking and NAS

23-11-2012, 6:54 PM

Replies: 8

Replacing BT Homehub 2

Views: 677

Posted By beerhunter

You can get a brand new Home Hub 3.0 from a...

You can get a brand new Home Hub 3.0 from a well-known auction site. They are dirt cheap because they will only work with BT. (Auctions are offer better prices than buy now.)

Forum: Networking and NAS

23-11-2012, 6:45 PM

Replies: 9

Wireless / Wired setup

Views: 447

Posted By beerhunter

If it is usually attached via Ethernet, either...

If it is usually attached via Ethernet, either but if it is 10/100/1000 capable it would be better via a gigabit switch

Forum: Networking and NAS

22-11-2012, 3:38 PM

Replies: 16

Wired home network speed

Views: 1,006

Posted By beerhunter

Ensure that all your cables have all four pairs...

Ensure that all your cables have all four pairs connected. Gigabit Ethernet requires all four pairs. If not it will drop back to fast Ethernet (100Mb/s) between those two devices.

Forum: Networking and NAS

22-11-2012, 3:28 PM

Replies: 9

Help with powerline network please?

Views: 612

Posted By beerhunter

1. They are not supposed to but this is far from...

1. They are not supposed to but this is far from the first time that I have heard that they can.
2. Assuming HomePlug standard, they don't "pair". They come out of the box ready to join a network...

Forum: Sky Broadband

21-11-2012, 4:29 PM

Replies: 14

Sky Fibre with 801.11n router

Views: 1,863

Posted By beerhunter

I think you mean the Openreach modem - rather...

I think you mean the Openreach modem - rather than "Outreach broadband router"). The answer is yes. Any router that has an upstream WAN port. You may see them called "Cable Routers" which is a...

Forum: Networking and NAS

19-11-2012, 4:04 PM

Replies: 6

New Wireless Router Advice Please

Views: 419

Posted By beerhunter

Yes. Don't use WiFi for HD streaming. Wired...

Yes. Don't use WiFi for HD streaming. Wired Ethernet is best followed by Ethernet over the mains such as HomePlugs.

BTW, if upgrading your WiFi (I assume that you have 802.11g and want to move...

Forum: Networking and NAS

18-11-2012, 4:42 PM

Replies: 11

Best way to get from BT socket to router

Views: 943

Posted By beerhunter

The modem in Sky boxes have been known to cause...

The modem in Sky boxes have been known to cause problems. If you don't have multi-room or use interactive services, just disconnect it. Other than for multi-room Sky don't care if it is connected.

Forum: Networking and NAS

18-11-2012, 4:37 PM

Replies: 17

What brand/model wireless router to buy?

Views: 940

Posted By beerhunter

As has been alluded to, 802.11n does not "improve...

As has been alluded to, 802.11n does not "improve the signal strength". However it can SOMETIMES improve the range over 802.11g.

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