Computers (Internet)

[Brettles1986]

Originally Posted by MartinObviously

Buy a reliable router that's not provider branded is key

I have a Thomson SpeedTouch and it's epic in comparison to the BT stuff.

Across lan with a cable I maxed out doing file transfers at 99% (99Mb/s) p2p BT router is just too slow at processing, I could barely manage 1/5th of that. and it's only rated at 100

3com are usually pretty good.

[MartinObviously]

Originally Posted by Brettles1986

3com are usually pretty good.

So I've heard, but I don't usually say stuff is great without trying it first

Belkin routers are good

[Rossp]

Originally Posted by MartinObviously

Buy a reliable router that's not provider branded is key

I have a Thomson SpeedTouch and it's epic in comparison to the BT stuff.

Across lan with a cable I maxed out doing file transfers at 99% (99Mb/s) p2p BT router is just too slow at processing, I could barely manage 1/5th of that. and it's only rated at 100

Weird. I have the home hub and get (effectively) 100mbit downloads from the interwebz.

[Brettles1986]

Originally Posted by MartinObviously

So I've heard, but I don't usually say stuff is great without trying it first

Belkin routers are good

I use one here at work and have had no issues at all, 30 active wireless connections whilst also serving the wired networks access and doesn't batter an eyelid (metaphorically of course).

Also get a good interface for opening ports without having to go around the houses to get to it.

[mechsman]

Originally Posted by MartinObviously

Buy a reliable router that's not provider branded is key

I have a Thomson SpeedTouch and it's epic in comparison to the BT stuff.

Across lan with a cable I maxed out doing file transfers at 99% (99Mb/s) p2p BT router is just too slow at processing, I could barely manage 1/5th of that. and it's only rated at 100

Trouble is, getting virgin to work properly on kit that isn't provided by them is a right arse. Like I said, I might just shove the virgin box into modem mode and then use my decent networking gear. I have some HP procurve professional grade switches sitting in the corner doing light work at the moment. The buffalo air station would just be for wifi access.

[devilsadvocate]

Originally Posted by MartinObviously

Buy a reliable router that's not provider branded is key

I have a Thomson SpeedTouch and it's epic in comparison to the BT stuff.

Across lan with a cable I maxed out doing file transfers at 99% (99Mb/s) p2p BT router is just too slow at processing, I could barely manage 1/5th of that. and it's only rated at 100

I thought the home hubs were just rebranded thomspons anyway?

Cisco is the way forward if you can afford one of their routers with wireless built in .

Luckily I have a Cisco access point that's plugged into our router at home, works perfectly.

[Saxjoe]

It probably has a recovery partition on the hard drive, you can reformat it using that.

[MartinObviously]

Originally Posted by devilsadvocate

I thought the home hubs were just rebranded thomspons anyway?

Cisco is the way forward if you can afford one of their routers with wireless built in .

Luckily I have a Cisco access point that's plugged into our router at home, works perfectly.

mmm yes cisco.

BT use a variety of manufacturers.

AOL use Thomson

[Ryanoo]

There is nothing illegal about downloading a disc and using your product key.

Google Digital River Windows downloads.

When you re-install ensure you choose the version you're key is for, I.e Win7 home premium 32 bit.

You will also need to look up drivers.

Not sure what this will resolve though, ring BT helpdesk first, the first-line support will be script read shite, might just be worth doing what they even if you've already done it just to make sure. Hopefully they'll put you through to 2nd line and you might start getting somewhere.

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