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Old 04-02-2006, 21:37   #1
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Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

Hi I have been using ntl broadband for years and now switching to BT.

Obviously I have got used to "always on" and don't want to have to log in each time.

I want wireless to work as it does now - I have a Sweex cable router with ethernet and wifi.

Do you think I will need a complete replacement for this based on ADSL or is there a way to connect from the modem BT will provide to the router I already have? If I need to replace, any recommendations?

Also, are there any other things I should consider while I switch providers?

Thanks, David.
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Old 04-02-2006, 23:14   #2
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

It really depends on the equipment BT are going to provide you. If it's going to be a speedtouch modem (single user) then its proberbly only going to have a USB connector. If however they provide you with an ADSL router you may be able to use your current kit.

As for new kit I would always recommend Linksys simply because I've never had any problems with mine but it's personal preferance really.

Oh and just one more tip if your connection ever goes wrong make sure you still have the kit BT supply and if its a speedtouch the disk too as sometimes they just decide that its a "your CPE issue".
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Old 04-02-2006, 23:47   #3
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

you'll need an ADSL router the one you have now is for cable/dsl - Is that sweex router from Spoton computers? I'm not a fan of anything sweex, cheap n nasy, but if its doing the job, what do I know
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

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Hi I have been using ntl broadband for years and now switching to BT.

Obviously I have got used to "always on" and don't want to have to log in each time.

I want wireless to work as it does now - I have a Sweex cable router with ethernet and wifi.

Do you think I will need a complete replacement for this based on ADSL or is there a way to connect from the modem BT will provide to the router I already have? If I need to replace, any recommendations?

Also, are there any other things I should consider while I switch providers?

Thanks, David.
I have tried on numerous occsions to leave ntl mainly due to their shoddy billing systems but on each occasion I have been coerced to stay with some offer I basically couldn't turn down. Once a bloke talked me into staying the day before sky and BT came round to fit their stuff
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

You can get a standalone ADSL ethernet modem, then just connect this to the router as you do with the ntl modem. Alternatively you can get an adsl router as then disable the routing on one or other of the routers because you don't really want dual NAT.

IIRC BT provide crappy speedtouch usb modems.
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

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Obviously I have got used to "always on" and don't want to have to log in each time.
My brother has adsl and has a router rigged up so the connection is 'always on' . It has the user name and password stored in it somehow - will find out tommorow how its done if you like
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Don't put yourself out but if it's easy then yes, would appreciate a better understanding of how that works. Thankyou.

Got confirmation today that ADSL will be installed, don't have a date yet.
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

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Don't put yourself out but if it's easy then yes, would appreciate a better understanding of how that works. Thankyou.

Got confirmation today that ADSL will be installed, don't have a date yet.
you can log on to the router put 127.000.000.000 into the url bar (one of the others will correct me if I am wrong) and go to the admin page and enter the username and password there

it should tell you all this in the handbook you get with the router. Hope this is a help in some way
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

Thankyou.

Oh I just had a thought - I'll be able to keep my broadband working even while rebooting the set top box (have to do this pretty regularly). Wow!
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

BT are fitting an ADSL modem with a USB connector next week! I hope the cable stretches....
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

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BT are fitting an ADSL modem with a USB connector next week! I hope the cable stretches....
There's no reason why you can't get a phone extension cable if you come up short.
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

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BT are fitting an ADSL modem with a USB connector next week! I hope the cable stretches....
Nope you're fitting the modem, they just activate the line and send you the modem
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

BT modem arrived on Saturday so making progress.

Does anyone know if I need to give ntl 30 days notice or can I just cancel over the phone? I am keeping the TV, at least until Sky come up with a decent intro offer.
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

I would call NTL and confirm 30 days notice especially if you are inside the 12 month contract period. If needed I would follow it up with a letter confirming the cancellation sent to NTL by recorded delivery so that you have proof of their receiving the letter.
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Re: Moving from ntl to BT - advice please

Okay ADSL started working today. Picked up a very nice ADSL wireless modem router (LinkSys) AND a PC card for the laptop all for £39.99 at PC World! I think that price is a steal.

Anyway I plugged it in, configured WPA and put in the id and password and it's all working. It surprised me that it was easier than setting up ntl - every time I got a new stb I had to go through the whole rigmarole of restarting everything and typing in the subscriber number etc etc. This was just plug and play.

I am only on 512K but I haven't noticed a difference in speed yet (might do next time I download something big!). So far very impressed.

I'll give it a day to settle in case there are problems and then contact ntl to stop the broadband. Thanks for all your comments.
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