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Title: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 12:38:47 PM
Got the new modem up-and-running on a new line...

Twice as fast as the old setup!  Drool:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2009, 12:45:18 PM
How thrilling  ::)
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 12:46:22 PM
How thrilling  ::)
Oh it is, it is!  ;D
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2009, 12:56:56 PM
BM Logs on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaZlUZVJ8Fc&feature
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 01:03:22 PM
BM Logs on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaZlUZVJ8Fc&feature

Rather like that but faster... and more pornographic...  redface:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2009, 01:21:02 PM
 ::) Pornographic
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2009, 01:22:46 PM
Inevitable  noooo:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 01:23:02 PM
::) Pornographic

What else do you use it for...?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2009, 01:23:54 PM
What else do I use what for?








Tell me later ~ I have to go out now.
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 01:26:52 PM
What else do I use what for?








Tell me later ~ I have to go out now.
Read it when you come back...  ::)

The Intermong...
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 02:41:39 PM
I've just begun a switch  scared2:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 02:46:16 PM
I've just begun a switch  scared2:
scared2:

Who from/to?
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2009, 02:47:30 PM
Going veggie or summat I spect
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 02:47:53 PM
I've just begun a switch  scared2:
scared2:

Who from/to?


Claranet > Be*
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 02:48:00 PM
Going veggie or summat I spect
noooo:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 05:29:56 PM
Wenchy would like BE* 's user forum; it's predominantly magenta  eeek:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 05:32:08 PM
Wenchy would like BE* 's user forum; it's predominantly magenta  eeek:

Up to 8 meg download...  Drool:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 05:34:54 PM
Wenchy would like BE* 's user forum; it's predominantly magenta  eeek:

Up to 8 meg download...  Drool:

I anticipate 5 or 6 max but that'll be lightning compared to currently. Worra you got then, eh?
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 05:35:33 PM
Wenchy would like BE* 's user forum; it's predominantly magenta  eeek:

Up to 8 meg download...  Drool:

I anticipate 5 or 6 max but that'll be lightning compared to currently. Worra you got then, eh?
2 meg...  cloud9:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 05:40:55 PM
I've realised (or perhaps remembered) something with all this current kerfuffle that the reality of download speeds etc is actually determined by distance from the exchange and the state of the wiring. All the flannel about hoooge speeds is worthless until you know the facts on the ground.  surrender:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 05:43:17 PM
I've realised (or perhaps remembered) something with all this current kerfuffle that the reality of download speeds etc is actually determined by distance from the exchange and the state of the wiring. All the flannel about hoooge speeds is worthless until you know the facts on the ground.  surrender:
Absolutely true - hence the 'up to' statement...

I buy 2 meg here and strangely get... well, 2 meg...  rubschin:

Mind you, it is ten squillion Euros per month...  noooo:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 05:48:33 PM
Wanna know the price for this new switch?    Sinister:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 05:50:37 PM
BE Value ?13.50...?  ::)
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 05:52:50 PM
BE Value ?13.50...?  ::)

Half price deal ... ?6.75  cloud9:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 05:53:21 PM
BE Value ?13.50...?  ::)

Half price deal ... ?6.75  cloud9:
evil:

I pay ?45 per month...
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 06:06:00 PM
 shocked003

I was paying too much for too little but it was one of those "I'll get around to switching at some point" things and the time has come. Mind you, the proof of the pudding etc...
I'll see what the switchover's like, performance etc and then comment.

The first thing I read (on their forum) is that their router is a bit iffy so I'll being using my own and their's can stay in the box.
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 06:09:12 PM
shocked003

I was paying too much for too little but it was one of those "I'll get around to switching at some point" things and the time has come. Mind you, the proof of the pudding etc...
I'll see what the switchover's like, performance etc and then comment.

The first thing I read (on their forum) is that their router is a bit iffy so I'll being using my own and their's can stay in the box.
You can see why I ponced drinks off you and Miss D the other Sunday now...  redface:

What router do they provide...? I got a new Thompson TG585 yesterday - 'tis blinding...
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 06:29:07 PM
It's branded as the Be*Box; you could prolly find out more about it than I could. The one I use is a Linksys which is apparently capable of ADSL2+ and has performed sweetly since it was first plugged in.

I enquired about it on their forum about an hour ago and have just had the thumbs up from a 5* user so fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 06:31:47 PM
It's branded as the Be*Box; you could prolly find out more about it than I could. The one I use is a Linksys which is apparently capable of ADSL2+ and has performed sweetly since it was first plugged in.

I enquired about it on their forum about an hour ago and have just had the thumbs up from a 5* user so fingers crossed.

