A backup usb modem

Yes I know usb adsl isnt the best way to do it - but apart from when
tiscali itself isnt working too well it all works fine and does
everything I want it to do .

Got to thinking if my usb modem ever packed up i'd have to mess around
with a dialup modem until I got a new usb modem .

Any recommendations for a good backup usb modem that I could buy now at
reasonable cost ? .

Vhit wrote:
> Yes I know usb adsl isnt the best way to do it - but apart from when
> tiscali itself isnt working too well it all works fine and does
> everything I want it to do .
>
> Got to thinking if my usb modem ever packed up i'd have to mess around
> with a dialup modem until I got a new usb modem .
>
> Any recommendations for a good backup usb modem that I could buy now at
> reasonable cost ? .

I know its terrible to answer the question with an answer you dont want....
Dont get hung up on the usb thing.

This modem will do it all for you, it is usb and also ethernet. The ethernet
option is always superior, once you have set it up it really is simple.

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=90977

this will do you..

Gaz

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> This modem will do it all for you, it is usb and also ethernet. The ethernet
> option is always superior, once you have set it up it really is simple.
>
> http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=90977
>

www.vhit.co.uk/?url=1000464

Thanks dude - that looks fine as it allows for a bit of experimentation
with the option to go back to usb if wanted/needed .

Will buy it at the weekend assuming nobody says anything bad about it .


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> Yes I know usb adsl isnt the best way to do it - but apart from when
> tiscali itself isnt working too well it all works fine and does
> everything I want it to do .
>
> Got to thinking if my usb modem ever packed up i'd have to mess around
> with a dialup modem until I got a new usb modem .
>
> Any recommendations for a good backup usb modem that I could buy now at
> reasonable cost ? .

You could buy a Wanadoo starter pack for £14.99 or Bulldog connection pack
for £19.00 from Woolworths, but I'm unsure if the modems will be locked to
the respective service , is that possible anyone?

Regards,
Tony.

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> > Any recommendations for a good backup usb modem that I could buy now at
> > reasonable cost ? .
>
> You could buy a Wanadoo starter pack for £14.99 or Bulldog connection pack
> for £19.00 from Woolworths, but I'm unsure if the modems will be lockedto
> the respective service , is that possible anyone?
>

Would imagine it is possible if the drivers where written to suit .

But in theory if that was the case - couldnt you just go to the modem
makers website and download the latest drivers rather than using the
drivers on the cd :-)


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Vhit wrote:
> Yes I know usb adsl isnt the best way to do it - but apart from when
> tiscali itself isnt working too well it all works fine and does
> everything I want it to do .
>
> Got to thinking if my usb modem ever packed up i'd have to mess around
> with a dialup modem until I got a new usb modem .
>
> Any recommendations for a good backup usb modem that I could buy now
> at reasonable cost ? .

Have you checked your local FreeCycle group? Heck if I had one I'd be happy
to give it away.

http://www.freecycle.org/display.php...ited%20Kingdom

Tim

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> > Any recommendations for a good backup usb modem that I could buy now
> > at reasonable cost ? .
>
> Have you checked your local FreeCycle group? Heck if I had one I'd be happy
> to give it away.
>
> http://www.freecycle.org/display.php...ited%20Kingdom
>

Had a look - but you cant even see whats on offer without registering
and subscribing .

Could understand not being allowed to post anything without being a
member - but just to have a fecking look! .

Your suggestion was fine and its them that need their baws booted .


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Vhit wrote:
> <uk.telecom.broadband , Tim Downie ,
> (E-Mail Removed)> <(E-Mail Removed)>
> <Thu, 9 Feb 2006 18:08:59 -0000>
>
>>> Any recommendations for a good backup usb modem that I could buy now
>>> at reasonable cost ? .
>>
>> Have you checked your local FreeCycle group? Heck if I had one I'd
>> be happy to give it away.
>>
>> http://www.freecycle.org/display.php...ited%20Kingdom
>>
>
> Had a look - but you cant even see whats on offer without registering
> and subscribing .
>
> Could understand not being allowed to post anything without being a
> member - but just to have a fecking look! .
>
> Your suggestion was fine and its them that need their baws booted .

It's the same with any Yahoo group. It's to prevent spammers gleaning
addresses. Well worth subscribing and joining in. A much better way of
getting rid of unwanted items and you can pick up all sort of stuff free.

Tim