Like this...?  Finger:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 03, 2009, 06:38:36 PM
It's branded as the Be*Box; you could prolly find out more about it than I could. The one I use is a Linksys which is apparently capable of ADSL2+ and has performed sweetly since it was first plugged in.

I enquired about it on their forum about an hour ago and have just had the thumbs up from a 5* user so fingers crossed.

Like this...?  Finger:

 ::)  Noooooo..... Like this happy088

Don't know if you can see this: http://beusergroup.co.uk/technotes/index.php/Routers_Linksys
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2009, 06:40:22 PM
BE Value ?13.50...?  ::)

Half price deal ... ?6.75  cloud9:
evil:

I pay ?45 per month...
point:

Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 06:42:11 PM
BE Value ?13.50...?  ::)

Half price deal ... ?6.75  cloud9:
evil:

I pay ?45 per month...
point:



I know... nightmare...  noooo:

My council tax is ?150 per year too...  whistle:

 point:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Nick on December 03, 2009, 06:50:56 PM
?2500  evil:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 06:53:22 PM
?2500  evil:
Precisely...  point:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 03, 2009, 07:02:58 PM
Shouldn't this be moved to the willy waving thread  whistle:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2009, 07:08:19 PM
Shouldn't this be moved to the willy waving thread  whistle:
A good point well made...  rubschin:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Snoopy on December 03, 2009, 07:25:12 PM
I am with Telecom plus. I pay Line rental ?10 per month, Broadband ?16.95 per month (unlimited). This includes all my UK telephone calls land line to land line. Premium rate numbers and mobiles cost but still less than BT.
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 11, 2009, 05:38:55 PM
Switchover has, at last, been decreed as the Monday before Christmas  ::)
Will it go smoothly?  tunble:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 11, 2009, 06:05:23 PM
It's only Christmas , you won't need your t'internet much !
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 11, 2009, 06:30:11 PM
It it goes well then I'll be happy  cloud9:

If it don't, I won't even be able to  cussing:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 12, 2009, 04:28:09 PM
It it goes well then I'll be happy  cloud9:

If it don't, I won't even be able to  cussing:

Internet Cafe  ;)

Oh no, they'll be closed too....  whistle:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Snoopy on December 12, 2009, 06:14:24 PM
McDonalds are advertising that they will be open  whistle:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 13, 2009, 11:52:39 AM
A McTurkey dinner?
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Snoopy on December 13, 2009, 12:03:53 PM
My boys pointed out the other day that the local McD's has a large sign saying "Try Our New Seasonal Menu".

They speculated on how to fit a turkey in a bun, then Minimus wanted to know if they would do Christmas Pudding filled pop-tarts. ::)
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 13, 2009, 12:18:45 PM
 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 13, 2009, 05:40:26 PM
The all new BE box modem is on its way, allegedly. According to their email I can track it on the DHL site  8).

I shall be tracking something next week that, if and when it arrives, won't be useable until the week after and even then I have no intention of using if I can tweak my existing Linksys. Oh, deepjoy  ::)

The BE box modem is a Thompson in disguise apparently  Shrugs:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Snoopy on December 13, 2009, 07:05:17 PM
You may not be aware of this but the late Alan Clark MP revealed in his diaries that "Family Slang" for a having a sh*t was doing a Thompson. whistle:

I'm sure this is a coincidence
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 13, 2009, 08:17:51 PM
I have a Thompson...  cloud9:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 13, 2009, 09:05:18 PM
I have a Thompson...  cloud9:
Every day I hope
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 14, 2009, 04:26:06 PM
I shall be tracking something next week that, if and when it arrives, won't be useable until the week after and even then I have no intention of using if I can tweak my existing Linksys. Oh, deepjoy  ::)

Quote
Your welcome pack with your BE Box will be shipped on 18/12/09 and will normally arrive between 21/12/09 and 22/12/09. Please ensure that you are able to receive the BE Box between 8am and 6pm (if you are not able to take delivery of your BE Box, the courier will leave a note for you to arrange later delivery)

It's arrived  eeek:. It's arrived four days before it was due to be shipped  eeek:

Some kind of timewarp methinks  rubschin:. Oh, and it's definitely a box of tricks, not a "Thompson", Snoops.
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2009, 04:27:01 PM
What could go wrong...?  scared2:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 14, 2009, 04:33:38 PM
Hopefully nothing ... until next week when big Mr BE* decides to activate the new feed on Monday.... or Tuesday ... or Wednesday...
 scared2:
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Pastis on December 21, 2009, 08:34:23 PM
Migrated... connected... but at somewhat less than the lightning speeds they predicted  ::)

Still, it's better than previous.
Title: Re: Fixed my broadband!
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 21, 2009, 08:43:24 PM
 happy088